Teacher Apprenticeship
Degree Type
60-credit Apprenticeship
Program Code
50-522-1
Time to Degree
2 years
Start Date
August
How You'll Learn
Hybrid
Gain skills to work as an elementary or middle school paraprofessional. Learn to plan and prepare lessons, create and maintain a safe and effective learning environment, and develop and deliver meaningful learning experiences. Participate in principled teaching, including self-reflection, professional growth and purposeful engagement within the broader school community.
Please note: A physical examination and caregiver background check is required prior to a field placement internship course.
How To Start
- Obtain employment for teacher apprenticeship training; this is the responsibility of the individual seeking an apprenticeship.
- Apply and be admitted into the Foundations of Teacher Education program.
- Register for courses.
Obtain further information about apprenticeship programs by contacting the local apprenticeship representative. Visit the state's Department of Workforce Development website for more.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
Those working as para-educators enjoy working with students and providing support to classroom teachers. If you like being around school-age children and are compassionate to their needs, can take direction from lead teachers and members of the educational team, and are patient, a job as a paraeducator might be for you.
- Teacher, K-9
- Middle School Teacher - Generalist
- Paraeducator
- Special Education Paraprofessional
Career Salaries
$32,900 – $39,900 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
This apprenticeship does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Registered Teacher Apprentices receive eight hours of release time from their workplace to attend class.
- Transfer up to 72 credits to Lakeland University.
- Earn the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree at WCTC before continuing the apprenticeship at Lakeland University.
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More Credit Opportunities
High School Dual Credit
Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.
Credit for Prior Learning
You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.
Transfer Opportunities After WCTC
WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.