Saturday, June 3, 2017

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

Community of Practice

The Annie E. Casey Foundation - This foundation has a community of bloggers and articles related to the improvement of children in the United States.

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) as article and a community of organizations that related to early intervention.

Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children - provides a network ofn professional development and information sharing


I would love to one day teach at an online school early education because I believe it is so helpful and many professionals have to work and go to school. I have enjoyed my experience at Walden and would like to return the favor.
Jobs :
Infant/Toddler CDA Instructor-Coach
Job Summary: The Infant/Toddler CDA Instructor-Coach is responsible for assisting 20-25 child care teachers in meeting the educational requirements needed to attain the Child Development Associate’s Credential through direct instruction, providing aligned technical assistance visits and coaching, coordinating site visits and guest lectures, facilitating communities of practice, and observing, and implementing applied practice activities. This includes working full-time, year round in the CDA program. He/she will be responsible for teaching the CDA classes, and mentoring and supporting candidates in successful completion of the requirements to attain a CDA credential.
Qualification Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
  • Certified Toddler CLASS Observer
  • 5+ years professional experience in field of education
  • Deep conceptual understanding of the CDA program and Adult learning styles.
  • Experience providing professional development and support to education professionals
  • Ability to track and monitor student progress
  • Adept use of technology
  • Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Ability to obtain a Louisiana Right to Review and background check
  • Position requires a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend work
  • LA Pathways Trainer Certification

Instructor - Education/Early Childhood
This is a full-time, 9-month position 

Must be able to teach Education and Child Development classes  with varied strategies. Must serve on various committees and outside boards. Must serve on Club Sponsor, Department, Division, and College-wide committees. Must integrate technology in instruction and College responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. 

Faculty Commitments 
Wow: I commit to wow by closely monitoring student behavior and progress and intervening immediately to connect students to college resources. 
Fun: I commit to fun by knowing each student's name the first week of class and finding ways to connect with students outside of the classroom. Innovation: I commit to innovation by utilizing learner-centered pedagogy to improve student success. 
Family: I commit to family by having one-on-one meetings with each student early in the semester to ensure a personal connection with each individual. 
Yes: I commit to yes by developing a highly structured course with clear expectations for students and consequences for not meeting those expectations. 

SALARY: Based on Faculty Salary Schedule. Excellent benefits

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Prefer a proven record of successful education, child development/early childhood teaching experience in community college. Prefer three years of experience in working with preschools or school age classrooms possibly including kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, special education, nursery school, ECI, Head Start Programs or child care.

EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Education, Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field required. 

1 comment:

  1. Hello Charissa,
    I liked the job opportunity of the CDA instructor. I have worked with many of my teachers to to become accredited. I will also look into the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. I think this may be helpful to add to my resource list.

    Christine

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