Early childhood teacher corps

We are a different kind of service opportunity.

Serve our youngest community in need & gain skills for the future.

our PROGRAM

Who we are

The Early Childhood Teacher Corps (ECTC), an AmeriCorps program operating under For Providers By Providers, mobilizes individuals interested in service opportunities to revive and strengthen early childhood environments for Louisiana’s youngest youth ages 0-5 years.

service opportunity

Individuals serving in the Early Childhood Teacher Corps (ECTC) program as ECTC members, enhance the quality and impact of early childhood programs in Louisiana. The program focuses on improving school readiness outcomes and addressing the need for more prepared early childhood teachers.

ECTC members will serve a full-time term of 1700 hours or a half-time term of 900 hours in an early childhood classroom beginning in Fall 2023. Members will implement language, literacy, and math activities to increase school readiness outcomes and provide classroom support to lead teachers.

member experience

Members will serve alongside exemplary lead teachers with opportunities to develop as leaders and gain skills for future employment success. AmeriCorps members will receive significant training, coaching, and hands-on experience toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The Early Childhood Teacher Corps provides the tools needed to help AmeriCorps members build careers in the early learning profession as Lead Teachers as well as prevent future academic and developmental delays for young children.

member benefits

AmeriCorps members will receive the following benefits:

  • A Living Allowance of $12,600 for half-time members or $23,800 for full-time members

  • Health Benefits (if eligibile)

  • Child Care Allowance (if eligible)

  • Mental Health and Work/Life Support Services

  • Segal Education Award

  • Training/Coaching toward a CDA

  • Meaningful experience working with 0-5 year old children

Have Questions? Contact the Program Director,

Letara Vellos

Email: letara.vellos@forprovidersbyproviders.org

Phone: 504-264-3690

Our Partners

Our 2023 sponsors