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

The four national/federal organizations or communities of practice that I took interest in for this assignment are found below:

  

      1.  Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI).

I choose this association because it promotes as well as supports the global community in achieving the optimal quality of education and development of children, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of those committed to children’s needs in a dynamic world.

No job opportunities offered

Training opportunities – sharing expertise

2.  National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

I chose this association because the NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research (www.naeyc.org).   The ultimate goal is to reach full potential of every child.  All children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.

Job opportunities:  Consultant Early Childhood

Skills/experiences – Social & Human Science

3.  Zero to three is a national non-profit organization that provides parents, professionals, and policy makers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.  Their mission is to ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life (zerotothree.org).

Job opportunities – Resource Development Director

Qualifications: 

Bachelor, Master’s, or Doctoral degree preferred. 6 years of experience in Early Childhood Education minimum; Public policy or community development;

Experience in Head Start and/or Child Care a plus;

Experience in project development

                Salary:  Open, Full-time.

4.  Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Education (KAECE)

Mission:  To serve and support the early care and education community to improve the lives of children and their families (www.kaece.org).

Job opportunities -  Assistant Director, Louisville, Kentucky

                Provider of private Childhood Education

                Child Enrichment Coordinator