Application Form for Black & BIPOC ECE Workforce Development Programs

The Black & BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program recognizes the impact of having culturally affirming learning spaces from preschool to college. Representation in the classroom matters! This program aims to support and improve the quality, care, and education for our youngest learners by increasing the numbers of Black and Pacific Islander early educators in San Francisco 

The program consists of two pathways:   
  • Transitional Age Youth Pathway: Leads to an Assistant Teachers Permit 
  • 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 coaches, mentors and colleagues  
  • Affinity Groups 
  • Connect to jobs at ECE center-based child care programs in San Francisco 

Please tell us about yourself.












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Please rank the following reasons for your interest in participating in the Black & BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship, from most important (1) to least important (6):

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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. 

All Black & BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship participants are strongly encouraged to attend Peer Learning Communities (PLCs), 1:1 check-ins and affinity groups on a monthly/quarterly basis. The PLCs, check-ins and affinity groups provide students with the opportunity to access additional resources to support their success in the cohort program and their career in early education.  


Black & BIPOC Pre-Apprenticeship students typically take one to 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). Strong time management, study habits, communication and personal leaderships skills are the keys to being a successful pre-apprenticeship student. 












Expectations/Requirements  

Please read the following requirements for the Black & 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 Black & BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program must commit to the following requirements:   
  • Be at least 18 years old, at the time of application   
  • Complete all required application and program forms   
  • Complete in-person screening and interview process  
  • Attend Black & BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program Orientations  
  • 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 Black & BIPOC ECE Team   
  • Attend all required in person lab hour sessions at designated child care site with Mentor teacher  
  • 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 your Black & BIPOC ECE Team coordinator or success coach at least once per month  
  • Work in the field of Early Care and Education upon completion of the pre-apprenticeship program in the city and county of San Francisco    
Participants in the Black & 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 Child Care Educator (FCCE), managing their own business.   
I have read and understood the requirements of the Black & 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.