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

Three national/federal organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me:

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership that promotes high-quality early learning experience for young children from birth to the age of 8. The association is made up of 60,000 early childhood professionals that work together to ensure all young children can thrive and learn (NAEYC,2019).  This organization support great efforts to ensure we invest in our youth. I admire every aspect about the NAEYC and I am looking more into joining the organization.

The National Head Start Association serves to commit to giving every child an opportunity to become successful in school as well as later in life (NHSA, 2019). This association is really dear to my heart. I remember some of my best memories and teachers from my time spent in head start. As a senior in high school I received one of the four scholarship from the North Carolina Head Start Association.

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) provides and supports programs, workshops, and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in early health and education, health, elementary and secondary education, child welfare, and parenting (NBCDI, 2019). Through this assignment I was able to locate this institute. Based on the website material, the institute was established over 40 years ago. I really admire this program because not only does it support children, but it focuses on my culture as an African American.

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest me:

NBCDI has a job posting for a college intern. Within this position NBCDI is looking for someone who is talented and driven to intern at their National office. The NBCDI offers an internship experience that provides college students interested in racial equity and education, policy and advocacy, and digital communications with valuable experience in the field of social justice and civil rights at the national level.

          Skills needed for this position consist of being knowledge of legislation key issues that relate to early childhood, education, health and wellness of children and their families.

          Alamance Community College is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education Instructor who will be responsible for providing effective instruction which demonstrates a working knowledge of the early childhood education field and shows evidence of careful planning and adherence to course descriptions, program and course competencies and requirements.

Skills needed for this position would one must be able to demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Also, the perfect candidate must be knowledgeable of NC Division of Child Development Early Education (NC DCDEE) rules & regulations. As well as having experience working with the Environment Rating Scales and different types of childcare programs.

Resources 

NAEYC. (2019). Promoting high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research. Retrieved from National Association for the Education of Young Children: https://www.naeyc.org/

NBCDI. (2019). Who We Are. Retrieved from National Black Child Development Institute: https://www.nbcdi.org/who-we-are

NHSA. (2019). Mission, vision, history. Retrieved from National Head Start Association: https://www.nhsa.org/about-us/mission-vision-history