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

The National Association of Bilingual Education http://www.nabe.org/ 

The National Association for Bilingual Education is an
 organization that represents both the English language
 learners and the Bilingual Educational Professionals.  

 

NABA  has an amazing Career Center where anyone from an applicant  to an employer can find a job.  I searched and found one that I found very interesting it is a position for an  Adjunct Associate in English as a Second Language :Columbia University American Language Program. I do not at the moment present all the qualification that this position entail, but I do want to continue being an educator especially at a higher level. That is a goal I am hoping to reach.

The NAECS-SDE was founded in 1972 by early childhood specialists who wanted to make sure that the voices of children and their families were heard.  This organization makes sure that state leaders listen and understand the necessity of programs through research and committees. To be a part of this organization one can be a member and communicate with other members online, by phone and convene once a month. I found this group interesting because what a wonderful way to learn what other states are doing for early childhood and their families.



Founded in 1969 the Inner City Fund  and primary focus was to  finance inner-city businesses. Later their vision spread to and provide services that can protect and improve the quality of life. ICF International work with policymakers to help implement program from early childhood to 12th grade.
  A position that sounds so promising that I saw posted was for a Head Start Early Childhood Education Manager. Basically an ECE Manager provides  mentoring and coaching to the other ECE specialists. As I read through the description, I found myself getting excited realizing that the qualifications that I have thus far I can contribute to this organization if they would consider me.

Community of Practice Organizations in New Jersey

New Jersey Association Education of Young Children: http://njaeyc.org/

 I found a new form of respect for early childhood education while our school was in the process of NAEYC accreditation. As we all read and reviewed the criteria and got our classrooms ready, I realized the importance of early childhood education and how much children's academic success comes from having this foundation. Once we received our accreditation I did find myself wanting to continue this personal crusade to educate myself on early childhood development. I had the opportunity to go to at least 3 NJEAYC Conferences in Atlantic City. I met many incredible people and learned so much from the workshops. It is through NAEYC that I came to learn about Walden University.  Currently NJAEYC is holding nominations for their Board. If I had the opportunity to be able to participate in the board I would like to start small. Being secretary will let me apply all experience I have in early childhood.  I am a person who likes to take baby steps and slowly work my way up to the top.

 

Childcare Connection http://www.childcareconnection-nj.org/

Childcare Connection is a childcare referral agency that began in 1986.  They provide an array of programs to improve the quality of child care at the local level.

 Childcare Connection has currently posted a position of Early Childhood Trainer.  The job requires someone with early childcare experience that will be responsible for creating presentations about early childhood care and education. This position is basically a position that Walden University has been preparing me for.  I have been teaching early childhood for 10 years now and everything that I have learned in my classes I can apply all that I have learned into practice, especially strategies and techniques when working with adult learners.

 Advocates for Children of New Jersey http://www.acnj.org/

Advocates for Children of New Jersey is an independently run agency whose primary focus is to  be the voice of children by means of educating and engaging state leaders the public  through a  variety of communicating methods which consist of research and studies.

 The New Jersey Kids Count project is a program I am most interested in participating in. Not only is the data on a nationwide scale, but it is an opportunity to learn and work with others on the importance of investing in our children.  Being born, raised, educated and employed in an urban district, the experiences I have with children and families who need the support that will help them find the resources they need is what I feel I can contribute if I had the opportunity to work with the staff at ACNJ.

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