Classroom Aide - Registered Apprenticeship Program bei Central Missouri Community Action

Launch Your Career in Early Childhood Education with Central Missouri Community Action!

Apply for the Classroom Aide Registered Apprenticeship Program (RA)

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children? Ready to kick-start your career in Early Childhood Education? The Classroom Aide Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program at Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn a competitive wage, and build a rewarding career in a field that makes a difference every day.

Program Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: Start at $13.75 per hour from day one
• Hands-on experience: Receive real-world training and build essential workplace skills
• Career growth: Opportunity to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and a Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Support for success: Access full guidance and resources to help you succeed and thrive throughout your apprenticeship

What You'll Need:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a High School or GED program

Apprenticeship Program Requirements:

• On-the-Job Training: Complete 3,000 hours of hands-on classroom experience
• Classroom Instruction: Complete 288 hours of related instruction, which may include formal coursework or specialized training programs
• Credentialing: Opportunity to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a Certificate in Early Childhood Development upon successful completion of the program

About Us: CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers.

Central Missouri Community Action will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older

Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.