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

January 31, 2015

The National Federation for Just Communities:

I selected The National Federation for Just Communities because it known for coalition of like-minded organizations working across America to bring the values of diversity, inclusion, and social justice to our schools, workplaces, and communities. Also the National Federation for Just Communities is designed for the educational gaps between students to decrease this gap. Furthermore this organization design is to enroll young people ages 16-21 who have become involved with the criminal justice system for the first time, and make sure that it is the last time.

Our Mission: The National federation for Just Communities supports its member organizations in the human relations work of building community by advancing inclusion and justice throughout the United States.

Our Vision: The reality of inclusion and justice for all is the practice of every community.

The National Association Education Young of Children (NAEYC):

National Association Education Young of Children (NAEYC): I selected this organization because it is known for its excellence and outstanding services to educators, children, childcare centers, teachers, teacher associations, and any person concern for children. Furthermore the organization is committed to early childhood children to help them reach their foundational years while they are in their early learning years.

Vision Statement:

All young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.

Mission Statement:

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA):

The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) I selected this organization because it is committed to improving the quality of care and education for young children and their families through advocacy and professional development.

Job Opportunities:

The National Federation for Just Communities:

Executive Director

Coordinator

NAEYC:

Creative Service Design Manager

Information Technology Support and Research Specialist

SECA:

Team Manager IT

Senior Accountant

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

January 18, 2015

 Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

• At least three local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you, and explain why you chose them

The Association for the Education of Young Children has three layers: the National Association, the State Association and the Local Association. Membership is fee based and includes benefits at all three levels.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 

 www.naeyc.org                                                                                          

"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)  exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children."

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.

Founded in 1926, NAEYC celebrated its 75th anniversary with over 100,000 members and a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates. NAEYC Affiliate Groups work to improve professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education and to build public support for high quality early childhood programs. Membership is open to all who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of young children.

NAEYC members can receive up-to-date publications that highlight today's topics in early childhood education, brochures, posters, videotapes, books and the Young Children journal. Members will receive access to nationally renowned accreditation through the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs plus access to low-cost insurance plans, childcare information and more

I selected this organization because it is well known and very informative and reliable information that is use global. I believe as an educator I cannot go wrong by using this organization.

2nd organization:

Pre-K Now: Pre-K Now’s mission is to collaborate with advocates and policymakers to lead a movement for high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three- and four-year olds. www.preknow.or

I selected this second organization because it mission to work together with advocation and policymakers to offer all children pre-k children a quality education and shows that preschool children are important and teachers jobs are serious and not babysitters.


3rd organization:
National Head Start Association (NHSA): NHSA is dedicated to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. The Association provides support for the Head Start community by advocating for policies to strengthen Head Start services; providing training and professional development to Head Start staff; and developing and disseminating research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery. www.nhsa.org

I selected this third organization because I work for this agency and believe in the mission they provide for their families and children. It try to offer parents a way to become self-sufficient and become off the system. It help them to owe their on business, go back to school, and offer training how to be the best educator for their own children. Also the teachers are educated with majority of them BA degrees and 50% of them holds a master in education with 30% with specialists, and 10% holds doctorate degrees. I know first hand they have excellent teachers and care much for their children education and provide services that will make them lifelong learners and productive citizens.




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

Head Start center director: It offers leadership roles that allow me to strength the program, advance my workers, treat all people fair, respect, and most of all help the morale of the students, families, and workers. Also help different organizations and leaders to get involve with the students behavior and education. Most of all at the center where I work the teachers need a helping hand with discipline problems and substitute list. 

College or university teacher (full time or adjunct teacher): I want to teach adult students to fulfill their dream and be excellent at this admiration. 



Skills and experience that you would need to competently fulfill each of these roles

To become a Head Start center director only thing I need is a 12th grade education. However it is difficult become a center director for this agency because it is usually a buddy system or you in the click which I am neither. Most people become one through volunteering their service, which I cannot do because I have a lot of work to do. Therefore I just keep praying and believing God for a higher position. Also rather is there an opening position avaliable. Furthermore when I first started working for Head Start I was hired as a teacher associate and seven years later the center director offer me a teacher's positon and maybe this will happen the exact same way.

To become a College teacher I have to hold a master which as March 2015, I will have a master degree. Hopeful this degree will open doors for me.