Building an Economy that Works for Everyone

Recognizing and Rewarding the Importance of the Early Childhood Education Teacher

Our Children’s Teachers

The most essential component for quality early childhood education is the commitment, quality, and continuity of the teacher/caregiver. We know that quality child care and early education are essential for the intellectual and social development of children.

But, instead of receiving recognition and professional standing, child care workers earn poverty-generating wages in undervalued jobs that rob them of the dignity of work.

Wages for child care teachers in Washington state have stagnated below $8 an hour for over a decade. Almost half of the licensed child care centers do not provide medical benefits to their teaching staff. Consequently, turnover among early childhood education teachers exceeds 40%.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More To Read

December 5, 2023

10 Lessons from the 2023 EOI Road Trips

We represent all of Washington State - so we decided to drive around it.

November 27, 2023

We’re hiring: EOI is seeking our next Executive Director!

Apply by January 5th, 2024