Early educators
Teach, lead, and grow with Durham PreK
A strong preschool program runs on strong teachers. Whether you lead a classroom, run a site, or are just starting out, Durham PreK invests in the early-childhood workforce.
Durham Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeships
Your path to better pay and a free degree.
Earn while you learn: paid classroom experience paired with coursework toward a Birth-to-Kindergarten credential.
Ways in
Four ways to grow with the program
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn. Paid classroom experience paired with coursework toward a Birth-to-Kindergarten credential, your path to better pay and a free degree.
Explore apprenticeships →Become a Durham PreK site
Licensed schools and community providers can join the collaborative and offer publicly funded seats through the provider application.
Start the conversation →Capacity building & coaching
Year-round technical assistance and coaching to meet Durham PreK’s 5-star quality standards and serve children well.
Request support →Resources & newsletter
Curriculum guidance, professional development, and program updates for the early-childhood workforce.
Browse resources →These four paths open the program’s current pages on durhamprek.org. In the live build, each becomes a section of the new site.
Why teach with Durham PreK
- You are part of a county-wide effort. One application, more than 30 sites, a shared 5-star standard of quality.
- Licensed, supported teaching. Lead teachers hold or are working toward a Birth-to-Kindergarten license, with coaching built into the program, not bolted on.
- A real workforce pipeline. Apprenticeships open the door to early-childhood careers in Durham, with better pay and a path to a free degree.