Early childhood teacher corps

We are a different kind of service opportunity.

Serve our community of little learners.

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 volunteers, 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 volunteers have the opportunity to serve a full-time term of 1700 hours, half-time term of 900 hours or reduced half-time term of 675 hours in an early childhood classroom beginning in the Fall. Volunteers will prepare for careers in early childhood education, receive structured training, mentorship, and support needed for personal and professional growth and success post-service.

member experience

Volunteers serve alongside exemplar lead teachers with opportunities to develop as leaders and gain skills for future employment success. AmeriCorps volunteers 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

  • Member Assistance Program: which includes Mental Health and Work/Life Support Services

  • Segal Education Award(upon successful completion)

  • Paid Training Time, CDA Curriculum, and Supportive Targeted Coaching to earn Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

  • Meaningful experience working with 0-5 year old children

our PROGRAM

Have Questions? Contact the Program Director

Letara Vellos

Email: letara.vellos@forprovidersbyproviders.org

Phone: 504-264-3690

The Early Childhood Teacher Corps , operating under For Providers By Providers, is an AmeriCorps State Sub grantee.