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

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