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Early Childhood Educator - Apprenticeship

Start your career in early childhood education.

Do you want to work with young children and make a real difference? The Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with online classes through 黑料社 — so you can earn while you learn.

You will build real skills in supporting children's physical, social, emotional, language, and creative development, all while helping create safe and welcoming spaces where children are ready to learn.

Program Code: 503071
Home » Academics and Training » Early Childhood Educator
Area of Study: Education

Program Length 

  • 2 years 
  • 4,000 hours on-the-job training 
  • 432 hours paid related instruction 
  • Additional related instruction may be required 

Questions?

Christina Jungwirth
920-498-5704
christina.jungwirth@nwtc.edu

What will I learn?

Your training and instruction will cover/include: 

  • Health and nutrition 
  • Literature and language arts 
  • Creative activities 
  • Communication skills 
  • Supervised experience in licensed childcare centers 

All courses in this apprenticeship program apply toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, which is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.
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