2025 BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program 

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The BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program is designed to help increase the number of Black & Pacific Islander early educators in San Francisco. The program aims to improve educational and developmental outcomes for Black and Pacific Islander children and build a strong system of Black and Pacific Islander educators in the ECE field.  

The program consists of two pathways:  
  • High School Pathway: Leads to a Certificate of Completion in ECE coursework 
  • Adult Pathway: Leads to an Assistant Teachers Permit 
Benefits of participation: 
  • Cohort-style learning
  • Earn college credits 
  • Paid tuition 
  • Tutoring and academic support 
  • Build a support system of Black and Pacific Islander colleagues 
  • Connect to jobs at ECE center-based childcare programs in San Francisco 

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To successfully complete this program, you are required to complete mandatory lab hours which will be completed in person at a licensed child care facility. You must complete 3 hours or more each day you are on site to successfully meet the program requirements. 

BIPOC Pre-Apprenticeship participants are strongly encouraged to attend Peer Learning Communities (PLCs) and case management check-ins on a monthly/quarterly basis. The PLCs and check-ins provide students with the opportunity to access additional resources to support their success in the cohort program and their career in early education.  


BIPOC Pre-Apprenticeship students typically take two 3-unit college classes via live Zoom/Hybrid/In-person per semester. Each 3-unit class requires on average 6-9 hours a week for class time, reading, assignments and study time. (Some classes require participants complete lab hours in an ECE setting) 












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Please read the following requirements for the BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program. If you are interested in the program and feel that you can meet the requirements, please sign on the line provided below. 

Applicants for the BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program must commit to the following requirements:  
  • Be at least 16 years old, at the time of application  
  • Complete all required application and program forms  
  • Complete in-person screening and interview process 
  • Attend BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program Orientation  
  • Attend all ECE college coursework classes offered by our partner institution  
  • Attend all college coursework class meetings virtually/hybrid/in person hosted by our partner institution  
  • Attend all peer learning community meetings with the BIPOC ECE Team  
  • Attend all required in person lab hour sessions at designated childcare site with Mentor teacher 
  • Work in the field of Early Care and Education upon completion of the Pipeline program  
  • Work in the city and county of San Francisco  
  • Pass all ECE coursework classes with a “C” or better and complete all required in person lab hours at designated childcare site 
  • Apply for a teaching permit through the California Department of Education, Teaching Credentialing  
  • Meet with BIPOC ECE Team case manager at least once per month 
  • Complete the Pipeline program in 12 consecutive months 
  • Work in the field of Early Care and Education upon completion of the Pipeline program   
  • Work in the city and county of San Francisco   
Participants in the BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program will have the opportunity to:  
  • Develop and deepen skills as leaders in the San Francisco Child Care Community  
  • Obtain in-depth training with experts to support their understanding around child development.  
  • Network and advocate with other Family Child Care Educators/ ECE Educators  
  • Receive stipend if all project components are completed.  
  • Obtain gainful employment in a center-based program or become a licensed Family Childcare Educator (FCCE), managing their own business.  
I have read and understood the requirements of the BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program and hereby certify that the above information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.  

By entering my name below, I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, and I acknowledge I am required to complete mandatory in person lab hours at a designated childcare site during my participation in the program. 


Thank you for submitting your application. If you have questions or would like to inquire about the status of your application, please email blackeceteam@childrenscouncil.org. 
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