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

At least three national/federal organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them

                Three national organizations that appealed to me are First Children’s Finance (FCF), Child Care Aware of Americas, and Parent Network. I chose these three networks. I chose the First Children’s Finance because it provides financing tools and resources to child care centers and family child care providers. Child Care of Americas understands all parents and families have a variety of needs and interest one size does not fit all. I choose this as one of my national agencies because they are dedicated to supporting parents. Child care aware of America has partnerships, programs, and resources that are designated to help parents find quality child care get the latest information on child development and parenting issues, keep informed on current legislation and policies affecting young children, look at their work choices after having a baby and have access to hundreds of fun learning activities to do with their children. Child Care Aware of Americas is nonprofit initiatives that help parents find the best information on locating quality child care and care resources in their community. I chose Child Care America Parent Network because it helps bring together with others who share common concern about access to safe affordable and quality child care. Child care America Parent network provides members with tools and information and activities to build awareness and support quality child care in America. Membership is free and provides access to exclusive content and opportunities to network.

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you /skills and experience needed

                One job that interests me is an administrator for a national organization. The reason this job appeals to me is because I would be able to find more information that helps family out. I think that for this job opportunity I would need many computer skills for this job. Another job that interests me is an entry level position in child care on being in a health club. The reason I was interested in this job is because I am all about health. The job skills that I would need are to learn the work environments and become familiar with policy and procedures and get accustomed to the work place environment.

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Three local organizations that appeal to me are Prevent Child Abuse in Louisiana this organization is a non-profit organization and it appeals to me because children are so innocent that deserve the best in life. In a child care center I worked in there was two children who came every week with different bruises so as a child care teacher I suspected something was not right at home. A Child’s Wish is another organization is an organization that appeals to me because it is an organization that is there to cater to children’s needs. This organization is also a nonprofit organization. Every dollar they get they make sure to utilize it towards children and I really like that. I am a person who wants to give back to children so this is why I love this organization. The last organization that appeals to me is A Child Advocacy Organization. This organization appeals to me because they are there to make sure children grow up and finish high school. They are there to empower and educate parents and teachers so this could happen.

The jobs that interest me would be to find a director position in a child care center. I already work in a child care center and I enjoy doing it. I have been able to watch the children grow and help in their learning from potty training to teaching numbers, colors, shapes and so much more.  I love teaching because I am excited when they learn. Although I love teaching I just feel like I want to do something else and becoming a director is one in the child care field. This is the only job that really interests me in this field of study. Another job opportunity that I would like would be to work in a school setting with children who are getting ready to make the transition to 1^st grade just because I would like to get the experience of teaching those children. The skills needed for this positions needed for these positions are to have some years of experience. Some other skills are to know how to do first aid and have the right certifications and credentials.