Local and State ECE Community

Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children: This organization aids with the development and education benefit of children within their communities. Their vision is a world in which all young children have the learning opportunities they need for healthy development, supported by early childhood educators who have the education, financial support, and the recognition of their community. I chose this program because financial support is often overlooked when providing quality education in early childhood.

Georgia Preschool Association: This is a paid association that provides training , professional development, and increasing public awareness for the early childhood field. They also hold annual seminars and conferences and that is why I chose them. Georgia Preschool Association is a non-profit organization actively committed to promoting quality care and education for children eight years and under.

Georgia Child Care Association: This association works closely with child care centers. I aspire to open my own center in the next few years and that is why this center interests me. They help with licensing and accreditation for the facility. They are also a positive resource for state requirements and policy updates. 


Three careers:
Family Support Consultant -  Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of professional experience in a human services field. Preferred Qualifications - External: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college/university AND Four years of experience in a child serving, state or community program or organization.

Child care owner - state license, degree, 40 hour training course

Literacy Project Coach Early Childhood Development -

Bachelor of Arts or Science in reading, early childhood education, special education, or related field, Master in related areas preferred.

Three to five years prior preschool/pre-K teaching experience

Valid GA certification (clear, renewable) preferred and required by September 2012; in the interim, valid GA provisional teacher certification with documented reading coursework required

Experience and skill as a coach or mentor for adults on literacy related topics

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Deep understanding of 1) scientifically based research in early language and literacy development and 2) evidence-based practices for teaching early language and literacy and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks as documented through WSS rubrics and guidelines

Job Roles in the ECE Commuity

The three organizations that I chose are:

The National Association for the Education of Young Children- this organization is up to date with training, publications, seminars, and higher education efforts inside the early childhood community. They encourage membership and host a great deal of events and post what is going on withing the early childhood community.
https://www.naeyc.org/

Association for Early Learning Leaders- this organization is directed towards educators increasing their networking, training and education, conferences/webinars,and professional development.
http://www.earlylearningleaders.org/

T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood- this website makes educators or future educators aware of the careers that are involved within the early childhood field. They advise of wages, how to obtain a degree, educational pathways, and even credential requirements.
http://teachecnationalcenter.org/


Careers include:
Childcare Center Director - Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Researcher- Ph.D. Early Childhood Education

Elementary School Teacher - Bachelor's Degree, state-issued certification