T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® VERMONT
T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) is a comprehensive scholarship program that provides the early childhood workforce access to educational opportunities and is helping establish a well-qualified, fairly compensated and stable workforce for our children. Learn more in this video: T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Video
What does T.E.A.C.H. Pay For?
- Early Childhood Associate Degrees through Community College of Vermont (CCV)
- Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate coursework at CCV
- Pathways to Early Childhood Education Licensure:
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education at Northern Vermont University – Lyndon through the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative
- The VT Agency of Education Peer Review process for Early Childhood Teacher Licensure
- Champlain College’s Reflective Practice Portfolio Development course
Who is Eligible?
Early child care and education providers who:
- Work in a regulated preschool, child care center, or home program for at least 30 hours per week.
- Have worked with children birth to age 5 in current program for at least 3 months.
- Are working toward a Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate, Early Childhood Associates Degree, or an endorsement or teacher licensure at a Vermont college.
- Have the support of your employer (if applicable).
- Demonstrate participation in or progress towards a quality initiative such as STARS, Head Start, or NAEYC/NAFCC accreditation.
Ready to Apply?
Application deadlines are:
| August 1 – Fall Term | December 1 – Spring Term | May 1 – Summer Term |
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications:
- Child Care Apprenticeship Application - available only after Informational Meeting with Vermont Child Care Industry & Careers Council (VCCICC), call (802)985-2700 for more information
- Associate Degree
- Teacher Licensure and Early Childhood Endorsements
Questions?
Contact one of our staff members today!
| Brenda Schramm, Coordinator Phone: (802) 379-7267 brenda.schramm@vaeyc.org |
Chani Krech, Administrative Assistant Phone: (802) 777-2175 chani.krech@vaeyc.org |
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® VERMONT
145 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Suite 2032
Shelburne, VT 05482
FAX: (802) 497-3030
teachearlychildhoodvermont@vaeyc.org
Funding
Funding for T.E.A.C.H. VERMONT comes in part from a variety of sources including:
- Vermont Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant provided by the Child Development Division
- Child care programs who co-sponsor a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship recipient.
Programs That Have Recently Supported T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® VERMONT is a licensed program of Child Care Services Association of North Carolina.
