Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

The three different organizations I chose where:

1. South Carolina Early Childhood Association

They have two main focus which are to:

 Increase awareness of the needs of children birth through eight by providing opportunities for better coordination among parents, teachers, health workers, religious and social workers, and others concerned with the childbirth through eight. Aid teachers by promoting workshops and conferences; and establish health and educational standards for nursery schools, kindergartens and other child care centers.

On the SCECA's website they had one positon open which was "Macfeat Laboratory School Lead Teacher". This position is located a Winthrop University whcih is located in Rock Hill, SC. The job requirments are:

·         Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development or closely related field

·         Thirty six college semester hours (undergraduate or graduate) in the field of early childhood education, child development, early childhood special education, or elementary education from an accredited institution  (see http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation for acceptable institutions)

·         Successful teaching experience with three, four and/or five year olds

·         Teacher licensure or certification in early childhood, early childhood special education, or elementary education preferred

·         Knowledge of current issues and trends in early childhood education

·         Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills

2. South Carolina Parenting Education Network

This organizaiton mission is to "To provide a central resource for parenting educators as

well as agencies and individuals seeking parenting education training".

This organziation does not have any positions available but they do give information on how

to become a membe. To become a member you will need to fill out a application and also 

write an esay answering this question: Why do you think parenting education is

important? 

3.  Bair Foundations

This organization is local and very dear to my heart. Thier mission is The Bair Foundation will

provide Christ-centered quality care and services dedicated to the treatment, restoration, and empowerment

of children, youth and families.

There available postions are:



This position requirment is:

 Master’s degree in a Social Services or related field and five years of experience working with children placed

outside the home. Two years of prior supervisory experience preferred.

I have already applied for this postion because I would love to gain some experience in this type of work.


Resorces:

Bair Foundation: http://www.bair.org/en-us/joinourteam/careers.aspx

 
South Carolina Early Childhood Association: http://www.sceca.org/


South Carolina Parenting Education Network :http://www.scpen.net/