ECE Teacher Apprentice (Entry Level)

Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education with Paid Training & Mentorship!

Love working with young children and looking for an opportunity where you can learn while you earn? A Place to Grow is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Early Childhood Apprentices.

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in the classroom while receiving direct, dedicated guidance from our skilled teaching staff and franchise owner. We invest in your futurecovering 100% of your training costs and supporting you every step of the way.

Why Join Our Apprenticeship Program?

Paid Training: We cover all training expensesno out-of-pocket costs for you.

Built-In Salary Increases: Earn predictable raises as you achieve program milestones and develop your skills.

Hands-On Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced educators who want to see you succeed.

Flexible Learning: Self-paced online coursework designed to accommodate non-traditional learners.

Multiple Career Pathways: Not ready for college? No problem. Our program supports both degree-track and non-college technical credentials to fit your personal goals.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Apply today to grow with us!

Perks & Benefits

Affordable Onsite Housing Option:

Career Growth: Stackable apprenticeships maximize rapid growth potential

Incredible Environment: Daily access to 13 acres of woods, trails, and gardens.

We are proud to be the 2022 NH SBA Woman-Owned Business of the Year and an Environmental Champion Award recipient. We offer an inclusive, environmentally sustainable work environment where dedicated educators can truly thrive.

Multi-Age Teaching & Engagement: Work dynamically across all age groups (infants from 6 weeks through Pre-K), leading and executing hands-on, nature-based activities tailored to mixed age groups.

Daily Care & Support: Provide compassionate, individual care by supporting children through routine daily activities, transitions, and developmental milestones.

Administrative & Leadership Training: Gain real-world experience by assisting with daily business operations, program logistics, and administrative tasks alongside the director and owner.

Community & Curriculum Planning: Help design experiential learning opportunities that utilize our 20-acre grounds and connect with our resident partners at Harmony Homes.

NH State Licensing & Position Requirements:

• Background Check & Fingerprinting: Must pass a full state and federal criminal background check and fingerprinting prior to/upon hire (100% company-paid).
• Health & Safety Training: Complete the mandatory online NH Health & Safety Orientation training (6 hours).
• First Aid & CPR Certification: Hold or obtain valid certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR (100% company-paid).
• Health Screening: Provide a completed NH Child Care Personnel Health Form (physical exam) completed within the last 12 months (100% company paid).
• Education & Age: Minimum 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent. (College coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related fields is highly preferred).

Personal & Professional Qualities:

• Joyful & Play-Based Mindset: Excited to share the joy of learning through play and child-led discovery in a nature-focused setting.
• Adaptability & Collaboration: Comfortable working across mixed age groups (infants through Pre-K) in a close-knit, small center environment.
• Interest in Leadership: Eager to build teaching skills through mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience: Passion for working with young children, some experience is helpful
• Education / Credentials: None needed, we will train
• Intergenerational & Outdoor Focus: Passion for outdoor/nature-based learning or intergenerational programming.
• Leadership Interest: A desire to grow as a professional through stackable apprenticeships.

At A Place to Grow, we believe in taking care of the educators who take care of our children. We offer a supportive, "Families First" culture paired with a robust perks and benefits package designed to invest in your personal and professional well-being:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ~18 paid days off per year, including major holidays and dedicated vacation closures.
• Flexibility: Work schedules designed to promote work-life balance, plus up to 10 days of Unpaid Time Off (UTO) for personal needs or family emergencies.

• Free College Tuition & Professional Development: We allocate ~$700 annually per full-time employee toward ECE college courses, CDA credentials, textbooks, and workshopsplus assistance connecting with NH grants and apprenticeship pathways!
• 100% Employer-Paid Credentials & Onboarding: We cover all costs for your required state background check, pre-employment physical, and First Aid & CPR certification/renewals.
• Clear Advancement Pathways: Structured career development aligned with the NH Early Childhood Professional Development System to help you move from teaching into leadership.

• 24/7 Telemedicine & Mental Health: Free, instant access to board-certified doctors for you and your immediate family via phone/video, plus 10 free mental health visits per year and prescription savings.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Save for your future with a 3% company match.
• Discounted Childcare Tuition: Subsidized childcare rates for your own children while you work.
• Competitive Salary: Fair, experience-based pay with annual performance and salary reviews.

• Free AAA Membership: Drive with peace of mind! Every regular employee receives a fully paid annual AAA membership featuring 24/7 roadside assistance, travel discounts, and more.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursed at federal rates for any work-related travel or field trip driving.