Level 1
- For recipients who may not be certain that early childhood is their chosen profession so they are seeking education
- A one year educational contract over three consecutive semesters
- 75% of tuition and books each semester (85% for family care providers and child care facility owners)
- Scholarship Level 1 can be maintained for only one year with T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI as it leads to a decision to grow further in the field of early care and education or a National CDA credential
- A recipient can move to Scholarship Level 3 from this point
- Level 1 is most often used to support classes towards National CDA Credentials
T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI provides:
- A one year educational contract over three consecutive semesters
- 75% of tuition and books each semester (85% for family care providers and child care facility owners)
- $300 bonus upon completion of education year and submission of passing grades
- Daily access to a counselor via a toll free number to assist in questions about college, registration & enrollment, creative time management & scheduling, early childhood issues, or to lend a sympathetic ear as a fellow early childhood advocate
Sponsor provides:
- 15% of tuition and books each semester (billed separately by T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI)
- A matching $300 bonus, if the 6 month retention commitment is desired at the sponsoring facility. (Without the matching bonus, the 6 month commitment is to the early childhood field.)
Recipient provides:
- 10% to 15% of tuition and books each semester (billed separately by T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI)
- Pass all classes with a C or better
- 6 month commitment to sponsor/facility (if $300 bonus is matched by sponsor) OR
- 6 month commitment to field of early care and education (if no bonus matched by sponsor)
* There is no limit to the number of recipients in Scholarship Level 1 at any one facility.
** Scholarship Level 1 can be applied to college credit bearing classes for AA/AAS or CDA only.
*** Taking classes towards a CDA through T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI does not guarantee an individual will
earn a CDA. The Council for Professional Recognition in Washington DC awards a CDA credential once
all the specific requirements have been met. The T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI scholarship is a method for
meeting the education requirements for a CDA but does not assure the teacher will attain the credential.
Applications:
L1-T
If you are a teacher, director, assistant or aide in a licensed center or group home and want to apply for a Level 1 Scholarship, click on each link below (all four are required to complete your application).
Scholarship Application for Child Care Providers (2 sheets)
Center Teachers and Directors Statement Of Income
Center Participation Agreement
L1-F
If you are an owner, teacher or assistant in a licensed family child care home and want to apply for a Level 1 Scholarship, click on each link below (all four are required to complete your application).
Scholarship Application for Child Care Providers (2 sheets)
Child Care Provider Monthly Income Worksheet
Center Participation Agreement
L1-OD
If you are an owner/director in a licensed center or group home and want to apply for a Level 1 Scholarship, click on each link below (all four are required to complete your application).
Scholarship Application for Child Care Providers (2 sheets)
Child Care Provider Monthly Income Worksheet
Center Participation Agreement
L1-OT
If you are an owner/teacher in a licensed center or group home and want to apply for a Level 1 Scholarship, click on each link below (all four are required to complete your application).
Scholarship Application for Child Care Providers (2 sheets)
Child Care Provider Monthly Income Worksheet
Center Participation Agreement