Child Development Associate (CDA) Apprenticeship

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.

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! 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 $16.00 and leads with a CDA credential earn as much as $18.00!

Locations:

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

Report to:

CDA Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Why You Should Commit:

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

Commit to the following:

- Completing the CDA Professional Portfolio

- Attend the weekly training class

- Complete 120 online training hours

- Complete 480 classroom hours

Qualifications

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.

Employee Benefits:

- Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week, year-round

- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week

- Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a week

- Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees

- Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)

- Paid professional development for full or part-time positions

- Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week positions

- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hour positions

- Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)