CDA Apprenticeship

Horizon has a unique opportunity for you! Are you interested in working with children and earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialin 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, 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!

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

Who 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