The 6-week program is free for participants, and covers the costs of all mandated screenings, workshops, and tests.

 

GYO combines hands-on experience in the classroom with professional development and exam preparation. Our intensive job-placement services help graduates find suitable positions at early childhood providers throughout the city.


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REQUIREMENTS

A love for children

  • This is the most important requirement for participation in GYO. We expect applicants to enjoy being around young children and to preferably have some previous experience working with children.

Based on New York State and New York City regulations, applicants must also:

  • be legally eligible to work in the United States

  • be able to pass an NYC DOH background check

  • be English proficient and able to pass a standardized ELA exam

  • be at least 18 years old

  • be able to provide physical proof of your high school diploma, high school equivalent, or GED (but education level should not exceed an Associate’s Degree)

Questions?

Email GYO@kenchild.org

Upcoming Training Cohorts

Manhattan and the Bronx:
May 6, 2024 to June 14, 2024
July 8, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and we will consider you for our next available training. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot in our training program. All applicants are required to undergo an interview process.

APPLICATIONS ARE SITE SPECIFIC

If you would like to train at our Bronx site (1028 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10460) apply here:

If you would like to train at our Manhattan site (2212 Third Ave, New York, NY 10035) apply here:

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