Hello Peers, this week we are researching National and
Federal employment opportunities that intrigue us. I am anxious as always to
see what others find. Who knows there may be an area of Early Childhood that I
have not discovered yet that could be a great fit?
One area of early childhood that I have always been
interested in is Child Care Resource and Referral (http://rrnetwork.org). These are the folks
that keep track of who is licensed and for how many children. They support
families in finding safe and appropriate care. They also help support family
childcare licensed homes by providing trainings, offering programs like the
food program, where the provider can get reimbursed for serving healthy foods.
The also having lending libraries where providers can borrow awesome resources
without having to purchase all new items. I remember being jealous of the women
that came to do home checks. I remember thinking how great it would be to have
a job were you were you provided training and support to providers. I found
information on a position of Program Assistant that required a B.A., clear
background check and experience. I would assume a Program Director would
require the same although with a Master.
My semi-retirement goal has always been to open an
infant/toddler center with a good friend of mine. We talk all the time about
what it would look like and all of the wonderful resources and programs we
would have. The State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl797.pdf)
matrix lists: holding a Bachelors in ECE, plus six units of supervision an done
year of experience in order to e a Program Director. Being the Director of a
center is a big job requiring many skills. You need to know business, be an
administrator, teacher, know the law and be able to build curriculum.
For my third choice I chose a Family
Specialist/Counselor. I know for a fact in Oregon the qualifications are:
To hold a Masters in ECE, Psychology or Human Services, a clear background
check and experience. Being a specialist or counselor allows you to counsel
children and their families from behavioral and developmental issues to
supporting children and families in subjects such as trauma and abuse.
Child Care Resource and
Referral, (2015). Retrieved from http://www.rrnetwork.org
The State of California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing, (2015). Retrieved from
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the information you discovered. I am not surprised to hear that California requires a BA in ECE because I am aware of some of the work they have done in the field. I too have always wanted my own center. However now that I am older with a health condition it is important for me to work for an agency that provides good health benefits. I am looking forward to reading future post.