The first agency that I am interested in working for is the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL). The AELL is committed to excellence in the field of Early Care and Education by promoting leadership development and enhancing program quality. I believe the reason for many early learning programs that fail because of the poor leadership. If a program has a good leader that will motivate staff and encourage parents the program will be a success. AELL goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensue quality programs for young children.
A presenter:
A presents will present for 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours
The presenter will present to 40 - 80 people
Each presenter will have access to a screen, flip chart, or white board
Each presenter must provide a handout
Request to be a presenter must be approved
The second agency that I am interested in is National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE). NCPIE mission is to advocate the involvment of parents and families in thier children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people. I have a strong passion for parent involvement in education. I try to make sure that I am always involved with my daughter's school. No matter if it is giving a donation or chaperoning on a field trip. My daughter is always excited when I participate in her schools activities.
I would like to partner with them and open up a parent center. NCPIE have at least one parent center in each state that serves families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with disabilities. They help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities and train parents and professionals on a variety of topics.
The third agency I would like to work for is the National Education Association (NEA). NEA is the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. Their mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.
Job Opportunity:
Limited Term Staff
Job Description
This position supports the NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by providing assistance with a variety of professional services with a strong emphasis on supporting political campaigns and organizing in the Center for Strong Affiliates, Campaigns and Elections department.
Position Summary: The incumbent will work on a specific political project, mobilizing and engaging NEA members and potential members. The incumbent will partner as assigned with state and local affiliates to implement the project. The work includes communicating and advocating NEA’s political positions to state affiliates and its members and assisting with development of strategies to assist affiliates in implementing NEA’s strategic political goals and agenda. The incumbent assists with implementing campaign plans in order to accomplish assigned tasks consistent with NEA’s strategic focus and strategic objectives. To carry out these responsibilities, the incumbent submits regular reports and uses a personal computer, associated software, and other office automation technology and travels extensively within the area(s) of assignment by various conveyances, including driving a car.
Required Skills
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Minimum Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas: organizing, strategic planning, crisis management, electoral campaigns, public relations, and communications. Other Requirements: Writing samples (training, facilitation, strategic planning, reports, etc.) may be required at time of interview. Must be able to work weekends and late evenings. Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Erica,
ReplyDeleteThe job opportunities that you choose look interesting. Parent involvement in school is important and I hope that next year as my oldest child starts kindergarten I am able to become involved in his school. I worry that because I work during the school hours I am not going to have the opportunities to be involved. Thank you for sharing these job opportunities and your national organizations.
Misty
Hello Erica,
ReplyDeleteThe first organization that you chose sounds really great! Early Learning Leaders, they are committed to advancing or helping to improve the quality of Early Care. There is no better way to do this then to train and improve the leaders and help them to develop the mindset of best practice. I think my dream job would be to present information to trainees. I would love to lead a class and share with the students my experience and help them to improve their skills.
Hi Erica,
ReplyDeleteThe Association for Early Leaning Leaders sound like a great organization to enhance the knowledge, skills and leadership of the member in the early childhood field. Member are provided a tailored benefits that supports their leadership role. I think would be helpful in so many ways. Thanks for Sharing the information.
Hello Erica,
ReplyDeleteIn the AELL organization you mentioned the programs closing for poor leadership. I totally agree with that statement. I have scene many of leaders fail because they enter programs with a passion, but the power seems to go to their head and they lose sight of what is important and that is the children and their families. The only way we can push pass this problem is to provide the leadership team with support that will keep them on the right path.