Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and Ready Region Blue Ridge Fast Track Program

The Early Educator Fast Track Initiative (FT) is an innovative program that welcomes new talent into the early childhood care and education (ECCE) workforce.

Here are the highlights:

• VECF is working with ECCE programs in the Charlottesville area to recruit new assistant teachers in the next several weeks.
• The wage is $17 per hour, with benefits including at minimum paid training, bonuses, professional development and employee discounts on child care.
• Participants receive four weeks of paid on-line and on-site training, along with a teacher starter kit and laptop to use for ongoing coursework.
• New assistant teachers receive a 6 month retention bonus of $500 and a one year retention bonus of $1,000.
• New assistant teachers benefit from ongoing mentorship, college scholarships in early childhood and coaching on career pathways.
• This is an opportunity for professional and personal fulfillment—nurturing our littlest learners and growing our future!

We welcome you to help us identify strong applicants! The recruitment window for new assistant teachers runs from 7/26/23 through 8/23/23. Attached you will find the recruitment flyer with QR code to the Fast Track Initiative webpage which includes additional details and the Get Started form for candidates. VECF will contact eligible individuals by the next business day to set up a virtual screening interview.