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Sarasota County Early Childhood Education Teacher Retention Bonus Program

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

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The purpose of the Teacher Retention and Appreciation Bonus Program is to recognize teachers who provide high quality instruction with special emphasis on those who have dedicated their career to helping young children learn and grow. This is the second round of bonuses awarded in 2022. Tenure levels and bonuses ranges are estimated as follows and subject to change.

Tenure Single Bonus Range (Estimate)
< 1 year $250 - $300
1-5 years $500 - $600
6-20 years $750 - $900
21-30 years $1,000 - $1,200
31+ $1,200 - $1,500

 

This program is funded by Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation and executed by YMCA of Southwest Florida’s Early Childhood Education Initiative. 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 October 7th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].