A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Completion of the twelfth grade, high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent supplemented by successful completion of a minimum of 12 college level units in early childhood education, child development courses. Provide for the care, safety, health, and nutrition of children by maintaining supervision at all times to ensure a safe environment; collaborate with the teaching team in coordination and implementation of emergency drills; cleaning and sanitizing the classroom/materials, dispensation of authorized medications, provide food service and other activities.