This curriculum guide for training preschool teachers in postsecondary institutions is based on the competency-based program developed by North Carolina's Department of Community Colleges. The curriculum is organized so that the individual can exit either at the completion of four quarters of study with a diploma or at the completion of the total curriculum with an Associate in Applied Science degree. Provided in the guide are a brief explanation of each step in the competency-based curriculum development process; a listing of competencies and criteria measures of job performance for child care directors and child care workers (the child care worker competencies are taken from the Child Development Associate (CDA) program); an analysis of job-related tasks; course descriptions; information on program implementation; and the career opportunity survey instrument and task survey instrument used in developing the curriculum. Also included is an overview of preschool centers and preschool education in North Carolina. (Author/JA)