JOBS /ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY: NATIONAL/ FEDERAL LEVEL

 JOBS/ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY: NATIONAL/FEDERAL LEVEL

This week I had the opportunity to explore many organizations established to meet the needs of children and their families. I also gained insight into many jobs opportunities for me as a Master’s graduate.

The first organization the Associate for Early Learning Leaders which is a non-profit organization established in 1984. This organizations serves directors, owners and administrators of early care and education. The Association for Early Learning Leaders enhances program quality through the National Accreditations Commissions standards. It goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of early childcare directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early leaning professional to ensure quality child care programs for young children ( Association for Early Learning Leaders.( Associate for Early Learning Leaders, n. d.)

The second organization the National Children’s Advocacy Center. This organization work to respond to and prevent child abuse and neglect through education, service and leadership. This community of practice includes law enforcement, agencies, and the court to respond in a timely matter to child abuse issue, as well as train others to deal with the issues of child abuse. This program was chosen because it works to prevent child abuse (National Children’s Advocacy Center, n. d.).

The last organization the National Child Care Association this is a national organization whose mission is to help give families the opportunity for their child to have a quality education.  NCCC support policies that are beneficial to children. The member of NCCA are ECE professional and advocates. They may be center based providers, providers of professional development to the ECE community, business owners who provide goods and services, or student and individuals that have an interest in early care and education (National Child Care Association, n. d.).

All three organizations benefits children and families they serve from empowering them with knowledge and understanding to overcome varies life situation, to making sure early childhood professionals are providing quality care for all children. Family and communities are strengthen by the works of these and many other organizations.      

Job Opportunities

  Education Program Administrator I: Early Learning Callenge (ELC) Education Consultant-

The primary purpose of the ELC Education Consultant’s position is to support all aspects of the development, implementation, and state-wide scaling-up of the state’s K-3 Formative Assessment Process including a Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) as funded through the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTT-ELC) and state funding. The ELC Education Consultant is responsible for performing work as assigned by the ELC Lead Education Consultants to support all project components and activities related to the development of the K-3 Formative Assessment Process, resource materials, and delivering professional development, technical assistance, and coaching at the regional and district levels. The ELC Education Consultant participates on and supports the work of  K-3 Formative Assessment Process Assessment Design Team and State Implementation Design Team. The ELC Education Consultant serves on and provides leadership for the Regional Implementation Teams within the SBE Region(s) for which assigned. The ELC Education Consultant provides professional development, technical assistance, and coaching to Regional and District Implementation Teams in both the use of the K-3 Formative Assessment Process and research-based implementation practices. In addition, this position supports the installation of implementation frameworks at the regional and district levels as part of a sustainability design which builds capacity for the statewide scaling-up and sustainability of the K-3 Formative Assessment Process. The ELC Education Consultant supports pilot and usability testing and is responsible for collecting data to inform the practice to policy feedback loop. The ELC Education Consultant serves as the communication link between District and Regional Implementation Teams and the State Implementation Design Team. This position is responsible for supporting all documentation, monitoring, and reporting processes and procedures as assigned. This position must collaborate, coordinate, plan, and work closely with Office of Early Learning consultants, administrators and consultants across the agency, and other external stakeholders as needed to effectively implement the K-3 Formative Assessment Process Project. This position is a grant-funded and time-limited.

Assistant Director- Educational Coordinator Type 04- Seeking a collaborative and determine leader with a passion for enriching the lives of children. The assistance director will assist the Site in the daily operation of the child development program. The Assistant is responsible for identify the child and family educational needs, developing a plan that ensures implementation of the program educational direction and goals. This is a Home Based position which requires up to 75% statewide travel for day trips and overnight stays.

This position services the following counties:  Alleghany, Ashe, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

This position requires thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to early education, particularly programs within the Pre-K – Grade 3 continuum. Extensive knowledge and understanding of early education within the Pre-K – Grade 3 continuum is essential, particularly in the areas of assessment, curricula, standards, learning environments associated with Pre-K – Grade 3 programs. In addition, expertise in various models of professional development and coaching is critical, as is knowledge of policies and regulations of various departments and programs associated with this grade span.

The position must understand organizational systems, the change process, how to implement new programs, and principles associated with implementing projects involving multiple organizations. This position must have the ability to plan and organize. Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential.

The position must have superior project implementation skills and the ability to deliver results under stringent timelines.   The position must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse people. Superior writing and speaking skills are essential. This position must have the ability to prepare clear and concise reports in connection with work, explain systems and procedures to others, and express oneself clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats.

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Minimum Education and Experience

 The minimum requirements for this position are a Master’s degree in school administration, business administration, or public administration and four years of administrative experience, preferably in education, at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management prefers a Master’s degree in education, early childhood, elementary education, special education, child development, or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of experience in public education within the Pre-K – Grade 3 range, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Indeed Job Search, n.d.).

