Child Development

Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program

A New Cohort Will Start Fall 2025

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.

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!

 

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis and will interviewing applicants over the summer.

ECE Apprenticeship Application

Questions?

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

 

If you're an early childhood education interested in learning more about partnering with us, please contact Nicole as well.