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.

• Work closely with assigned teaching team to observe children in the classroom setting
• Complete coursework and assignments in an on-time fashion communicating with your supervisor on a regular basis and seeking support if needed
• Attend all NSCC classes via Zoom signing into your learning Dashboard and regularly check your Pathways e-mail
• Maintain Chrome book in working order 
• Attend required meetings and participate in training opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth. Course work includes Child Growth and Development and Introduction to CDA.
• Complete 480 + hours of classroom time under supervision of certified teaching staff and complete EEC observation to obtain credential

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER APPRENTICE?

• 18 Years of age or older
• Highs School Diploma or GED
• Provide completed physical obtained within the last 12 months and provide proof of MMR and COVID Vaccine
• Pass CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint clearance
• Signed Career Development Plan to successfully complete the 9-month coursework and 480 hours of classroom observation

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