Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

The three organizations I have chosen Education of Young Childhood, National Head Start Association, and Florida Early Learning Coalition because of each one of these organization mission statement for the safety and well-being of children and uplifting the families.

The National Education for Young Children is one of the largest organizations that provide high-quality care working on the behalf of all young children that relates to education, development, and resources. NAEYC provides a wide rang of resources available to parents, teachers, and children (http://www.naeyc.org/).

Job Opportunities: No jobs at this time but criteria for majority of the jobs.

·         B. A in early childhood education

·         2 years experience

·         Poses good communication skills

·         Knowledge of NAEYC’s accreditation system is a plus.

Second, national organization I chose to look at National Head Start Association (NHSA0. NHSA’s mission statement is to inspire and support Head Start organization as a leader in early childhood development and education. National Head Start Association plays a vital role in educating children and helping families to become self-sufficient by providing children with high-quality care from infant to five years of age. The organization is committed to partnering and collaborating with families and the community living socioeconomic areas. The National Head Start Association offers resources to parents, teachers, and advocates for Head Start (http://www.nhsa.org/).

Job Opportunities: A couple of jobs offered, Data Analyst, Technology Association, and

Policy, Data and Research Fellowship none of these jobs that I am interested in. except the

 Director of Head Start

·         B. A. in Early Childhood Education

·         40 hours, CDA, and Directors Credentials

·         First Aide/CPR

·         Knowledge about Head Start Association

·         Minimum of 2 years experience as an director of early childhood setting

Last of all, State of Florida Early Learning Coalition

Working for the state of Pensacola Florida, as a childcare provider coach working hand-in hand with childcare provider, teachers, and childcare center to coach the staff on skills and techniques to improve or enhance their Center each state call it something different and now childcare facilities are being graded and held to a standard like high quality programs like Head start, and La Petite Academy making it a way for the state and parents to hold their providers accountable (http://www.elcescambia.org/Employment.aspx)

 

Skills or Education:

·         B.A. in Early Childhood Education

·         Great Communication Skills (Public Speaking)

·         Computer Skills (Windows Eight)

·         Understanding of Childcare regulations and challenges providers face.

 

I would also like to teach at a Community College/University:

I would truly like to work at a smaller community college or university.  Working as an instructor in an early childhood program I would need:

 

·         M. A in Early Childhood Education

·         Computer skills,

·         Public speaking and interaction skills.

·         Familiar with Florida Rules and Regulation

·         Experience teaching at least 1 year

 

Reference:

Early Learning Coalition

http://www.elcescambia.org/Employment.aspx

National Education for Young Children

http://www.naeyc.org/

 

 National Head Start Association

http://www.nhsa.org/