Child Development

Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program

Program Starts This Fall 2023

Join our exciting new apprenticeship program. Gain an education while working full-time! You'll be signed up for free courses and guaranteed a job in a quality preschool program.

Education & Coursework

Your coursework will be spread over one school year and will include the following courses, for a total of 23 quarter ECE units, this includes the "12 ECE" unit.

• CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children
• CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management
• CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community
• CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development (Early years)
• CHLD 89 Curriculum for Early Care and Education Programs
• CHLD 86B Practicum Student Teaching

Practical Experience

You'll be provided a Preschool Assistant position within a quality preschool program, including

• Full-time work
• Competitive wages with raises
• A mentor teacher to guide

Program Eligibility

Apprentices must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age  
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent  
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, as assessed by Foothill College upon applying 
• Be eligible to work in the U.S.  
• Go through Livescan fingerprinting and pass criminal background checks 
• Pass health screening, TB test, and some required immunizations as required by Title 22 regulations 
• Have some volunteer experience in a preschool (we can help with this) 
• Have no more than one of the listed Child Development classes completed

Become an ECE Apprentice — Apply Today!

The first review of applications will begin July 1, 2023.

ECE Apprenticeship Application

Questions?

For more details and to be added to our mailing list, please contact Nicole at Kerbeynicole@foothill.edu