Early Care & Education Pathways
The Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship is a unique earn-and-learn program where participants will earn 12 Early Childhood Education units through College of Marin, complete 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training work experience, and receive support obtaining an Associate Teacher permit.
About the Program
In collaboration with the Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), this 18-month program prepares participants to qualify for an Associate Teacher permit upon completion. Participants are expected to attend college courses, actively engage in the program, and complete all written assignments.
Program Benefits:
- Classes offered in English & Spanish
- Embedded classroom tutoring
- Job placement with local employers (Community Action Marin or North Bay Children’s Center)
- Career Counseling
- Financial and Credit Coaching
- No school fees & free textbooks
- Monthly peer learning cohort meetings to connect with & learn from others in the program
- Step-by-step support from Success Coaches
- Access to other Community Action Marin services and county-wide resources
| Must be 18 years or older |
| Pass DOJ fingerprinting |
| Provide immunization records and negative tuberculosis test |
| Legally able to work in the United States |
| Possess basic computer skills |
| Have an intermediate level of English proficiency |
Interested in learning more?
For additional information, please complete our Service Inquiry Form and note your interest in ECEPTS in the box that asks: “Tell us how we can help you” or send us an email.
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