Early childhood teacher corps
We are a different kind of service opportunity.
Serve our youngest community in need & gain skills for the future.
Upcoming events
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER CORPS HOST SITE ORIENTATION
TUES. SEPT 10TH |
10 AM - 11 AM
OR
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PROVIDERS/OWNERS, DIRECTORS, & ASSIGNED LEAD TEACHER JOIN US FOR YOUR ORIENTATION OF THE PROGRAM: CALENDAR, PROCESSES, PROTOCOLS, AND TOOLS!
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER CORPS MIXER
NEED WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS?
CALLING ALL ECE PROVIDERS & OWNERS OF EARLY CHILDCARE CENTERS IN THE GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA
JOIN US
TUES SEPT 10TH 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
AT RAISING ANGELS LEARNING CENTER 3651 CEDERCREST AVE. BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
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 have the opportunity to serve a full-time term of 1700 hours or a half-time term of 900 hours in an early childhood classroom beginning in Fall 2024. 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 $27,200 for Full Time members
Health Benefits (Full Time Member)
Child Care Allowance (Full Time Member)
Mileage Reimbursement
Transportation Assistance (if eligible)
Member Assistance Program: which includes Mental Health and Work/Life Support Services
Segal Education Award- $3697.50 Half Time Member/$7395 Full Time Member
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
The Early Childhood Teacher Corps , operating under For Providers By Providers, is an AmeriCorps State Sub grantee.