Executive Director
Centers for Exceptional Children 

UNIQUE NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - THE CENTERS FOR                                   EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN A national search is underway to identify and recruit top- notch candidates to compete for this unique leadership opportunity. The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director to lead their strategic development, to promote innovation and operational excellence and to develop relationships and resources that secure the future of the Centers for Exceptional Children. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, The Centers for Exceptional Children (CFEC) is a private, not-for- profit organization that was created in 2010 by the merger of The Special Children’s School (TSCS) and The Children ' s Center (TCC). The CFEC and the Winston- Salem/Forsyth County School (WS/FCS) entered into an operating agreement in 2012. The WS/FCS operates, manages and controls a public school program in spaces leased from CFEC at TSCS and TCC. CFEC contracts with the WS/FCS to administer, operate and manage the Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age Childcare Program. The CFEC owns and operates the Infant/Toddler and Ancillary Programs. The CFEC is focused on leveraging its remarkable assets – human capital, developmental and educational expertise, diverse collaborative relationships, financial resources and reputation – to expand its capability to educate, nurture and support children with special needs to reach their highest potential intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. The CFEC ' s rich history of community service is a tribute to the innovation of its committed professional team, savvy Board of Directors, stable infrastructure of people and facilities, a solid financial base and its productive collaboration with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and the local United Way. As Executive Director, you will be the highly visible primary fundraiser and spokesperson of The Centers for Exceptional Children. As such, you will be responsible for CFEC’s bottom line performance – financial, programmatic, and administrative. Key leadership roles include working with the Board to:  Develop and implement CFEC ' s strategic vision; Lead the development of state-of-the-art programming strategies that position CFEC as a regional leader for achieving community impact; Collaborate with the Principals of the member schools and leadership of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, to facilitate their active participation in achieving CFEC ' s goals; Support the Principals in the planning, coordination and management of the daily operations of the schools. As the highly visible primary spokesperson for CFEC, you will:  Communicate CFEC ' s plans and policies to broad audiences; Develop and nurture productive relationships and resources deemed essential for the attainment of CFEC’s goal and objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Centers for Exceptional Children and to impact educational and support services for children with special needs and their families across the state and region. Well-known as the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem brings together a diverse mosaic of culture, business, technology, community and higher education, healthcare, church, recreation and leisure opportunities. Add engaged citizens, welcoming neighbors and a modest cost of living and you get an unbeatable combination! Our ideal candidate is a visionary who is passionate about serving children with special needs and their families, is driven by both personal and organizational values and who has a successful track record leading organizational change, developing programs and funding relationships and achieving organizational excellence. Demonstrated business acumen and exceptional relationship- building skills are musts. An advanced degree or requisite experience in child development, early childhood education, public administration, public health administration, special education, social work or a related area, as well as progressive management and leadership success are required ( Indeed Job Search, n .d.). To compete for this exciting leadership opportunity as Executive Director of the Centers for Exceptional Children or to request additional information, send your resume, in confidence, to: Ron Morton, Vice President The Meyers Group, Executive Search Consultants Telephone: 301.625.5600, extension 2 Facsimile: 301. 850.7036 Email: rwm@mr-themeyersgroup.com Web: www.mr-themeyersgroup.com JournalCareers.com. Category: Executive Management (CEO, COO, etc), Keywords: Full Time, Location: Winston Salem, NC-27101  References Associate for Early Learning Leaders, Retrieved from www.earlylearningleaders.org Indeed Job Search, Retrieved from www.indeed.com/viewjobs National Child Care Association, Retrieved from www.nationalchildcareassociatio.org National Children’s Advocacy Center, Retrieved from www.nationalchildren’sadvocavycenter.org

Exploring Local and State Organizations and Roles in the Early Childhood Field

Exploring Local and State Organizations and Roles in the Early Childhood Field

While researching local and state agencies and organization that foster the well being of children, families, and those working in the field.

North Carolina Early Childhood Association

 The mission of North Carolina Early Childhood Association is to improve the quality of child care in North Carolina.  We are committed to making high quality child care available to all children in our state. The member includes parents, teachers, childcare center directors, family child care home providers and other child care professional and advocates. The NCECA is a strong voice for quality programs for young children. The association advocates for improvement of working environment for early childhood professionals. NCECA actively works in the development of legislation and statewide policies that affect children, families, teachers and child care programs.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Project-North Carolina

In 1990, Child Care Services Association created the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Project gives scholarships to child care workers to complete course work in early childhood education and to increase their compensation.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children

It is the world’s largest organization working on the behalf of young children. NAEYC promotes high- quality learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research.  This organization gives way for a very large number of early childhood educators around the nation to come together to bring attention to and address the needs of young children and their families. I am a member of this organization. NAEYC gives its members the opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of early childhood profession. You can serve in your state or local community and at the national level.

Job Opportunities

Education Program Administrator I

This position requires thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to early education particularly programs within the Pre-K –Grade 3 continuum. Extensive knowledge and understanding of early education within the Pre-K – 3 continuum is essential, particularly in the areas of assessment, curricula, standards, learning environments associated with Pre-K – Grade 3 programs.

The position must understand organizational system, the change process, how to implement new programs, and principles associated with implementing projects involving multiple organization. This position must have the ability to plan and organize. Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem – solving skills are essential.

The minimum requirements for this position are a Master degree in school administration, business administration, or public administration and four years of administrative experience, preferably in education, at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Instructor, Early Childhood Education

An instructor in this position will demonstrate mastery of subject matter sufficient to conduct college courses in the curriculum; develop teaching materials, activities, projects, assignments and assessments  for each course taught; prepare lesson plans, deliver instruction ( online and face to face),  and supervise students; abide by policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College, the Division, and the Department.

Faculty members will participate in assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation activities for continuous improvement of instructional quality; serve on department, division and college-level committees; seek opportunities for ongoing professional development and devote appropriate time to maintaining proficiency in the various sub-fields of the discipline.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Birth- Kindergarten Education, Child & Family Studies, Early Intervention, Child Development, Special Education or other closely related education degrees. Five years’ experience working in a direct care role with children birth to age 8. At least one year of teaching in a college setting.

I would consider these job in the future because I believe I would be qualified with the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain these jobs.

Reference

Indeed one search, all jobs: Retrieved from www.indeed,com/q-Early-childhood-Education-$60,000-l-North-Carolinajobs.html