1. Florida
Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC): They are an affiliate
of NAEYC and Southeaster Early Childhood Association (SECA). The FLAEYC has a
history that spans 63 years of promoting and supporting quality care and education
for children (FLAEYC, 2020). Their focus is on advocacy, professional
development, and quality care within the field of early childhood education.
They host training, meetings, conferences, and networking events for members
to attend.
2. Florida
Association for Child Care Management (FACCM): The FACCM is an organization for
professionals in early childhood education. They are dedicated to advocating,
education, and professional development. Under the FACCM they have Accredited Professional
Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE) that is a national early learning
program accreditation that strives to elevate the quality of care for early childhood
center (FACCM, 2019).
3. The
Florida Education Association (FEA): The FEA is an association of education
professionals to come together to work for advocating for educators and for
Florida’s children to have the opportunities and rights for a higher quality of
care (FEA, 2019). Ranging from pay increase laws to legislation to impacts,
professional development, and new teacher development.
I chose these organizations because
they advocate for making educational opportunities available for all children. Prioritizing
education is vital for the future of our young people. I would be interested
in these organizations to help boost the awareness of creating equalities
through different avenues.
Within the field of early childhood
education job opportunities there are different job I am interested in like:
1. Early
Childhood Center Director:
a. Skills
and Qualifications:
Must
meet the director requirements of local childcare regulatory guidelines
Have
a degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of experience
Experience
in management, business, or public relations
Knowledge
of state licensing
Strong
leadership skills
Excellent
verbal and writing skills
2. Child
Youth Service Coordinator:
a. Qualifications
and Skills:
Undergraduate
degree within early childhood or 24-month experience
Leadership
and communication skills
3. Assistant
Director:
a. Qualifications
and skills:
Associates
Degree or equivalent in early childhood education
Two
years of experience
Must
meet all requirements stipulated by the state
Highly
Professional and dependable
Able
to lift no less than 40 pounds
References:
Florida Association for the Education of Young. (2020).
About us. FLAEYC | Florida’s premier professional membership association for
Early Childhood Professionals. https://flaeyc.org/about-us/
Florida Education Association. (2019, February 11).
About FEA. https://feaweb.org/about-fea/Neckerman, K. M. (2004). Social
inequality. Russell Sage Foundation.
The Florida
Association for Child Care Management. (2019, January 22). About FACCM. Florida
Association for Child Care Management | FACCM. https://www.faccm.org
