Licensed Facilitator Apprenticeship Program

Do you love working with children, practicing mindfulness, and embracing the power of PLAY?
Are you passionate about how mindfulness and play support a child’s development, confidence, and overall well-being?

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The Mindful Play Learning Work-to-Own Apprenticeship Program is a paid facilitator development pathway designed for individuals who desire hands-on experience, mentorship, leadership development, and a pathway toward becoming independent Licensed Mindful Play Learning Facilitators.

This unique opportunity allows apprentices to learn while earning by working alongside Mindful Play Learning through real-world facilitation experiences within schools, childcare centers, libraries, camps, community organizations, after-school programs, and wellness initiatives.

The apprenticeship program was created to help aspiring facilitators build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, develop professional facilitation experience, and grow into independent mindfulness and play-based wellness facilitators within their own communities.

 

Facilitators participating in the Mindful Play Learning Work-to-Own Apprenticeship Program complete the:

Mindful Play Learning Contracted Facilitator Course

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This self-paced online training course prepares apprentices to support and facilitate approved Mindful Play Learning programming while working alongside the Mindful Play Learning organization.

The course provides foundational training in:

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• Mindful Play Learning methodology

• Mindfulness and movement facilitation

• Classroom support strategies

• Sensory play integration

• Program flow and lesson structure

• Facilitation support skills

• Professionalism and communication

• Community engagement

• Outreach and partnership support

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Successful completion of the course prepares apprentices for:
✅ Paid apprenticeship opportunities
✅ Hands-on facilitation experience
✅ Leadership development opportunities
✅ Transition into independent Licensed Facilitator status

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How the Work-to-Own Pathway Works

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Step 1 — Complete the Contracted Facilitator Course

Apprentices begin by completing the Mindful Play Learning Contracted Facilitator Course and earning foundational facilitator training.

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Step 2 — Join the Work-to-Own Apprenticeship Program

Apprentices begin gaining hands-on experience while working alongside Mindful Play Learning.

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Apprentice Facilitator Compensation

$25/hour

Apprentices are compensated for:

• Approved facilitation opportunities

• Classroom support

• Demo classes

• Program participation

• Training support activities

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Step 3 — Transition into Licensed Facilitator Leadership

Apprentices who successfully complete the apprenticeship pathway may qualify to transition into independent Licensed Mindful Play Learning Facilitators (MPL-LF).

Licensed Facilitators may:

• Facilitate approved MPL programming independently

• Partner with schools and organizations

• Offer workshops, classes, camps, and enrichment programs

• Use approved MPL curriculum and branding

• Build programming opportunities within their communities

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Training Completion Stipend

Apprentices who:
✅ successfully complete the Contracted Facilitator Course
AND
✅ actively work within the apprenticeship program for at least 30 days

will receive a:

$250 Training Completion Stipend

This stipend is designed to support and reward commitment, participation, and successful onboarding into the Mindful Play Learning community.

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Apprenticeship Completion License Credit

Apprentices who successfully complete the Work-to-Own Apprenticeship Program and transition into Licensed Facilitator status may also qualify for a:

$250 License Credit

The License Credit recognizes successful completion of the apprenticeship pathway and may be applied toward the facilitator’s The Mindful Play Learning Collective Business-in-a-Box Licensing Ecosystem for Certified Facilitators Program investment.

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Partnership Development Bonus

Apprentices who help secure approved partnerships for Mindful Play Learning may qualify for a:

5% Partnership Development Bonus

Eligible partnerships may include:

• Schools

• Childcare centers

• Libraries

• Camps

• Community organizations

• Wellness initiatives

• Youth-serving programs

Bonuses are distributed after:
✅ signed agreements are completed
AND
✅ first payments are successfully processed

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Business of Mindful Play Learning Training

Apprentices who successfully complete at least 6 months within the apprenticeship program may qualify to participate in:

The Business of Mindful Play Learning Training

This advanced leadership training prepares apprentices for independent Licensed Facilitator opportunities and community leadership.

Includes Training In:

• Building community partnerships

• Outreach and networking

• Program pricing and packaging

• Scheduling and organization

• Professional communication

• Marketing and brand standards

• Site relationship development

• Facilitation leadership

• Business systems and professionalism

• Community engagement strategies

Participation is based on:
✅ Successful completion of at least 6 months within the apprenticeship program
✅ Consistent professionalism and participation
✅ Positive facilitation performance
✅ Alignment with MPL values and standards
✅ Demonstrated leadership potential

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Ideal Candidates

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about mindfulness and PLAY

• Interested in youth wellness and development

• Creative and engaging

• Dependable and professional

• Interested in leadership and entrepreneurship

• Community-minded and self-motivated

 

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Education

• Youth Development

• Yoga

• Wellness

• Mental Health

• Creative Arts

• Recreation

• Community Programming

 

To Apply:

Please submit:

• Resume with relevant experience

• At least one reference (teaching or professional)

• Proof of yoga certification (if applicable – PDF)

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Availability (Required):

Please clearly indicate:

• Weekday availability (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

• Weekend availability (Saturday and/or Sunday, including preferred hours)