Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Teacher Apprenticeship Program
For those interested in an exciting career working in early childhood education, apply for the Early Childhood Education Teacher Apprenticeship Program with Pathways for Children.
program requirements:
480+ hours of classroom time
2 college courses at North Shore Community College
15 hours of Mandatory MA Dept. of Early Education and Care training
Eligibility requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
18 years or older
Pass a CORI check
Comply with Head Start vaccine policy and mask mandate
Obtain college credits from North Shore Community College.
Receive free textbooks, materials, and Chromebook.
Earn more than $10,000 in Apprentice pay before taxes.
Receive a Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification and a Child Development Associate credential (CDA).
On-the-job coaching from highly-skilled early education mentors.
FAQs
+ What are the age requirements?
- An Early Childhood Education Teacher Apprentice must be 18 years or older.