Blog 2: Jobs/Roles in
the ECE Community: National/Federal Level
Extensive knowledge of campaigns and
government relations at state and federal levels. Demonstrated effectiveness in
developing and implementing legislative and political programs. Demonstrated
excellence in developing strategic campaigns that incorporate member
engagement, data collection and analysis, opposition research, message
research, and public communication. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal
skills to work effectively with staff, affiliates, and leaders. Successful
project management experience. High level of creativity developing legislative
and political strategies and making program recommendations. Demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively toward organizational goals and a commitment to
creating a learning environment in the workplace. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships in a dynamic and diverse team
environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated
flexibility and ability to work in a frenetic environment. Demonstrated success
in performance of work activities. Successful references.
Job Location
Washington, District of
Columbia, United States
Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is a nationally
recognized nonprofit working to ensure affordable, accessible, high quality
child care for all families through research, services and advocacy. We are
more than just an agency working to improve child care; we are also an
association of groups, individuals and volunteers committed to supporting the
right of young children and their families to have the best possible life.
Child Care Services Association provides free referral
services to families seeking child care, technical assistance to child care
businesses, and educational scholarships and salary supplements to child care
professionals through the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® and Child Care WAGES®
Projects. CCSA licenses its successful programs to states across the country
and provides consultation to others addressing child care concerns.
Before employment begins, a candidate being offered a
position will need to provide CCSA with a readable transcript of the highest
level of education completed. This would include education completed at the
high school level, community college, college or university level. It will be
the candidate’s responsibility to produce the transcript from his or her
educational institution.
CCSA also performs a criminal background check and a
motor vehicle check on every candidate before offering employment.
The Association for Early Learning
Leaders, formerly known as the National Association of Child Care Professionals
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to excellence by promoting
leadership development and enhancing program quality through the National
Accreditation Commission's standards. Since 1984, Early Learning Leaders have
been serving childcare directors, owners and administrators.
Early Learning Leader's goal is to
strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of early care directors, owners,
emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality
child care programs for young children. Our primary purpose is:
Promote and create meaningful
collaborative connections among members, other professionals, and national early
childhood organizations.
Provide professional development
opportunities to strengthen the leadership skills of administrators and enhance
the quality of early learning programs.
Program Quality and Accreditation
Promote quality improvements to
achieve and recognize excellence in early care and education programs
To be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements and additional requirements listed below:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have HS diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience in DHS Administrative Record Maintenance, Annual Immunization Reporting and other childcare center functions.
- Excellent Customer Management and Communication Skills, Mature, Respectful, Friendly, multi-tasker and basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Emails), Leadership and Organization skills.
- 2+ Years of experience in Childcare Center Management, Administration, Planning and Development
- Bachelor/Associate Degree in CDA, ECE or closely related field is preferred
To be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements and additional requirements listed below:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have HS diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience in DHS Administrative Record Maintenance, Annual Immunization Reporting and other childcare center functions.
- Excellent Customer Management and Communication Skills, Mature, Respectful, Friendly, multi-tasker and basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Emails), Leadership and Organization skills.
- 2+ Years of experience in Childcare Center Management, Administration, Planning and Development
- Bachelor/Associate Degree in CDA, ECE or closely related field is preferred
I chose the aforementioned national organizations because they address
the needs of children from low-income families, committed to supporting
children and their families, and promote continuing education for teachers to
support all children in receiving high-quality care.
The most I would need to do from these jobs would be in having
experience in political planning and having experience in DHS Administrative
Record Maintenance.
