Childhood Development Fundamentals
A New Cohort Will Start Fall 2026
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.
You're welcome to apply, essentially getting on a waitlist for next year.
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
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
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. , local to Foothill
- 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!We are accepting applications on an on-going basis and will interviewing applicants
over the summer. |
Questions?
For more details please contact Nicole at ECEapprenticeship@fhda.edu.
If you're an early childhood education interested in learning more about partnering with us, please contact Nicole as well.
Contact UsChild Development Department, Apprenticeship OfficeSunnyvale Campus, 211QECEapprenticeship@fhda.edu Nicole Kerbey 408.745.8056 kerbeynicole@foothill.edu |
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