National/Federal Organizations
1. National Association for the Education of Young People (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), is a Washington, DC-based national membership organization of close to 80,000 members, focused on improving the quality and accessibility of early childhood education programs and services and on enhancing the development of children and families.
There are two positions that I would want at this organization. They are currently seeking a Senior Director of NAEYC Academy.
Job Description
The Senior Director, working collaboratively within the NAEYC staff team, provides leadership to
· Maintain the NAEYC program standards as the gold standard of excellence in early childhood education, reflecting current evidence from research and practice
· Ensure that NAEYC Accreditation supports continuous quality improvement, is rigorous but not burdensome, and provides a valid and reliable assessment of program quality
· Reach out to states and other systems to leverage relationships that recognize NAEYC Accreditation as a cost-effective approach to improving early childhood systems
· Maximize the use of NAEYC Accreditation as one of the nation’s foremost channels for moving evidence-based research into everyday practice
· Support the work of the Council for NAEYC Accreditation which is delegated authority by the NAEYC Governing Board to ensure the equity, integrity, and accountability of NAEYC Accreditation of programs for young children
Requirements: Advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration and/or early childhood education/child development. Knowledge of and experience in both management and early childhood education. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong conceptual and analytic skills and talent for innovation. Demonstrated track record of leadership that motivates excellent performance and supports ongoing staff development. Some travel is required. Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience with excellent benefits. Position is based at the NAEYC headquarters located in Washington, DC.
2. Zero To Three
This organization is for infants, toddlers, and families. ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Zero To Three’s mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
Zero to Three is looking for a policy analyst.
Job Summary
The Policy Analyst will work to advance ZERO TO THREE’s state policy priorities, conduct research and develop written materials for states, track promising state and community system building efforts focusing on California and the Western States, provide technical assistance to and facilitate learning communities among states, raise awareness of infant and toddler issues among policy, business and philanthropic leaders, promote coordination between the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center and the Western Office on policy and advocacy issues, and contribute to the overall work of the Policy Center.
Skills and Experience
Knowledge of state early childhood systems, policy issues, and programs.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: early care and education, family support, infant mental health, or early intervention.
• Strong preference for experience working at the county and state level in a policy position
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Familiarity with California early childhood issues.
• Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing work responsibilities;
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy, social work, early childhood or a related field.
This is a part of the education field that I would love to have a part in. Some of the qualifications I would not met for this job such as knowledge of California’s early childhood issues, but I could learn them.
3. National Education Association.
NEA’s vision-Our vision is a great public school for every student. Mission-Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. NEA also believes every student in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education.
The NEA headquarters is in Washington DC. There were some job openings, but none that interested me, but the state affiliates had job postings that were great opportunities to work in the education field, and they pay great salaries. There was an Executive Director position that closed on March 7, 2013 in Tennessee. Also there were Organizational Development Specialist positions open in both West Virginia and Texas. There were not any job descriptions for these positions only contact information.
I would love to find a job at the national level that advocates and works diligently for the education of our young people.
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