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

Blog 2:  Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

 

The NEA-supported  Strong Start for America’s Children Act  (S. 2452/H.R. 3461), introduced in the House and Senate on November 13, 2013, would promote high-quality learning opportunities for children from birth to age 5. This vital legislation would help states fund high-quality prekindergarten for 4-year olds from low-income families; encourage states to support prekindergarten for 4-year-olds from moderate-income families;  Also encourages learning opportunities for even younger children

Managerial Position Requirements:

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

                                                                              (Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/18163.htm)

 

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. 

 

                                                                       (Retrieved at http://www.childcareservices.org/about-us/)

 

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.

 

Goal and Purpose

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:

 

Networking and Collaboration

Promote and create meaningful collaborative connections among members, other professionals, and national early child­hood organizations.

 

Training and Education

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

 

                                                               (Retrieved from http://www.earlylearningleaders.org/)

     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.