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

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/