Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

National Association for the Education of Young Children-NAEYC

I choose this association because it keys in on all the major components for the development of children from birth to age 8. During this time children are like sponges, they are absorbing as much as they can and learning themselves also. Having educators that are more diverse and dynamic in early childhood will help them to work harder and be passionate about the advancement of young children. There is one position that is available that interest me, Senior Director, NAEYC for Early Childhood Program Accreditation. The following skills would be needed;

·         Demonstrated leadership and management skills administering early childhood systems and quality improvement initiatives.  Demonstrated track record of staff supervision that motivates excellent performance and supports ongoing staff development.

·         Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Strong conceptual and analytic skills and talent for innovation.

National Center for Children in Poverty-NCCP

This association focuses on the family economic security, strong nurturing families and healthy child development. This association focuses on low-income families and children, they promote family-oriented solutions at the state and national levels. There is one position that is available that interest me, Qualitative Research Assistant. The following skills would be needed;

·         Recruit participants into the study using approved methodologies

·         Schedule focus group sessions for study participants

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation-NECPA

            

This association focuses on supporting children and early educators through mentor program, webinars, workshops and online resources. Primarily, the self-assessment process which involves parents, staff and program management encourages all to work together to reach for a higher level of quality. The one position that interest me was a Certified NECPA Verifier. The following skills would be needed;  Ensure children are stimulated in healthy, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environments.  Strengthens your child advocacy mission.

·         Cultivates a greater awareness for unparalleled quality in early childhood landscapes.

·         Focuses on the five founding principles; integrity, pursuit of excellence, responsibility, reliability and commitment.