National/Federal Organizations
that appeal to me:
The National Association for the Education of
Young Children www.naeyc.org
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I chose NAEYC because they are the largest and
most recognized early childhood professional organization. They provide resources to EC professionals
and their practices shape much of the early childhood programs today,
accredited or not. They are pretty much
the industry standard.
National Head
Start Association http://www.nhsa.org/
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The National Head Start Association provides
advocacy and support for the nation’s head start programs. They provide a variety of services to the
head start community including referrals, professional development, job opportunities,
scholarships, marketing, and more. I am
drawn to head start because they provide early education to children in
need.
YWCA USA http://www.ywca.org/
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The YWCA is one the nation’s oldest and largest
organization that is dedicated to serving women and children. I picked this organization because the San
Antonio branch of the YWCA teaches a program to my parenting class to help them
become better parents. They have a great
message of strengthening families and empowering women.
Job Opportunities that appeal to me:
Master Teacher: Pre K for San Antonio http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/jobs/Pre-K4SA_Jobs.asp
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Skills
and experience needed for this job are a Bachelor’s degree in education and at
least 3 years of early childhood teaching experience. Preferred experience is five years with
special education endorsements. Must be certified
to teach in the state of Texas and hold a class c driver’s license. Experience
in lesson planning, curriculum development, and planning in professional development
is preferred. Salary is $60,000 to $90,000 based on
experience. The position is year-round,
full-time.
Senior Director,
NAEYC Academy http://www.naeyc.org/about/jobs
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(I am definitely not qualified for this
position, but it looks like an exciting and fulfilling career). The Senior Director works with the NAEYC
staff to ensure that the programs meet the gold standards of early childhood education
that have been established by the association.
They work with the states to promote NAEYC accreditation and
standards. Qualifications are advanced
degree in nonprofit management, business administration and/or early childhood
education/child development. Must have experience
in management of EC programs in addition to organizational and leaderships
skills. Must be willing to travel. Position is at the Washington D.C. headquarters.
YWCA Precious/Minds New Connections & Mi Carrera
educator
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This position is not available, therefore I am
not sure of the actual qualifications.
However, I have worked with this program in my teen parenting class for
several years. I am fairly sure I would
qualify with my education and experience.
The position entails teaching the two programs to parenting groups. Groups include teen parents, parents in
prison and on probation, and parents from head start programs. Having seen the program, I am very impressed with
the message and believe the program to be quite effective.
