Apprenticeship Program: Pipeline for Black Early Childhood Educator Career Development

Are you passionate about working with children and families?

Are you looking to advance your career as an early childhood educator?

Children’s Council of San Francisco is seeking African American individuals who are passionate about working with children and families, and who want to grow in Early Childhood Education (ECE) field.

This programming is funded by the Dream Keeper Initiative. www.dreamkeepersf.org

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You can help:

• Increase the number of African American early educators in San Francisco
• Improve outcomes for African American children
• Build a strong support system for African American families, educators and young children

Participant benefits:

• Earn college credits in our accelerated program 
• Build a support system of African American/Black colleagues
• Receive tutoring and academic support
• Start off your career strong!
  • Connect with jobs at ECE center-based child care programs; salary ranging from $45-$55K annually; OR
  • Build your own Family Child Care business potentially earning $99K annually

Participants will:

• Attend all class meetings virtually*
• Work 1-on-1 with a mentor
• Qualify for a teaching permit through the California Department of Teaching and Credentialing
• Work cooperatively as a cohort to accomplish personal goals
• Actively support an improved ECE system that affirms and supports African American children, families and early educators

Course Topics participants will cover:

• Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice
• Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
• Child, Family, and Community
• Child Growth and Development

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More information:
Email: blackeceteam@childrenscouncil.org
Call: 415.276.2700

*Classes will be asynchronous with live zoom instruction.

This program is funded by the San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD).