Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community

Parents as Teachers

http://www.parentsasteachers.org/

Parents as Teachers allow the assistance of professionals and educators to work with parents on educating their children at home.

Professional Association for Childhood Education

http://www.pacenet.org/Index.aspx

The Professional Association for Childhood Education represents early education and the development of quality early care programs. They promote licensed early childcare and education programs, acceptable quality measures, and promotes the retention of qualified staff.

Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators

http://www.njcite.org/

The Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators promotes quality and infant care as well. They promote collaboration and professional development.

 

These are job opportunities that interest me:

Interdisciplinary Early Childcare Education Adjunct Faculty (Online)

This job requires eighteen graduate hours in the teaching discipline and a Master’s degree. This individual will also have to complete training provided by the institution.

Director of Program at Read Alliance

A minimum of ten years of professional experience required, including experience as both a teacher and a staff manager. Deep commitment and passion for improving early childhood literacy and educational outcomes for children more broadly.  Experience managing and developing high performing teams.

Parent Educator

A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Family Studies and etc. A one year certificate in ECE also.

 

Exploring Roles in the ECE Comunity: Local and State Levels

CoP’s

MS Early Childhood Association

This organization is for early educators of children from birth through third grade. This organization shares the same passion I do for early education. This organization is about achieving high quality learning environments for children. They are fighting for funding streams for early care programs so that families with low-income can have a quality education also. This is what I believe in and I fully support this organization.

The Southern Early Childhood Association

This organization is committed to improving the quality of education and care for families. They share ideas on local, state, and regional levels. I am a southerner who believes in equal and quality education for all students. This organization stands out because of the work they have done for almost 70 years.

Child Care Technical Assistance

This is an organization that has launched a website that lets educators, families, and communities come together to collaborate share their passions in early childhood education. This organization makes available lots of data and information on early care and quality education. It is basically there to assist. Technology is up and rising and there is always room for growth in education.

Job Opportunities that interest me:

Education Coordinator I

As an education coordinator, you will guide staff in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Partner with parents to support and share educational needs, and impact the lives of children and their families every day.

Requirements

·         Bachelors’ degree or higher preferred

·         Ability to leas staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

·         Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements.

Child Development Program Technician

As a child development program technician, you will lead program assistants. Orient new employees to their duties and monitors employees.

Requirements

·         A combination of specialized experience and education.

·         Knowledge of training in Early Childhood education.

·         Knowledge of child development center regulations, procedure, and processes.

·         Ability to communicate effectively orally, using courtesy and tact.

·         Ability to lead employees in the accomplishments of work assignments.

Child Development Teacher Floater

As a child development teacher floater, you will have to transition between different classrooms and settings in and educational environment.

Requirements

·         Experience working with young children in a setting

·         AA or BA in Child Development or similar.

·         Must have at least 12 ECE units

·         Ability to be flexible, and transition smoothly between various classrooms.

·         Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.