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Teacher Education and Compensation Helps

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO provides scholarships to teachers and family child care providers to earn degrees and credentials in Early Childhood Education. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project, in 22 states, is designed to address three of the major issues in the field: education, compensation and turnover. T.E.A.C.H. has four components to the program: scholarship, education, compensation and commitment.

  • Scholarship – Assistance is provided with the cost of tuition, books, and related educational expenses.

  • Education – The T.E.A.C.H. scholar pursues an associate’s degree in ECE or the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

  • Compensation – As a reward for completing the scholarship, a raise or bonus is awarded.

  • Commitment – In appreciation, the T.E.A.C.H. scholar agrees to remain in her position for a year.

The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) administers the scholarship program for Ohio. 

Please note: CDA Scholarships and AAS scholarships for professionals at Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) rated programs are available without a waiting list. However, due to high demand and limited funding, there is currently a waiting list for new AAS scholarships for County Certified Type-B professionals and professionals working at programs not yet rated by SUTQ. To be placed on the waiting list please contact us. We will discuss your eligibility with you and determine if it makes sense for you to submit an application to us. We are continuing to look for new funding to support those scholars we have on the waiting list. Adding your name and information to our waiting list helps us to communicate your need to potential funders. Family Professionals currently on scholarship are not in danger of losing their scholarships.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO currently has a relationship with the following educational institutions:
  • Central Ohio Technical College
  • Cincinnati State Community and Technical College
  • Cleveland State University
  • Columbus State Community College
  • Cuyahoga Community College
  • Edison State Community College
  • Jefferson Community College
  • Kent State University: Salem
  • Kent State University: Tuscarawas
  • Kent State University: Ashtabula
  • Lakeland Community College
  • Lorain County Community College
  • North Central State College
  • Northwest State Community College
  • Ohio University: Athens
  • Ohio University: Lancaster
  • Ohio University: Southern
  • Owens Community College
  • Rhodes State College
  • Rio Grande Community College
  • Sinclair Community College
  • Stark State College
  • Terra Community College
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Washington State Community College
  • Youngstown State University
  • Zane State College
For more information on these schools and their ECE programs please see our OCCRRA Professional Development list of 2 and 4 year programs.

And please see the Ohio Board of Regents website for a listing of all schools in Ohio and complete information about each campus with links to each schools website.

You may be eligible for the CDA Scholarship if:

  • You are a family child care professional (Certified Type B provider) OR
  • You are a program based teacher who is employed in a licensed child care center or Type A Home;
  • You work at least 20 hours per week;
  • You have worked for your employer at least six months;
  • You earn less than $15 per hour;
  • You will commit to staying in your position for a minimum of six months after submission of your Direct Assessment Application

This scholarship pays $300 of the $325 National Council for Professional Recognition application fee (you pay $25) and provides for a $100 bonus upon completion of the credentialing process.

You may be eligible for assistance with an Associate Degree if:

  • You are a program based OR licensed Type A professional whose center has been designated an emerging star OR has been rated one, two, or three stars through the Step Up to Quality initiative; OR
  • You are a Certified Type B family child care professional; OR
  • You are a program based professional working in Franklin county and your center is NOT yet part of Step Up To Quality and has a County Contract OR

  • You are a program based professional working in Hamilton county AND your center has Non-Profit status.

AND

  • You work at least 30 hours per week;

  • You have worked for your employer at least one year;
  • You earn less than -
    • $22 per hour and are a director at a non-profit program in Hamilton County OR
    • $18 per hour and are a teacher at a non-profit program in Hamilton County OR
    • $15 per hour;

  • You will commit to staying at the program for a minimum of one year after completing your scholarship.

 

You may be eligible for assistance with a Bachelors Degree if:

 

  • You are a program based professional working in Hamilton County whose center has been designated an emerging star OR has been rated one, two, or three stars through the Step Up to Quality initiative AND your center has Non-Profit status.

AND

·     You work at least 30 hours per week;

  • You have worked for your employer at least one year;

  • You earn less than -

    • $22 per hour and are a director at a non-profit program in Hamilton County OR

    • $18 per hour and are a teacher at a non-profit program in Hamilton County

  • You will commit to staying at the program for a minimum of one year after completing your scholarship.

For more information about T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Ohio, download these materials
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