Early Childhood Teacher Apprentice - No Experience Needed and College Courses are Free!

Let Us Pay for Your College Courses!

Have you always had a passion to be a teacher? Well, this is your opportunity!

We have an AMAZING opportunity for someone looking to become an early childhood teacher. This initiative aims to nurture your professional development into a certified teacher. We will cover the costs for you to become certified and support your growth beyond that of a teacher, guiding you towards becoming a Lead Teacher. Enjoy perks such as cohort peer support, free books, and loaner laptops. This is an opportunity you don't want to pass up. People Incorporated will help support your Professional Development by providing you with a supportive work environment and assigning you a Career Coach while you attain your Certificate, all with no financial obligation. This opportunity is perfect for someone who has always wanted to be a teacher but didn't know where to start.

This position enriches early childhood education and care for children aged newborn to 5 years old in our programs. Our focus is on preparing children for lifelong learning, encompassing their social, emotional, and cognitive needs.

About the Program:

• Teacher Apprentices begin at a pay rate of $18.82.
• Employees must register for the first available course required: Early Childhood Growth and Development class.
• Compensation for some classroom time. (depending on the structure of the program you are enrolled in)
• To fulfill the program requirements, candidates must complete 9 months of hands-on experience (prior experience is considered) and successfully pass the Early Childhood Growth and Development course.
• Upon completion, the employee will be registered in the EEC system and qualify as a certified teacher, with a pay increase to $19.44 per hour.
• A $500 stipend is awarded after completing one year of employment with such certification.
• Additional tuition assistance funds and scholarships are available through our tuition assistance policy for additional education and professional development.
• EEC Pathways offers free college classes to matriculate to an associates if you choose to.
• Paid books and loaner technology are available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nine months of work experience in an early education setting, preferred but not required.
• All candidates must have a qualifying criminal background check.
• Driver’s license preferred, but not required.
• Skill in interacting appropriately with children, clients and colleagues.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

4 weeks accrued paid time off
11 paid holidays annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) savings plan
Wellness Activities and initiatives
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Center on Site
Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
Free Financial Planning/Analysis
Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Professional Developmental:

Tuition Assistance Program
Financial support with monthly student loan payments
Scholarship Opportunities
Paid teacher Certification
Degree Completion Incentive

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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