Early Childhood Education Anchor Program

Overview

A Free Career Pathway for Providence Public Schools Teacher Assistants

Bilingual | Free Tuition | Career Advancement

The Early Childhood Education Anchor is a five-cohort initiative designed to support Early Childhood Education bilingual Teacher Assistants in Providence Public Schools as they take the next step in their careers - at no cost to participants.

Providence Public Schools serve a diverse student population, with approximately 40% of students identified as multilingual learners, many of whom speak Spanish at home. This program is designed to support bilingual Teacher Assistants currently working in Providence schools by offering up to 24 credits toward an Early Childhood Education certificate, placing them on a pathway to continue into the Associate of Arts degree program in Early Childhood Education.

Participants in the Program Receive:

  • Bilingual instruction (English/Spanish)
  • Tutoring and academic mentoring
  • Evening and weekend hybrid classes
  • Technology support
  • Classroom-based field experience
  • Personalized advising and wraparound support
  • An Early Childhood Education certificate
  • Up to 24 credits toward the CCRI Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education

Who Should Apply:

  • Providence Public Schools Teacher Assistants
  • Early childhood classroom staff
  • Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged
  • No prior college experience is required to get started


Are you a Providence Public Schools Early Childhood Teacher Assistant?

Take the next step in your career at no cost to you. Families in Providence need stable early childhood
classrooms. This program helps you become part of the solution and grow your career.


 

What You Get

Free college coursework at CCRI to complete the 24-credit
Early Childhood Education certificate program, putting you
on a pathway to continue to the Associate of Arts degree in
Early Childhood Education, transfer to RIC or URI, and
pursue teacher certification.

  • Bilingual instruction (English/Spanish)
  • Tutoring and academic mentoring
  • Evening and weekend hybrid classes
  • Technology support
  • Classroom-based field experience
  • Personalized advising and wraparound support

Career Pathway:

  • 9–12 Credits: BrightStars eligibility
  • 24-Credit Certificate (CCRI): Higher pay eligibility
  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Transfer to RIC or URI: Teacher Certification

Apply Today

CCRI Early Childhood Education Anchor Program:

[email protected]
401-825-1245

Why This Matters

Providence is facing:

  • Staffing shortages in early childhood classrooms
  • High Teacher Assistant turnover
  • Growing demand for bilingual and special education support

* This program connects training to credentials to real jobs
to higher wages

Why Consider It:

  • Higher earning potential
  • Professional growth
  • Stronger job prospects

Who Should Apply:

  • PPSD Teacher Assistants
  • Early childhood classroom staff
  • Bilingual applicants encouraged
  • No college required to start


Program is in Partnership With the Following:

providence schoolsbrown university

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