Jobs/Roles in the ECE Field

One position I found this week was for a program I am very familiar with, The Creative Curriculum. "Position overview: The Regional Training Associate at Teaching Strategies serves as the lead trainer on strategic professional development opportunities, and specifically on those opportunities involving our customers in the Northeast region. The Regional Training Associate will work primarily in the field assigned to conduct on-site and national conference sessions and provide comprehensive professional development services. This position entails heavy travel (approximately 100-150 days/year) of travel time for session days, conferences, mentoring PDN colleagues, and Professional Development related work such as technical assistance. The remaining time will be allocated to marketing proposal writing, conducting sales and marketing presentations and follow-up with professional development customers. Our busiest training time is July through September of each year, and Staff Trainers are expected to manage vacation and other absences accordingly during this time. Please note that consideration will be given to individuals who either currently live or are willing to locate to the Northeast region of the country. Specific roles and responsibilities: •Conduct on-site and conference sessions •Provide suggestions and ideas for improvement of sessions based on practical experience in the field to the Knowledge Development Team •Conduct webinars and telephone technical assistance for customers as assigned •Develop proposals for conference submission, create presentations, and facilitate conference workshops •Represent Teaching Strategies at regional, state and national meetings to promote professional development products and services •Observe/coach and mentor colleagues the within the Professional Development Network. Qualifications: •A minimum of a B.A. in education, or related field, required; M.Ed. preferred •Demonstrated knowledge of and practical experience applying adult learning theories •Background and experience with training a variety of early childhood professionals including administrators and other ancillary staff •Ability to use multiple forms of technology •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Desire to work in a highly collaborative, creative, and challenging environment •A high degree of motivation and flexibility •Must be able to travel at least 70% or more " (http://careerforum.naeyc.org/jobs/#/results/resultsPerPage=12/4,true) The second position I found interesting was with Child Care Aware of America, formerly NACCRRA. "Child Care Aware of America® is a nationwide membership organization of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and provides access to quality child care and early learning services in the United States. Working with the Board of Directors and staff, the Executive Director will be the visionary and strategic leader of the organization, while being the day to day general manager. •Experience as the top person in a member driven organization with multiple chapters/locations. •Experience managing a minimum $10M P&L, and a minimum of 100 FTEs; comfortable with 175-plus. •Extensive background / passion for the field ofchild care and early education •Involvement in government relations/lobbying activities on a national level •Experience in fundraising, grant writing and generating revenue •Oversight of multiple revenue streams; deep knowledge of government policy and funding •Use of technology as a differentiator to create efficiencies, outreach, & visibility •Positive experience working with a “working” Board of Directors •Demonstrable success with brand and identity transitions •Advanced degree, preferably a Master’s degree in early childhood education, human services, education or a related field •Strong work ethic, self-initiative, high energy and ability to deal with ambiguity •Ability to manage collaborative partnerships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people and groups" (http://www.naccrra.org/career-center/executive-director) The third Community of Practice I wanted to add was NAEYC. They were a resource to one of the job postings, which shows the great role they play nationally. They are a resource to information on Child Care, Child Development and Public Policy related to both. They are also a resource for all types of jobs in the field of Early Childhood. They have a wide variety of people with different interests and points of view to offer and combine to work towards quality care for children.