High-quality early childhood education can prevent academic achievement gaps from forming. Lack of access, though, leaves children unprepared for kindergarten and less likely to graduate from high school.
Yet there is a shortage of qualified early childhood educators. Los Angeles County has a shortage of available space in early childhood education programs, especially in low-income communities.
Ready2Teach is an ambitious effort to increase the number of qualified infant/toddler teachers across Los Angeles County. At the end of this one-year, earn-and-learn teacher accelerator program, participants will obtain a California Child Development Associate Teacher permit and enter the workforce. LAEP supports participants through:
This initiative is made possible by generous lead funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Whether you’re looking for your first job or want to change careers, Ready2Teach offers the training, support, and experience you need.
LAEP will build a network of partner sites to host and mentor Ready2Teach interns. In return, we will help hosting facilities build capacity to sustain and grow their business.
Could your licensed childcare facility benefit from Ready2Teach? LAEP is recruiting childcare facility partner sites.
LAEP can come alongside your community, as thought partners and collaborators, empowering you to drive transformation and liberation.