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

                  NAESC-SDE  The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education 
While looking into the National and Federal organizations that support Early childhood Education I first discovered the NAESC-SDE who supports successful child development and continuous learning in children from birth though eight years old. It stands for the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education.They  promote high-quality services to young children and their families through improvement of instruction, curriculum, and administration of programs. Members of the Association have an opportunity to share ideas and to work together toward the solution of common problems. They were founded in 1972. One cool thing is that Members of the Association have an opportunity to share ideas and to work together toward the solution of common problems. We can become members if we are affiliated with State early childhood education agencies in the United States and its territories.     I do not know if these are paid positions however there is a great variety of work done by this agency including   fiscal responsibility, programmatic decision making, and assuring program compliance with state policy. You could be a State Early Childhood Specialist.Among these responsibilities are many programs with federal ties: Title I, Even Start, Head Start Collaboration, Federal Class Size, Special Education, Homeless, and Schools of the 21st Century. Additional responsibilities often include state-funded preschool programs; at-risk programming; school-age child care; school administration and improvement; curriculum and assessment in the early grades; and data collection about the health, education, and well-being of the young children in the state.Members of the organization have a wide range of responsibilities, but their common bond is a commitment to the development and education of young children.http://www.naecs-sde.org/policyNCLR  National Council Of La RazaThe second organization I looked into is the Federal Early Childhood Education Policy who play an important role in helping Latino children and families access high quality programs. even though Latino enrollment has gone up in recent years in such programs as Head Start and Early Head Start there are still too many Latino children without access to these programs, and furthermore funding cuts and ineffective outreach have made access even more difficult.The NCLR'S position is that congress should expand Latino enrollment in Head Start, Early Head Start,  Early Head Start, and the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program by increasing funding for these programs. Moreover, Congress should reauthorize the family literacy titles of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and CCDBG to address the needs of Latino children and families.     


They have quite a few job openings ;  

Community Development Specialist
They have quite a few job openings ;  

Community Development Specialist
They have quite a few job openings ;  
Community Development Specialist
Community Development Specialist
I love what they stand for;

• Free, publicly funded, quality kindergarten programs in all states.

• Mandatory full-day kindergarten. Just 14 states require school districts to offer full-day kindergarten. 

• Optional free, publicly funded, quality "universal" pre-kindergarten programs for all three- and four-year-old children whose parents choose to enroll them. Three states are moving toward such a program - Georgia, New York and Oklahoma.

• Federal funds to make pre-kindergarten programs available for all three- and four-year-old children from disadvantaged families. State and local governments should provide the additional funds necessary to make pre-kindergarten available for all three- and four-year old children.

• Dedicated funding for early childhood education. Public schools should be the primary provider of pre-kindergarten programs, and additional funding must be allocated to finance them in the same manner as K-12 schools.

I do not know about job opportunities but there are numerous grants and awards offered as well as professional development and retirement planning.

Last but not least I looked at the beloved NAEYC
NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession. You can serve in your state or local community and at the national level. You can also help to support leadership development opportunities through NAEYC's Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign.
NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession. You can serve in your state or local community and at the national level. You can also help to support leadership development opportunities through NAEYC's Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign.
I would love to be involved with this organization
I would love to be involved with this organization
- Thirdly, I visited ,The National Education Association  http://www.nea.org/home/18163.htm

http://www.nclr.org/index.php/issues_and_programs/education/ece/policy/ecepolicy/federal_ece_policy/
NCLR’s Community Development component seeks a Community Development Specialist to provide program development experience to community-based organizations in the areas of housing and financial services. The mission of the NCLR Housing and Community Development component is to increase the wealth of Latino communities and families through community-based programs.LOCATION: Washington, DCPOSTED: 08-29-2013View the full job description Assistant Director, Administration
NCLR is seeking an Assistant Director for Administration in its Washington, DC office. This position will reside in the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation (ORAL) and provide management level administrative, grant, and budget support to the component. NCLR’s highly respected Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation (ORAL) is one of the most influential, visible, and leading national advocacy voices championing public policy on behalf of Latinos. In order to achieve its mission, ORAL is composed of several critical departments: the Policy Analysis Center, the Research Department, the Legislative Affairs Department, and Civic Engagement.LOCATION: Washington, DCPOSTED: 08-15-2013View the full job description Project Coordinator
As part of NCLR’s Institute for Hispanic Health (IHH) team, project coordinators guide the development, management, and evaluation/reporting of health promotion and disease prevention projects targeting Latino communities in the United States. IHH is seeking a candidate with experience in nutrition and wellness, as well as experience working with promotores de salud (lay health workers) and/or in community health.LOCATION:  Washington, DCPOSTED: 6-25-2013View the full job description Senior Policy Analyst - Civil Rights Policy Project
NCLR is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst for its Civil Rights Policy Project. Located in Washington, DC, this position will reside in the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation (ORAL). NCLR’s Civil Rights Policy Project covers traditional anti-discrimination and equal rights work for Latinos and immigrants while also covering emerging issues in civil rights, such as the digital divide, equal access to broadband media, and media ownership.LOCATION:  Washington, DCPOSTED: 05-14-2013View the full job description Sponsorship & Exhibits Associate
NCLR seeks a Sponsorship & Exhibits Associate (SEA) who reports to the Director of Sponsorship, as part of the Sponsorship team, within the Integrated Marketing and Events component. This team member will help implement the fundraising strategy developed in collaboration with IME Management team. The SEA will build relationships with key corporate, government and nonprofit partners, develop and engage new client categories, and analyze and trend reporting related to fundraising in the nonprofit sector.LOCATION: Washington, DCPOSTED: April 23, 2013View the full job description Major Gifts Officer
NCLR is seeking a donor-focused fundraising professional with superior verbal and written communication skills to serve as a Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gifts Officer is a key member of the Resource Development team and will recruit new President’s Council donors while focusing on raising unrestricted support from individuals with a capacity to give $10,000 and more. This individual will work alongside the West Coast Major Gifts Officer; together, they will engage the institution's individual donors in the work and impact of NCLR. The ideal candidate will be able to build successful working relationships with high-net-worth individuals and their representatives. The Major Gifts Officer will report directly to the Deputy Vice President of Resource Development.LOCATION: Washington, DC- See more at: http://www.nclr.org/index.php/about_us/jobs_at_nclr/#sthash.8jLtFh4q.dpuf                                                                                                         

  

Last but not least I looked at the beloved NAEYC

NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession. You can serve in your state or local community and at the national level. You can also help to support leadership development opportunities through NAEYC's Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign.
NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession. You can serve in your state or local community and at the national level. You can also help to support leadership development opportunities through NAEYC's Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign.
I would love to be involved with this organization
I would love to be involved with this organization

http://www.naeyc.org/policy/excellence

State or Local Leadership Opportunities
Contact your local or state Affiliate for information about service opportunities in your state or community.
National Leadership Opportunities
Many NAEYC programs and services offer leadership opportunities as reviewers or consulting editors. In addition, current NAEYC members are eligible to serve in governance as members of the NAEYC Governing Board or the Council for NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children. Legacy Leader Fellowships nurture emerging leaders.