--- title: Advance Your Career in Early Childhood description: Advance your early childhood education career with TEACH Missouri Scholarships, offering financial support for tuition and books while you continue working in child care. 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Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to earn a college degree, TEACH Missouri supports child care educators as they advance along the early childhood career pathway while continuing to work in the field they love. With a TEACH Missouri Scholarship, you can earn college credit, credentials, or a degree in early childhood education while remaining employed in a child care program. This means you gain valuable classroom experience while building the education and skills needed for long-term career growth. For those who choose, this pathway can even lead to a bachelor’s degree and the certification needed to teach in Missouri public schools. All without student debt. Best of all, TEACH Missouri makes this opportunity affordable and achievable. Scholarships cover the majority of tuition and books, with added bonuses for completing your contract and staying at your child care program. With guidance from dedicated Scholarship Counselors, you’re supported every step of the way, from application to graduation. Your experience matters. Your career matters. Investing in yourself today can open doors to new opportunities tomorrow without the burden of student loan debt. Ready to take the next step? Visit [teach-missouri.org](http://teach-missouri.org) to learn more about TEACH Missouri Scholarships and apply today. --- Explore our other Child Care Aware® of Missouri resources: [FREE Clock Hour Training](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/free-clock-hour-training) [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) [Child Care Health and Wellness](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/child-care-nutrition-and-physical-activity) [Family Child Care Network](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/family-child-care-network) [Leadership Development Opportunities](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/leadership-development-opportunities) [Missouri Office of Childhood Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/missouri-office-of-childhood-updates) [Show Me Child Care Resources](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/show-me-child-care-resources) [Support Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/support-child-care-aware) [Community Data](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/community-data) [Join Our Team](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/join-our-team) [Resources to Build Your Business ](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/resources-to-build-your-business)     #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram