Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)- is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. The organization seeks to improve professional practice, supports EC programs to achieve quality care, and create groups and individuals who are committed to the field of Early Childhood Education.

National Child Care Association- the purpose of NCCA is to promote the growth of and protect  the interest of quality early childhood care and education.

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators- this organization seeks to promote the professional growth of member, advocate on behalf of improvements in the ECE field, and also serves as a communication network. .


Each of these organizations appeals to the Early Childhood educators/professional development in some form. In addition, each organization seeks to correlate the education of staff to the overall success/development of young children (quality care).

Data Collectors (National Institute for Early Education Research)

Applicants should be graduate students, have a BA or be upperclassman undergraduate students with a focus on child development, early childhood, psychology or related field. 

Knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching practices (e.g. Teacher) preferred. 

Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children highly preferred.

 Must be available to work 2-3 times per week during data collection period; days are flexible and must be available to attend intensive trainings that vary between 2 days and a full week. 

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record (GPA should be 3.0 or better).

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT (Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute)

Master's degree in education, special education, instructional design, educational technology, educational media, or related discipline with coursework in curriculum development or learning theory; 

                                                                       OR

a Bachelor's degree in the assigned discipline and two years of experience in teaching, educational testing, or instructional design and curriculum development; or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Three years of experience in program planning and administration, consultation, or related work, preferably in an early childhood or education system at the local, state or federal level

http://www.naeyc.org/

http://www.nccanet.org/

http://www.naecte.org/