National Organizations and Job Opportunities

 

Zero to Three

Zero to Three is a leader in best practice for things infants and toddlers. They provide resources to professionals and families. They are advocates for policy improvements and provide trainings and ongoing professional development. I would love to be able to work with this organization, especially conducting trainings and providing other technical assistance. There is a job opening in the mid west if you are interested, but the travel would be too far for me.

http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/careers/jobs/ta-specialist-hv-tacc-01-13-rev_external.pdf

Job requirements include (but not limited to):

A Master’s degree

EXPERIENCE (8+ years!)

Strong knowledge base

NAEYC

National Association for the Education of Young Children states their goals are:

1. Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
2. Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
3. Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.

When programs choose to obtain NAEYC, it becomes proof to others that their program’s practices go above minimum standards, and implement best practices through staff credentialing and professional development, enriching environments, and engaging interactions. I chose this organization because I continue to learn so much from visiting their website and reading their publications.

http://www.naeyc.org/

Head Start

The Office of Head Start is often considered a leader in the field of early childhood education. They maintain high standards in program management, teaching and learning, parent engagement, cultural responsiveness, infant and toddler care, and comprehensive service health services provided to young children and their families. As an Early Childhood Education Specialist for Head Start, it is my job to understand these performance standards and to make sure the programs in my state have the support they need implement them in daily practice. I chose this organization to share with you because most of their resources are free and open to the public. Whether you work for Head Start or not, you will be able to learn something new from visiting their site:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc