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What is the T.E.A.C.H. Early
Childhood® ARIZONA Program
Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® is a comprehensive scholarship program that
links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early childhood care and education experiences
for young children and their families. There are four (4) components to the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® ARIZONA Program:
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Educational scholarships |
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Formal education |
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Compensation |
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Commitment |
Who is eligible for a T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood® ARIZONA Program scholarship?
Child care center teachers, directors, and family child care home providers may be eligible for a scholarship if they:
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Are at least 18 years of age |
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Have a high school diploma or GED |
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Are Employed in the state of Arizona |
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Work in a licensed child care center or certified family child care home |
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- The initial roll-out of scholarships are available only for centers and homes participating in Quality First! |
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- With additional funding provided by Regional Partnership Councils, it is expected that scholarships will be available for some centers and homes not particiating in Quality First! |
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Work a minimum of 30 hours a week directly with young children, ages birth-5 or work
as a director of a center that serves children, ages birth-5 (Associates Degree Scholarship); work a minimum
of 20 hours a week directly with young children, ages birth-5 (CDA Assessment Scholarship) |
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Have the sponsorship of the child care center or family child care home which employs them |
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Earn $15.00 or less per hour |
In Arizona, the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) is the administrative home and licensee for the T.E.A.C.H.
Early Childhood® ARIZONA Program. Child Care Services Association (CCSA), North Carolina, has agreements to license the T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood®
Project in approximately 22 states.
Scholarships are offered in 9-15 college credit formats and applications are accepted year round. To obtain an application, get more information, or if you have questions,
contact the T.E.A.C.H. ARIZONA Program at the Association for Supportive Child Care.
Click here to view/download the T.E.A.C.H. ARIZONA brochure.
Click here to view/download the T.E.A.C.H. ARIZONA "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ).
Download T.E.A.C.H. ARIZONA applications below.
Applications in English:
1) Early Childhood Associates Degree for Center Directors (Non-Owner)
2) Early Childhood Associates Degree for DES Certified Family Child Care Providers
3) Early Childhood Associates Degree for Center and DHS Certified Group Home Owner/Director (this application is intended for Directors who also own their center)
4) Early Childhood Associates Degree for Child Care Center Teachers/DHS Group Home Providers
5) Child Development Associate (CDA)
Applications in Spanish:
1) La Niñez temprana se Asocia Grado para Directores Centrales
(No-Propietario)
2) La Niñez temprana se Asocia Grado para proveedores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar Certificados con DES
3) La Niñez temprana se Asocia Grado para el Centro y DHS Certificó a Propietario/Director de Grupo (esta aplicación es pensada para Directores que también posee su centro)
4) La Niñez temprana se Asocia Grado para la Guardería el Grupo Central de Maestros/DHS en casa Proveedores
5) El Socio del Desarrollo del niño (CDA)
Program Coordinator
Dawn Henry
480-829-0500 x 1145 (Maricopa County)
800-535-4599 x 1145 (Toll Free)
Fax: 480-289-9283
mail: dhenry@asccaz.org
Assistant Coordinator
Melody Johnson
480-829-0500 x 1148 (Maricopa County)
800-535-4599 x 1148 (Toll Free)
Fax: 480-829-9283
Email: mjohnson@asccaz.org
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Association for Supportive Child Care
3910 S. Rural Rd., Suite E • Tempe, AZ 85282
480-829-0500 • 1-800-535-4599 (Toll Free)
480-820-7288 (Main fax)
Click here for email addresses
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