NAEYC ensures programs within the local area and statewide are equipped to serve its family, children and community with high quality care. They aim to serve the community by respecting the diversity of people and ensuring everyone has a voice.
South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships involves the community as it values the diversity of children and families. They provide services such as Head Start, Weatherization, Tax Info and so on for the families of the community to improve quality of life for low-income community. "This is accomplish by advocating for policies that strengthens program services; coordination of extensive training and professional development; serving as a state clearinghouse for information and data compilation of reporting; marketing, building of public and private partnerships, governmental, and developing and dissemination of research, information and resources that enrich service delivery" (SCACAP). SCACAP partner up with others to brainstorm workshops, youth programs, grants, health care and more for the community.
Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you
NAEYC is looking for a System Integrity Specialist to support work of Early Childhood Accreditation System. The Specialist will ensure high quality standards are monitored by EC programs, by working with child care program staff and NAEYC staff involved in accreditation process. System Integrity Specialist serves as a connection to programs and severity committee members.
South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children- Did not list any career opportunities.
Although South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral Network is not hiring, there are other States that are. In West Virginia, they are seeking a Infant Toddler Early Childhood Specialist (trainer).
Salary based on education: BA-$25,470-MA+30-$29,231 Accepting resumes until 5/17/13 Send to: Director, Connect CCR&R, P.O. Box 369, Cabin Creek, WV 25035. Fax 304-595-6402. EOE M/F/V/D (NASPA Career Center).
NAEYC System Integrity Specialist- Must have a minimum Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Human Development or related field.
Experience with high quality programming and NAEYC accreditation is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, customer service skills, MS Office and database skills are required. Must be able to meet deadlines, work in a team and in a fast- paced environment. Some travel may be required. Salary low to mid $40s with good benefits (NAEYC).
Although South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnership (SCACAP) does not list any job openings, I would be willing to work within the Head Start Program that is affiliated with this community.
Reference
South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnership (SCACAP). Retrieved from http://www.scacap.org/
South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children. (SCAEYC). Retrieved from http://www.scaeyc.org/
South Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Network. Retrieved from http://sc-ccrr.org/
NASPA Career Center. Retrieved from http://careers.naspa.com/jobseeker/job/13385937/Infant%20Toddler%20Early%20Childhood%20(1354_0000530272-01)/Connect%20Ccr&R/?vnet=0&str=501&max=100
I noticed that you picked large organizations. Do you want to work for a large community of practice or does something more local interest you? I noticed the one position offered benefits and started at low to mid 40's which in the ECE field is pretty good.
ReplyDeleteJosie Zbaeren
Both of these are great organizations. NAEYC is a wonderful organization to work for, as I was offered a position shortly after graduating from college. At that time, I was not quite ready to leave Mississippi and relocate to Washington, DC. I declined the job offer. It's funny now that I think about such, as I now reside in Washington, DC! It's quite amazing how NAEYC is responsible for a plethora of local and state communities of practice. Are you currently a member of NAEYC? If so, do you volunteer for the local affiliate chapter? Please subscribe to my blog. I just submitted the link to my blog on blackboard. My blog link is http://journeytoknowledgetake2.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteRhonda Johnson,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about the CoP’s, associations for children and job experiences. Our Community Action Partnership assist homeless families and their children along with all the things you mentioned. I noticed that the salaries are still very low for woman and they are not comparable to the salary of me. Starting salaries for Los Angeles Unified Teachers start at $50K but that still is low for a large metropolitan city. I recently joined our California Association for the Education of Young Children. This organization sends out journal magazines that have articles relating to many of the topics we have discussed in this program and course. I am delighted that I joined my national chapter and wish to join the local chapter real soon. Thank you for your post.