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

I chose NAEYC, ZERO TO THREE and HEAD START because they are all national organizations that focus on the development of children and making sure they receive the best start in life they can. My desire is to work with children and their families from zero to five who are or at risk for special needs services.
Though there were not any jobs available, the ones that were of interest to me are:

NAEYC

Job Title: Early Learning Coach

Job Description:

·        Working with diverse communities

·        Sharing proven instructional approaches to teachers and directors

·        Planning and developing professional development for the early childhood community

·        Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting assessment data for many customized reports

·        Observing early learning programs

·        Utilizing and interpreting assessment tools (such as CLASS, ECERS-R, Teaching Strategies (Gold)

In addition to the qualities mentioned above, you will need to possess the below required qualifications (or a combination of education, training or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class):

·        Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, or Teaching Credential with emphasis on Preschool through 3rd grade education

·        Four years professional experience working in Early Childhood Education

·        A valid driver's license

·        Ability to pass a criminal background and education check

ZERO TO THREE

Job Title: Community Coordinator Compensation

Job Description:  The Community Coordinator facilitates coordination and collaboration among community stakeholders on the SBCT, organizes and provides training to professionals and families, schedules SBCT meetings, keeps and disseminates minutes, and conducts follow-up activities related to SBCT goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 · Works with Lonoke County judge to implement recommendations of the SBCT.

       · Assesses community’s needs for training/technical assistance to meet goals of Court                       Team.

       · Provides training related to trauma, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities,               relating to intellectually disabled parents, and other topics pertinent to the needs of the                      families served by the two SBCTs.

· Handles logistical arrangements for local training and work collaboratively with other Arkansas    organizations to provide training regionally or statewide.

· Mentors professionals trained in Step By Step Parenting.

· Coordinates with the Pulaski County Court Team and Lonoke County community agencies      to arrange local training and technical assistance activities and resources.

· Builds a strong collaborative relationship with the Pulaski County SBCT Community                Coordinator to ensure consistency in implementing the SBCT approach.

· Develops policies and procedures with Court Team to increase coordination and                          collaboration among participating agencies and between the Lonoke County and Pulaski            County Court Teams.

· Distributes/disseminates materials developed by project.

· Works with the judge and SBCT to implement the SBCT Core Components.

· Implements Arkansas evaluation plan – collects data on SBCT cases in Lonoke and Pulaski   Counties and enters it into SBCT database.

· Coordinates and communicates with Community Coordinators in other Court Team                    communities.

· Prepares quarterly progress reports required by funder. Contributes to other reports as              requested.

· Participates in regular project conference calls.

· Attends and presents at statewide, regional, and national meetings requiring in-state and out-    of-state overnight travel.

· Provides assistance to other nearby counties interested in implementing a Safe Babies Court   Team.

Qualifications:

Minimum undergraduate degree in child development, social work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

HEAD START

Job Title:

Education Specialist

Job Description

   FT Education Specialist (12 months)
Under supervision of Education Manager, coordinates educational activities designed to achieve compliance with Head Start Standards. Must have knowledge of Head Start standards and experience with HighScope, COR, ESI-R, CLASS, IEPs, SGOs, and other program initiatives. Act as a mentor and coach to all teachers and teacher assistants. Review weekly lessons plans to ensure compliance with program and curriculum standards. Assist teaching staff in developing and measuring learning outcomes and individualizing curriculum to meet children’s needs. Ensure all developmental screenings and assessments are completed in a timely manner. Ensure that curriculum, lesson plans, and daily schedule is implemented on a daily basis.  Responsible for ongoing monitoring of education component.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in ECE and hold or be eligible for P-3 certification. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Must take initiative be detail-oriented, reliable, & responsible. Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Must be organized and able to multitask. Competitive Salary + Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins, 403(b)   

References

http://careerforum.naeyc.org/jobs/

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hs/careers/Region2/NewJersey/Education-Specialist.html

http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/careers/jobs/community-coordinator-ar.pdf