Brookline Sprouts utilizes a structured salary scale that ensures equitable compensation based on each employee’s education, training, and years of experience in early childhood education. The scale is designed to recognize professional growth and reward continued learning and credentials within the field.
| Education and Training
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Experience (1250 hours = 1 year)
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Pay Range
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| None
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None
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None (Aide and minimum wage)
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| Some Education / Training (i.e. Associates in unrelated field, CDA, college credits with no degree)
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1-4 years of childcare/ECE
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10-15 per hour (must meet AGS)
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| Completed Degree, Associates or Bachelors (Human Services or ECE Field are weighted)
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5+ years childcare/ECE
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12 - 17 per hours (must meet GS)
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| Completed Post-Secondary Degree (Human Services or ECE Field are weighted)
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5+ years childcare/ECE
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17 per hour and up
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| Qualification
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Raise
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| Completion of CDA
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0.50/hour
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| Moving from Aide to AGS, or AGS to GS
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0.50/hour
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| Obtain ServSafe Manager
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0.50/hour
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| Completion of Other Certifications (such as Director’s Certificate)
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varies depending on the certificate; 0.25-1.00/hour
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| Leadership Roles
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varies depending on role; 0.25-1.00 per hour
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