Three national organizations or communities of practice that appeal to me are the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Association of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators (NAECTE), and the National Child Care Association (nccanet.org). I chose these organizations because they all apply to me and my position as an educator. Each of these sites offer information for parents and families as well as membership for those interested. I really want to finally become a member of NAEYC but paying the membership fees is an issue right now.
Some job opportunities that interest me would be social work, child advocate, and director of a childcare facility. Each of these positions require degrees in the respected field. They also require patience, knowledge of the field and good communication skills.
References:
National Association for the Education of Young Children. Retrieved from www.naeyc.org
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher and Educators. Retrieved from www.naecte.org
National Child Care Association. Retrieved from www.nccanet.org
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ReplyDeleteI agree the NAEYC is a great organization to take part in. With you being an educator is an organization that can help you with current issues that can assist in your current and future position.
ReplyDeleteThe job opportunities that you have mentions are interesting. It is interesting because each of them intertwine with each other. Being a director of a child care facility and social workers both are advocates for children. Early childhood professionals are often child advocates. Many times we may not realize it, but we are advocate who are often advocating for children and their families.
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