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

The national and federal organizations I chose to review are:  Council for Professional Recognition, Association for Early Learning Leaders and National Black Child Development Institute.

The Council for Professional Recognition is a resource for educators to acquire the credentials needed to provide quality care for children. The Council promotes performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5. The Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, publishes the Competency Standards and other materials used for CDA, (Child Development Associate) credentialing, and administers the assessment. The reason I chose to highlight this organization is because they recognize the importance of development of early childhood professionals. The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education programs-Head Start, pre-k, infant-toddler, family child care, and home visitor programs. There are currently no employment positions available in this program.

The Association for Early Learning Leaders, formerly known as the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), is an organization committed to strengthening the skills of owners, directors, administrators, emerging leaders and other professionals who are dedicated to early care and education. This organization is considered one of the top associations serving professionals in the early care and education field. It has created professional development opportunities since 1984. This organization will be important as a networking and collaboration source for members, other professionals, and national early childhood organizations. The organizations had several positions for teacher assistants, resident supervisors and a Mother’s Day out Director.

The National Black Child Development Institute is one of the only national organizations dedicated exclusively to the success and well-being of Black children, the National Black Child Development Institute and their network of Affiliates have been outspoken on issues related to the education, care, and health of Black children and their families. They serve as a national resource agency providing programs, publications, advocacy, and trainings related to early childhood care and education; K-12 education; health and wellness; literacy; family engagement; and child welfare. I chose to highlight this organization because of the important work they are undertaking to respond to the unique strengths and needs of Black children in the education field. There are no employment positions available in this organization.

References

Association for Early Learning Leaders, www.earlylearningleaders.org

Council for Professional Recognition, www.cdacouncil.org

National Black Child Development Institute, www.nbcdi.org