Education
EDUCATION includes in-demand childcare and early childhood education jobs, with entry-level positions open today. Employers will hire and support your learning while you earn income, putting you on a career path to public education and more.
PATHWAYS: Childcare + Education

About the Education Programs
Our current education career pathway supports getting you started in or growing your career in early childhood development as a pre-k teachers assistant, ESOL teacher, or educator. You can even get your State of Maine Teacher Certification! Early childhood education is a fast growing need for the area workforce, and a quickly growing employment sector. With good benefits, early childhood education is a rewarding career with job security.
Courses beginning in the next three months include Success in a Changing Workplace, Educator Academy, Child Development Associate, and bachelor’s degrees. This career pathway offers opportunities to learn on the job, paid training, and employers who provide financial support for your ongoing education.
UPCOMING ACADEMIC CLASSES
Take 2 | Rolling | Goodwill NNE |
Diploma and HISET Program | Rolling | Lewiston Adult Education Program |
Diploma and HISET Program | Rolling | Auburn Adult Education 333-6661 |
Lewiston Educator Academy | Rolling | Lewiston Adult Education Program |
Early Childhood Education | Rolling:January, May, and August | Central Maine Community College |
Education | Rolling:January, May, and August | Central Maine Community College |
K-8 Elementary Teacher | Rolling:January, May, and August | UMA Lewiston Center |
Secondary Teacher – English, Life Science, Physical Science, Math, and Social Studies | Rolling:January, May, and August | UMA Lewiston Center |
Early Childhood Teacher | Rolling:January, May, and August | UMA Lewiston Center |
Special Education Teacher | Rolling:January, May, and August | UMA Lewiston Center |
Occupational Therapy | Rolling:January, May, and August | USM |
School of Secondary Education: Elementary Education, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Physics Major | Rolling:January, May, and August | USM |
K-12 programs: Arts and Education Concentration, Arts and Language: French and Spanish, Music | Rolling: January, May, and August | USM |
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
College Transitions Program | Rolling | Lewiston Adult Education Program |
CompTia IT Fundamentals | Rolling | Lewiston Adult Education Program |
Child Development Associate | Rolling | Central Maine Community College Professional Development |
Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Certification | Rolling | Central Maine Community College Professional Development |
Getting Started in Family Child Care | December 1st through December 14th | Maine Roads to Quality |
Links to Learning: Curriculum Planning in Out-of-School Time 2019 | January 12th through April 5th | Maine Roads to Quality |
Maine Child Care Leadership Institute I: Building the Foundation for Quality | January 12th through February 14th | Maine Roads to Quality |
Our Education Partners reflect the range of educational options needed to be successful in Early Childhood Education, including Lewiston and Auburn Adult Education, Central Maine Community College, and University of Maine at Augusta. Our employer partners connect you with a professional network of education and childcare providers that can lead to full time employment.
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