BCC Apprenticeships

Steps to enroll in an Early Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program:

1. Review the information on this page to learn more about the opportunities available

2. Contact an Employer Partner using the information on the sidebar

3. For more information, complete the interest form or contact: Joya Chavarin, Ed.D.
Faculty and Education Coordinator | jchavarin@peralta.edu

Start at the tier that matches your experience and goals. These registered apprenticeships provide an on-ramp to careers supporting children and families.

Early Care & Education Associate Teacher

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (TIER I)

6-12 Units |
200-400 Hours OJT |
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

Early Care & Education Teacher

ECE TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP (TIER II)

60 Units (AA Degree) |
2000 Hours OJT |
Child Development Teacher Permit

Early Care & Education (ECE) Lead Teacher

BA COMPONENT (TIER III)

120 Units (Bachelor's) |

Additional OJT |

Master Teacher & Site Supervisor Permit

Careers

Teachers’ Assistant, Teachers’ Aide in all educational settings
Preschool Teacher
Before, Afterschool, Recreation Teacher
Home Visitor
Residential Advisor
Community outreach worker, and more
Early Childhood Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Career & Technical Education Teacher
Careers working with children, youth, families, and communities

Registered Apprenticeships - Employer Partners ★

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)

OUSD is launching an Early Educator Apprenticeship aimed at ECE-3rd grade staff such as Instructional Assistants, Para Educators, Early Literacy Tutors, and those without an AA degree who aspire to work with children and families. The 2-3 year program awards participants with 48 UC-CSU transferable units and enables them to obtain the Master Teacher permit in Early Childhood Education. This initiative prepares apprentices for various career paths. Upon completion, participants will qualify for full-time teaching roles in preschool classrooms, with ongoing chances for career advancement through additional apprenticeships while pursuing a bachelor's degree.

How to Apply: Email your interest to apprenticeship@ousd.org or fill out the application form directly at tinyurl.com/OUSDapprenticeship.

YMCA

The YMCA’s Early Educator Apprentice Program follows an academic semester schedule at one of our partner colleges. All Early Childhood Education units are subsidized when you are enrolled in the YMCA Early Educator Apprentice Program. https://teachymca.org/the-program/

How to Apply: https://teachymca.org/apply/

Early Educator Apprenticeship Program

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