Build Your Early Childhood Career Without the Debt

Early childhood education is so much more than a job. It’s a career ladder. With the right credentials, you can grow from an entry-level role into leadership, a variety of classroom settings, or specialized positions. But too often, talented educators feel stuck because they think advancing means quitting work, taking on debt, or putting their dreams on hold.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

The TEACH Missouri scholarship is designed to help early childhood professionals earn degrees and credentials while they work. It helps cover the cost of education, provides guidance along the way, and gives you a clear path forward all while you continue gaining valuable experience in the classroom.

Think of it as your blueprint for growth. You start where you are, build your education step by step, and move into the roles that fit your goals, whether that’s higher pay, new responsibilities, or a leadership position.

You don’t have to stay stuck.
You don’t have to leave the field you love.
And you don’t have to take on debt to move forward.

Your career in early childhood can grow as far as you want it to and the climb can start today.

Apply for TEACH Missouri and take the next step toward your future.

Visit Teach-Missouri.org.

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