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

 

This week blog assignment was to identify three organizations I was interested in , the job availabilities  at those organizations the job requirements for them. Three of the national/federal organizations that appeal to me is national Head Star organization, National Black Child Development Institute and Neighborhood Centers Inc. which is federally funded program.

 I choose the National Head Start organization because I work at a head start organization and in my 12 almost 13 years working with Head Start I have learned a lot from what this organization does for low income families and the wealth of resources that are offered.

The National Black Child Development Institute is a national organization’s mission is to improve and advance the lives of Black children and their families, through advocacy and education and the majority of children and families that I work with are children of color and I feel that I must search for resources that I can give to families that will help them.

Neighborhood Centers is an organization that receives federal funding to Partnering with families, teachers, care providers and community-based groups, Collaborative for Children focuses on early care and education for children ages birth to six. They  help parents find child care, provide parents with materials, resources and instruction pertaining to child learning, care and development, support and assist to develop early care and education professionals, increase public awareness surrounding the impact of quality early education, and to strengthen early care and education systems .I am involved in a program with this organization that involves several licensed child care centers private sector and head start centers in the Sunnyside area of Houston. We meet monthly to discuss what is new with policy in the early childcare industry, organize events in the community such as recruitment , enrollment events, and health fairs.

National Head Start has positions for Director. The position requires a Master’s Degree and experience working in a federally funded program and responsible for the overall compliance for the agency which consists of 23 centers . National Black Child Development Institute has an opening for a Fund Development/Major Gifts Associate the PRIMA

RY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Major Gifts Associate will support the fundraising priorities of the President and CEO and other staff at National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI). The Associate will also maintain a personal portfolio of major gift donors. Time will be spent supporting the organization in reaching their annual fundraising goals, identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding current and prospective donors to meet annual revenue target. The Associate will serve as the main point of contact for these assigned donors to help deepen their relationship and increase their support for NBCDI and Collaborative has no positions available at this time.

 

 http://www.nhsa.org/services

http://nbcdi.org/about/

http://www.collabforchildren.org

 

 

Exploring roles in the ECE Community:Local and State Levels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

This week assignment was to pick at least three state or local organizations that appealed to me and they are the National Head Start Association which is a national organization, Neighborhood Centers , a local community organization and lastly Collaborative for Children also a local organization.

I choose these three because of the areas of helping children and families that they all are involved in. all organizations bring resources and education and serve for social and economic development for children and families.

Head Start NHSA offers a wide variety of services to its members and to the Head Start and Early Childhood Education communities. Their services include advocating for the rights for children and families, Affiliate Relations, Disaster Relief Fund, Find a Head Start Program, Head Start Alumni, Marketing Opportunities, Professional Development , Opening The Doors Volunteer Program.

Neighborhood Centers a local organization that strive to understand the needs of the clients and to make a positive difference in their lives. They offer a variety of services such as:  Economic development, Citizenship/Immigration service, Comprehensive family health and education, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Youth programs, and Senior programs

Collaborative for children is a local organization that services infants to 5 years of age. They offer programs that are focused on the development physical and mentally of children starting at birth. They assist families with finding services for their children if they are developmentally delayed, need child care at low cost. They are a non- profit organization that does not charge fees to parents for services. All agencies provide tools needed for individuals and families to build self- esteem and to become self sufficient .

Job opportunities available for Head Start are ,Support  Manager, Disabilities manager and Head Start Director. NCI had no positions available as well as Collaborative for children. You must be knowledgeable of community action agencies and non -profit organizations. All require at least two-five years in all positions and be available to work some weekends as needed to do events for the agencies. Computer literate and knowledgeable of Excel, Microsoft Office/Word and this is for all positions including the cook position.Must be knowledgeble of state, local and national laws and regulations to maintainn compliance in all areas.

 http://www.nhsa.org/

http://www.neighborhood-centers.org

http://www.collabforchildren.org/