The National
Association of Early Childhood Teachers is an organization I found during
searching for national organizations and possibly a member of my ideal
CoP. You can access their webpage at http://www.naecte.org/. I was not able to
find current positions available for NAECTE, but they do post job opportunities
for other companies that have positions open in many states. As I scrolled
through their officer positions, I did notice an opportunity for a position
that could be ideal for me. It was a position as a Regional Representative for
the organization. Regional representatives share insights and experiences, gets
answers to questions, and overall provide support as needed. I believe this
type of position would allow me to share my own experiences merged with the
organizations mission to help support early childhood teachers in a particular
region.
A second
organization I found interesting was National Child Care Association, https://ncc.site-ym.com/, which helps
support child cares by fighting for policies that will make sure children and
families are provided with high quality child care. I was not able to find any
positions open within the company, but maybe I could try contacting them to see
if there are any available. If I had to choose an area to start in, I think I would
choose to be a part of the conference and professional development team. I
would want to start by helping put together the training information with the
team, helping organize thoughts, relevant research, personal experiences, and
such to extend new insight to EC professionals.
The third
organization I came across was Early Childhood Intervention, http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/,
which is under Department of Assistive and Rehabilative Services in Texas (aka
DARS). I think this organization intrigued me the most, especially because it’s
in Texas and they support children ages 0-3 that have disabilities or
developmental delays. I would love to serve in this type of federal program. The
position of Early Intervention Specialist caught my eye because I would basically
work with the child and family to create an IDP (Individualized development
plan) and make sure the family goals are being met, almost like case managing
and family partnering together. I would also provide parent education and
follow up until the child is discharged from services. Skills and experience include a Bachelor’s
degree in a field of Child Development or Childhood Special Education, a year
human experience with children 0-3, copy of transcripts for educational
background, and valid driver’s license. I really feel enlightened to say that
this may just be the next step for me in my career opportunities. Also this
organization is ideal to my CoP in helping teachers learn how to help children
self-regulate and gain self-control.
