Communities of practice groups work to achieve a collective vision. My chosen
communities of practice collaboration will strive for all young children to
thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full
potential.
(NAEYC, 2015).
1. NAEYC: The
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a
professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early
learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early
childhood practice, policy, and research (NAEYC, 2015).
a.
Job Opportunity: National
Early Childhood Coordinator:
As a member of the Sciencenter education team, the coordination will nationally
be collaborative while working in museums with Head Start teachers. The
coordinator is also responsible for developing and delivering professional
development for preschool teachers and programs for preschool audiences. In addition,
the coordinator is to also deliver field trip and afterschool programs and
assist with summer camp as needed
(NAEYC,
2015).
b. Experience
Needed: Coordinator
is required to work 40 hours a week, have excellent communication skills as well as a passion for connecting
children with science, and for working with and serving a wide variety of
people and also hold a 4 year degree (NAEYC, 2015).
c.
Reason: NAEYC programs are commitment to providing a
high quality program for young children and their families (NAEYC,
2015).
They have an obligation of ensuring that all curriculum is developmentally appropriate
and views health and safety of children and staff as a priority.
2. ACEI: The Association for Childhood Education International
(ACEI) is a 501 c 3 charitable organization dedicated to promoting the optimal
education and development of children in a changing world through various
programs and projects that align with ACEI's mission (ACEI, 2015).
a.
Job Opportunity: Director of
Development is responsible for developing and executing
fundraisers, develop and maintain relationships with other resources and donors,
and overseeing the organizations special events.
b.
Experience Needed: Bachelor's or master's degree and at least 3 years of
development experience. Should be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing, and proficiently use a personal computer;
c.
Reason: This program has a vision of making
quality education accessible to every child in every nation in order to prepare
them to become responsible and engaged citizens (ACEI, 2015).
3. Child Care Aware of America: Child Care Aware© is the nation's most
respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of
Child Care Aware® of America, Child Care Aware® helps families learn more about
the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their
communities. Child Care Aware® also provides child care providers with access
to resources for their child care programs (Child
Care Aware of America, 2015).
a.
Job Opportunity: Executive
Director is responsible for managing, developing, and implementing strategic
plans for the organization.
b.
Experience Needed: MBA, and at least 5 years of management experience.
c.
Reason: I chose this program because they believe
that they are the nation’s leading voice for child care that helps to ensure that
families in the United States have access to high-quality programs. The
organization also leads projects that increase the quality and availability of
child care, undertake research, and advocate child care policies that positively
impacts lives of children and families (Child Care Aware of America, 2015).
References
ACEI. (2015). Association for children education. Retrieved from https://acei.org/
Child Care Aware of America. (2015).Retrieved
from http://childcareawareusa.org/
NAEYC. (2015). Promoting excellence in early childhood education. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/
