Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level
The National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is one of the biggest organizations
that focus on issues concerning children.
NAEYC also is an accrediting body that certifies early childhood
programs. The NAEYC office is located in
Washington, D.C.
Job opportunities: (Senior Director) NAEYC Academy for Early
Childhood Program Accreditation. This
job entails leadership of the NAEYC staff and keeps up to date research on
early childhood standards. This person
will also handle the financial responsibilities of the organization. The person must also possess management and
strong communication skills. A degree in
business management for non-profits is desired or an advanced degree in early
childhood.
Child and Family Services DC:
The Child and
Family Services is a government agency that supports the needs of children and
families through the welfare system.
This organization also manages the Foster Care system and protects
children from suspected abuse. This organization
also provides safe havens for children and families that have been abused.
Job opportunities: Director for Well Being – The director will
ensure the health and well being and support for children and families. The duties also entail overseeing the day to
day operations and establishing short term and long term goals.
Office of Head Start:
Head start was
created as a result of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty Act of 1964
and the organization later was fully established in 1977. This organizations mission is to provide high
quality education to low income children, establish training programs for
parents, and to lift poor families out of poverty.
Job opportunity: Specialist Instructional (Early Childhood
Education), the specialist guides and builds quality early childhood teachers,
support staff, and other school personnel.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree and have 3-5 years of teaching
experience. Supervisory experience is a
must and the candidate must have experience working in a low income program.
Nikki,
ReplyDeleteI am very familiar with NAECY because of my last teaching job with the hospital and becoming even more familiar with Head Start now that I work in that with that organization. Child and Family Services in DC sounds very interesting. Out of all three which job would be your first pick?
Nikki,
ReplyDeleteI am a member of NAEYC, and I attended the conference in Atlanta 2 years ago. I had the best 3 days going from workshop to seminars. There is nothing better than being in a room full of people that love talking about their work with children. i just renewed my membership last week, and I am looking forward to attending more events that they sponsor.