To teach is to touch lives. Would you like to be a part of an organization that is mission driven and committed to the growth and success of their employees and their students? At Pathways, we nurture young children and families and we also invest in our teachers and assistant teachers by offering them mentoring, educational coaching, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to expand their careers if they desire to do so. We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Childhood Education Teacher Apprentice who will gain certification and learn in a supportive classroom atmosphere.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and a desire to make positive change in children's lives while gaining credential's in early childhood education. We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in all our programs and at all of our sites. Our core values are- respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity.
20 hours per week program offered in our Gloucester, Salem and Beverly centers.
Deadline to apply for this opportunity is June 30, 2024. Course enrollment begins in August and the program starts in September 2024. When applying please include a cover letter or personal statement that explains what sets you apart from other candidates and why you want to be an Early Childhood Education Teacher.
The interview process will include a panel interview at our Gloucester center. Selection for participation in the program will be announced via acceptance letter.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER APPRENTICE?
Under the supervision of the Education team, this position assists Head Start and Early Head Start classroom teachers with the day-to-day operations. Apprenticeship participants will be active contributors to their classrooms as they work towards developing the skills and certification as an EEC Head Start Preschool Teacher.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER APPRENTICE?
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certification through Northshore Community College
Child Development Associate Credential through Northshore Community College
480+ hours of hands on classroom observation and training
Participation in a learning cohort of like-minded future teachers lead by our professional development team
Free textbook, learning materials and Chromebook
15 hours of mandatory MA Department of Early Education and Care training
Internal growth! We often hire from within!
EOE/AA We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators from communities that are historically underrepresented to apply