Early Childhood Educators Retention Bonus Program

We appreciate your hard work and thank you for your continued commitment to quality!

Early Childhood Educators Retention Bonus Program Early Childhood Educators Retention Bonus Program

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The purpose of the Educators Retention and Appreciation Bonus Program is to recognize teachers and directors who provide high quality instruction with special emphasis on those who have dedicated their career to helping young children learn and grow.

Tenure levels and bonuses ranges are estimated as follows and subject to change.

TenureSingle Bonus Range (Estimate)
< 1 year$300 - $400
1-5 years$450 - $700
6-20 years$750 - $950
21-30 years$1,000 - $1,300
31+$1,400 - $1,600

 

This program is funded by Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation and executed by YMCA of Southwest Florida’s Early Learning Director's Collaborative. We are appreciative of our partnership and we hope this program is of benefit to you both professionally and personally!

Applications will only be accepted if completed and submitted by September 27, 2024.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at retentionchecks@ymcaswfl.org.