Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

The three local and/or state organizations or community of practice that appeal to me are:

  1. County of Kern (Government Jobs)
  2. Community Development Institute Head Start
  3. Community Action Partnership of Kern

 

The reason I have selected the agencies I did is because these are the a few of the agencies which great agencies to work for because they provide services to children and their families. I have also worked as a Master Teacher and Site Supervisor for Community Action Partnership of Kern and I had a good experience.  I can see myself going back and working with this agency again. I also believe that by being able to be a part of these agencies my professional growth and development will ensure that I am able to provide quality services to children and families.

 

Job Opportunities within these agencies:

  1. Senior Child Support Specialist
  2. Supervising Child Support Specialist
  3. Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Manager
  4. Director of Community Development
  5. Program Manager
  6. Development Specialist
  7. Education Service Manager
  8. Family Advocate

 

Skills and experience needed for the job opportunities:

  1. Advanced degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Studies, or Family Studies.
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Studies, or Family Studies.
  3. Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Studies, or Family Studies.
  4. 3-5 years experience working with children’s and families.
  5. Pre-School Teaching Experience.
  6. 2-3 years supervisory/management experienced preferred.
  7. Experience and knowledge of family-strengths/family-centered practice preferred.
  8. Must have knowledge and experience in areas that include the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education (birth to age five), and family support.
  9. Knowledge and understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and state childcare licensing regulations.
  10. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
  11. Directs overall relationship building with community partners, foundations corporate, private, government, elected officials and the general public.
  12. Progressive experience in program design and management; development and monitoring of budgets and contracts; grant writing; research and writing and strategic planning.
  13. Progressive experience in management of and overview of grant writing responsibilities.
  14. Experience in working with federal, state and local government and private funding sources.
  15. Ability to manage numerous tasks, possess good organizational skills, communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
  16. Case Management experience.

 

 

 

 

References:

Community Action Partnership of Kern. Employment Opportunities. Retrieved July 13, 2019 from  http://www.capk.org/

Community Development Institute Head Start Job Opportunities. Retrieved July 13, 2019 from http://www.cdiheadstart.org/

County of Kern Career Opportunities. Retrieved July 13, 2019 from  http://www.capk.org/ https://www.governmentjobs.com/

 

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acatalan

I am a first generation college student. I am also the oldest of six children. From my siblings I have two nieces and two nephews which I adore and enjoy to spend time with. In my free time I enjoy reading and collecting books in hopes to one day have my own library in my house. I enjoy working, supporting, and guiding students to seek a higher education and make a difference within their families, their communities, and one day within society.

2 thoughts on “Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels”

  1. Anna,
    Can you tell me your experience as a master teacher site supervisor? I only ask because I have never been a supervisor and would appreciate the experience you had to prepare me for what is to come. I notice for the jobs you posted they want 2-3 years of experience, but some of them require a masters degree as well. I think a struggle for students in finding employment after they graduate is not having the experience these employers want them to have. I have only been a teacher so I don’t have any experience as a administrator yet. This worries me when I graduate because I hope I can find a job before 2-3 years. People can’t get experience if no one gives them a chance. We all have to start somewhere. I am hoping we all can find jobs after we graduate that are going to be world changing and good paying positions without having years of experience beforehand. I wish you the best of luck in developing your capstone project! What is your project on?

    Mellissa

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    1. Melissa,
      My experience as a Master Teacher and Site Supervisor were very positive. I too began as a Teacher Assistant, Teacher, and Master Teacher all for the same agency. I had great support, guidance, and well as mentors and role models. The Site Supervisor I had at the time really encouraged all of us to help each other and learn each other’s positions so that if the opportunity provided itself we could move up to a new position.
      I think that working within the early childhood education field we should all be working together and helping each other grow and develop so that as part of our professional development be eased into a new position. I also believe in providing others with the opportunity to take on a new challenge because I believe if given the opportunity as educators we can rise to the challenge.
      Thank you for your kind words.

      My topic is on play based learning.

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