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

http://www.naeyc.org/--- The Nation Association for the Education of Young Children
This is one of the nations/worlds largest organizations that delievers standards on anything childhood related from education, nutrition, and health services.

http://www.crisisgroup.org/--- The International Crisis Group
this is an internation blog that allows a platform/forum for global communications on internation crisis issues including hunger and war. 

http://www.hungerreliefinternational.org/--- The Hunger Relief International
Hunger Relief International initially addresses immediate issues of hunger and unreliable access to food, also known as food insecurity.  Once HRI begins implementing nutrition programs in a community, our team crafts a long-term, strategic plan for development projects in partnership with the local community leadership.




LakeShore Learning: District Manager

Job Summary
We are currently searching for a District Manager to oversee all aspects of retail management—from training and developing staff to ensuring business strategies are correctly executed in the field. You don’t need a background in education, but a desire to learn is essential! As the leader of multiple store management teams, you set the tone and expectation for developing first-class retail teams who maximize store sales, provide customers with memorable retail experiences and run their stores in a manner outlined by 
Lakeshore.
·    Ability to travel throughout your district 50%–75% of each week
·    Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and some weekends
·    Track record showing outstanding organizational abilities
·    Strong written and oral communication skills·    Knowledge of retail POS systems
 UT Health: Mentor, Education Outreach 
Department
Pediatrics-Developmental 
Job Summary
Where Creating the Best Hope for a Healthier Future Begins... 
The Mentor, Education Outreach position provides school level support to private childcare providers, Head Start agencies, and school districts to ensure achievement of the goals and values of the Children's Learning Institute. Trains and mentors classroom teachers and administrators in implementation of the Texas School Ready! 
The Mentor will work with pre-school teachers face to face or remotely on classroom instructional practices. The Mentor will also provide professional development support and guidance to teachers on using child progress monitoring and analyzing results to guide instructional practices. 
Additional Summary Specific to Job
Primary responsibilities include: 
- Work with CLI to order materials and ensure delivery to classrooms. 
- Support communities with developing schedules and facilitating professional development wiithin the guidelines provided by CLI. 
- Collaborate with Project Coordinator, Mentors and CLI staff as necessary. 
- Provide face to face or remote coaching to classroom teachers as scheduled and required, and use a variety of coaching strategies as trained. For example, Camtasia feedback & video coding. 
- Collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect 3 hours of cognitive instruction. 
- Participate in web based courses (eCIRCLE postings, black board,etc.).
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings facilitated by CLI Project Manager. 
- Support, coaches, principals, teachers and others in understanding project components. 
- Analyze progress monitoring data to determine strengths and weaknesses and provide coaching strategies to teachers. 
Organizational Requirements
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 
Certified teacher preferred. 
MINIMUM EDUCATION: 
Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree preferred. 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 
Five years experience in teaching or related field. 
Departmental Requirements/Preferences
- Must have a Bachelors or Master's Degree in Education (Grades Pre-2nd grade) or Early Childhood. 
- Must have 2 years of Early Childhood experience. 
- Have a good understanding of using classroom observational tools 
- Good knowledge around technology (e.g. computer, video editing, phone conferencing, adobe connect calls). 
- Understanding of pre-school literacy screening and progress monitoring and how each informs classroom instruction. 
- Understanding of Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, Head Start Child Outcomes, and child care licensing standards. 
- Demonstrate effectiveness as an early childhood teacher and/or early childhood staff trainer/mentor/coach. 
- Understanding of training and mentoring adults.  



 Requirements
·    3–5 years of related multiunit district management experience

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

>At least three local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you, and explain why you chose them.

1) Department of Neighborhoods Education Initiatives: Sponsor of PBS Education is a great tool for parents to keep track of their child’s development. Help with different developmental and educational skills for children, including: education, fun and games, food and fitness, and issues and advice. They also have information about your child’s favorite PBS KIDS Programs, and online programs for parents. 

2) National Institute for Literacy: Shining Stars Toddler get Ready to Read: These publications show parents how they can help their child to read. Each book has four sections and is divided by age groups beginning with toddlers and finishing with 2nd and 3rd grade.

3) Greater Houston Partnership: This group prides itself on promoting living in the Houston Metro Area. Their website is constantly updated on upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.

>Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you. Skills and experience that you would need to competently fulfill each of these roles

 1)    Houston Department of Education-

POSITION:  Program Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION:  Promote and coordinate Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) initiatives in multiple school districts in Harris County.  Provide technical and program support and consultation to participating schools and districts.  Facilitate partnerships between schools and community agencies to improve the services offered at CASE sites. Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication, inter-personal, and teambuilding skills, Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, General knowledge of computer systems and software applications, Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

2) Houston, Texas Health and Human Services-

Position- Child Care Licensing Generalist: Job Description:  The position performs social service duties in the specialized field of regulating child day care facilities. The position promotes reducing risk to children in out of home childcare through the promulgation and enforcement of minimum health and safety standards Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the Texas Child Care Licensing Act, Family Code, and other laws and regulations relating to children and their care. Knowledge of child development, ages birth through 14 years. Skill in assessing immediacy of harmful situations, which might result in injury or death to a child and ability to take appropriate action. Knowledge of administrative practices and the organizational structure in child day care facilities.