CDA Apprenticeship
About The Position
Horizon 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. Attend a CDA training class one day a week, 8 hours a day, and work in the classroom 4 days a week, 8 hours per day. Then you will earn this 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! 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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Commit to completing the CDA Professional Portfolio
- Commit to attending the weekly training class
- Commit to completing 120 paid online training hours
- Commit to completing 480 paid classroom hours
Responsibilities
- Attend a CDA training class one day a week, 8 hours a day
- Work in the classroom 4 days a week, 8 hours per day
- Complete 120 paid online training hours
- Complete 480 paid classroom hours
- Complete the CDA Professional Portfolio
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
