Federal/National Organizations

The first organization that I chose is Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services.   The organization  was founded in 1994 and have over a thousand of practitioners providing services to children.   Children are provided services that are needed during early intervention such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy and Psychological services. 

Occupational Therapist Job.  I chose this particular job because the organization provide early intervention services for babies until they are 3 years old. 

Occupational Therapist Job - OT (Delaware) -- $62 - $75 Hourly
 

Job Description Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. is a nationwide provider of early intervention services (birth - 3). We provide a full range of services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Psychological services. As a leading nationwide provider of early intervention services, Sunny Days is committed to superior service. Our employees are provided with the on-going training and support that they need to continue to be leaders in the field of Occupational Therapy. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: A Current Delaware Occupational Therapist License Professional Liability Insurance B.A. or B.S. Desired Qualifications: Early Intervention Experience Pediatric Experience Home Based Service Delivery Experience Masters and/or Doctorate I do not qualify for this job but I do meet some of the desired qualifications.

http://www.indeed.com/q-early-childhood-jobs.html

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATORS

I chose this particular job because this my future job.  I would like to teach adults in the Early Childhood Field.  As a social worker I educate and counsel adults and children.  I would like to be in a learning environment in the classroom setting to provide students with an understanding and knowledge in the early childhood field.  The program goal is to provide students with a broad understanding of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and content knowledge appropriate to the professional early childhood educator. The Early Childhood Education instructor provides advising services and acts as a liaison between the program and its university and community partners

Salary placement is subject to current contract depending on education and experience.

Initial salary placement would normally be at step 3; $44,003/yr

 

Requirements

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, or Education (with an emphasis in

Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Development) or closely related field with at least 24 graduate credit

hours in relevant Early Childhood Education coursework and one year of successful teaching experience with young children from birth to age 6 and one year of successful teaching experience with adult learners

 I qualify to apply for this position. 

NAEYC Mission Organization

NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources.  

 NAEYC has3 broad goals:

Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.

 A job within this organization is the: Director of Early Childhood Programs

 I chose this particular job because I have thought about applying for a director's job on many occasions.  Setting goals and implementing programs would be something that  I think I would be good at. 

 Under the Direction of the Director of Learning Services, plans and administers the district's early childhood program. Sets goals and implements programs; provides purpose and vision for the program; oversees professional development for all staff; communicates a clear vision for the program to ECP staff, parents and other stakeholders.

 

Salary $40,000.00-$50,000.00

Requirement 4 Year Degree

Bachelor's degree in ECE, Education, Special Ed or related field; at least 5 years related experience; Must have a Large Center Director letter from CO Dept of Human Services.

 http://www.naeyc.org/about/mission