When looking for
national organizations I wanted to look beyond the most popular and see what
was out there outside NAEYC and CDA. I have come to realize that there are many
organizations and I will continue to search for the ones I want to become a
member of based on their mission statement and vision.
The first organization
that sparked my interest was nea- National Education Association. “Our 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.” This association is dedicated
to quality and chimes in with Obama’s plan that a child’s education should not
be based on a parents or guardians pay check, All children deserve quality
care. This organization has a code of
ethics and many publications. What I liked best about this organization is that
its members range from early childhood teachers to higher Ed teacher resources;
therefore, it has resources for the different jobs in the career field to
include my ultimate goal of a higher ED teacher. There are numerous resources,
as well as education based press releases. Additionally, NEA has local affiliates,
and under specific tabs resources available from issues and actions, tools and
ideas, and grants and events. This association will be very useful to
educators. NEA has various useful publications see below:
Our
Publications
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The Association's
flagship publication with a circulation of 2.7 million, explores today's
toughest teaching challenges—and solutions. It's an important resource that
NEA members look forward to receiving 4 times a year--Winter, Spring, Summer
and Fall.
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NEA Today for
NEA—Retired Members is a quarterly publication featuring a blend of articles
from the Association’s flagship publication, NEA Today, and news
and feature stories that are specifically targeted toward retired educators.
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This Active Life is a bimonthly
magazine for NEA-Retired members. It spotlights retirees and their passions,
highlights upcoming events, and raises issues of particular interest to
retired members, such as travel, health, Social Security, and more.
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Published six times
per year in newsletter format. It highlights trends, legislation, resource
material, and local, state, and national news in post-secondary education.
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NEA's higher
educational journal is designed to provide faculty, staff, and students an
enlightened balance between theory and practice on issues in higher
education. Regular sections of the journal include commentaries, current book
reviews, and letters to the editor. It is published once a year.
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As you can see there is
something for everybody.
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A job posting they shared here in Florida is at the affiliate level :
Florida Education Association
JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (BROWARD TEACHERS UNION)
Location: Tamarack, FL
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
I am not interested in this type of job, I believe if I were I have the education I would just need knowledge of the Broward Teachers union.
PALM BEACH COUNTY CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Salary: Salary and fringe benefits are based upon experience.
Closing Date: April 17, 2015
Salary: Salary and fringe benefits are based upon experience.
Closing Date: April 17, 2015
I meet most of the qualification to obtain this position including but not limited to education and experience in a leader position;however, I do not have experience in a public school setting and being a union support job for teachers I need to know what is going on in the public schools.
There were no vacancies at the Federal level.
The Second organization
I chose was National Child Care Association(NCCA). "THE MISSION OF
NATIONAL CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND SAFEGUARD THE
INTEREST OF QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION FOCUSING ON LICENSED,
PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF THESE SERVICES".
This association seems beneficial to me
because it focus on private providers of early childhood care and I am employed
by one of these private organizations, Bright Horizons. Their website provides tabs that include lobbying
and the latest ECE news. A membership in this organization would help keep me
up to date on current events in early childhood.
At the end of their home page the following is
stated which makes me want to become a member.
Every day more
regulations and legislation threatens our ability to provide quality early care
and education services to children of working parents and to those parents
seeking developmentally appropriate and safe experiences for their children.
The National Child Care Association is the only voice you have to insure
regulations and legislation are put forward for the benefits of children and
their parents that preserves the current mixed delivery system of providers.
This includes the quality, licensed, center based members of NCCA. We are your
only voice.
I couldn't locate any career opportunities;however, the site provides many ways to get involved such as lobbying.
I couldn't locate any career opportunities;however, the site provides many ways to get involved such as lobbying.
National Association if
Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), “Our purpose is to promote the professional
growth of our membership, to discuss educational issues that are specific to
our membership, and to advocate for improvements in early childhood teacher education.”
This association is aimed for teachers who teach early childhood educators. I
want to teach early childhood educators; therefore, this is the perfect to
educate myself and get support in my career development.
There are job announcements that professionals pay to make postings and every job but one is a job I would consider because they are higher level learning jobs. I meet the qualifications for all but one after completing my Masters. Sadly they are out of date and in another state and I am not willing to make a move at this juncture in my life.
I continue to look for jobs almost daily that will utilize my skill set as well as fulfil my desire to coach early childhood teachers. A Masters degree opens the door for many job opportunities, but sadly I am beginning to see that it is also about who you know. I need to get myself out more in the early childhood community to get to know people and show them personally my passion.
There are job announcements that professionals pay to make postings and every job but one is a job I would consider because they are higher level learning jobs. I meet the qualifications for all but one after completing my Masters. Sadly they are out of date and in another state and I am not willing to make a move at this juncture in my life.
I continue to look for jobs almost daily that will utilize my skill set as well as fulfil my desire to coach early childhood teachers. A Masters degree opens the door for many job opportunities, but sadly I am beginning to see that it is also about who you know. I need to get myself out more in the early childhood community to get to know people and show them personally my passion.
I have found some jobs
that seem more like management positions not necessarily a job to teach early
childhood professionals. I guess any job
that is managing professionals have the potential to lead to some coaching;
however many seemed like desk jobs, writing grants and such. Any suggestions out there?
I have applied for
numerous Adjunct jobs throughout the various higher learning institutes in or
close to my community. Most of those positions are always open as they need
adjuncts various times and they want the picking pool wide and deep. I have not
yet received a call.
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