Kids For Kids Academy Cultivates Future Educators with High School Internships

Kids For Kids Academy, a Miami-based daycare and preschool, provides career opportunities for individuals interested in early childhood education. The institution actively participates in a summer internship program with Miami Dade County Public Schools, offering high school students on-the-job training and potential employment.

This initiative addresses the local need for qualified early childhood educators by cultivating talent directly from the community. Residents interested in a career in this field can find a structured pathway, from internships to long-term employment, right here in Miami.

Kids For Kids Academy served as a pilot site for the Early Childhood Internship Program in November 2021. This program, a collaboration with Career Source and The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, proved successful and is now being replicated in other schools across the area. Successful interns at Kids For Kids Academy have the opportunity for permanent employment, providing a direct route from training to a stable career.

Applicants for positions at Kids For Kids Academy must meet specific professional standards. Candidates need a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrollment in an Early Childhood college track. They must also have started or completed 45 hours of Department of Children and Families (DCF) training. The academy offers competitive wages and a benefits package, including paid time off for nine holidays annually after one year of full-time employment. Paid time off increases with tenure, reaching 21 days after 11 or more years of full-time work.