A two-year paid training program to become a Certified Early Childhood Teacher
Our Registered Apprenticeship Program combines hands-on classroom experience with formal education, giving you everything you need to become a confident, credentialed, highly qualified early childhood educator.
What You’ll Gain
✔ Full-time paid training
✔ Behavioral Health certification
✔ CDA (Child Development Associate) credential
✔ Mentorship from experienced educators
✔ Leadership development
✔ Opportunity for Co-op ownership after 12 months
✔ Guaranteed placement into a Teacher role upon completion
Year 1 — Apprentice Educator
$14.00/hour
Year 2 — Advanced Apprentice
$16.00/hour
Program Completion — CDA Certified Teacher
$18.00–$20.00/hour
All apprentices receive specialized training in:
This is what makes Acorn one of the most inclusive childcare employers in West Tennessee.
A part-time early start for high school students interested in childcare or education
Our Pre-Apprenticeship Program prepares teens for a future career in early childhood education by offering supervised classroom experience and foundational training.
It’s the perfect pathway for students who want to:
This role is fully supervised and designed for learning, not pressure.
Upon turning 18, Pre-Apprentices receive:
✔ Priority acceptance into the Registered Apprenticeship
✔ Credit for introductory training
✔ Seniority toward advancement
✔ Accelerated pathway through Year 1 content
Now enrolling apprentices and pre-apprentices in West Tennessee communities.
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