CDA Apprenticeship

Location
North Olmsted
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$12 – $12

About this role

Job DetailsJob Location: Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070Salary Range: $12.50 - $12.50 HourlyHorizon has a unique opportunity for you! Are you interested in working with children and earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in as little as 6 months? We are able to help you achieve this.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cuyahoga and Lorain County. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.

Description

Attend a CDA training class one day a week, and work in the classroom 4 days a week. Then you will earn your credential while being paid for a total of 120 online training hours and 480 paid classroom hours at $12.50 per hour. Centers operate from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekends are for you!

This position will quickly enhance your opportunity for advancement into higher classroom roles that come with a significant pay increase! Assistants holding a CDA credential earn $15.50, and leads with a CDA credential earn $17.50!

Locations

Cleveland, Lakewood, Berea, North Olmsted, Lorain and Elyria

Report to

CDA Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Benefits

Earn while you learn model

No-cost online training

Books and resources to complete all classes

On-site coaching and mentoring

Free laptop and technology support

CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition

Minimal cost childcare

QualificationsWho Can Apply

If you are 16 years old with a high school diploma or GED
If you do not have your high school diploma yet but want to find out more, complete the application, and we can discuss other opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.

Commit to the following

Completing the CDA Professional Portfolio

Attend the weekly training class
Complete 120 online training hours (paid for high school graduates only)
Complete 480 paid classroom hours

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Top Benefits

  • No-cost online training
  • Books and resources
  • On-site coaching and mentoring
  • Free laptop and technology support
  • CDA credential
  • Minimal cost childcare