Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

 This week I chose to look at three mostly local organizations that appealed to me.  The reason that I looked at these organizations specifically is not only because I could see myself in that particular role, now or in the future, but also because I am going to be a first-time mother this coming April.  I have been personally researching organizations that may be suitable for my child's care. Knowing what is required for the role of early childhood educator puts my mind at ease when it comes to my own child.

The first organization that I looked at was:

 Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. (SMTCCAC)

Hughesville, MD 20637

This particular job is looking for a full-time position that would require a bachelor's degree (preferred).  They ask for at least two years in Center Manager experience.  While I do have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education I have not worked as a Center Manager before.  The position is a leadership position, and this interests me because I would like to be seen as a leader in the early childhood education community.

The next local organization that I looked at is "Where Kids Grow Happy."  This organization is located in my hometown.  Their slogan states: "Where we invest in your child's learning."  The thing that jumped out to me about this particular organization is that they look for background and teaching experience in an early childhood education as well as exceeding all state and local licensing requirements.  Their staff members have ongoing childhood training. As someone who works in the early childhood field, this is what I would want for my child.  I would feel as though my child was gaining and learning in a positive and safe environment. 

The last local organization that I looked at was another early childhood center called Ms. Bev's place. This organization also appealed to me because they state that they see the child as individual.  They want to work to make children feel comfortable in their learning environment while still taking the time to work with the specific needs of the children.   Here they employ lead teachers, who have background in early childhood education, as well as teacher aides who may be in high school or college, but are looking towards working in the early childhood education field in the future. Staff is required to undergo training that helps them to keep up to date on child development and learning theories as well as further developing their program.

Having the opportunity to look at these three programs and what is required for either job opportunity or for someone to be working with my child I feel as though they are taking the steps that are necessary to take care of children.  I could see myself working at any of these places if the opportunity were to present itself because I would have the opportunity for continued growth as an educator. 

References: 

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Southern-Maryland-Tri--County-Community-Action-Committee%2C-Inc.-%28SMTCCAC%29&t=Center+Manager&jk=398948540b0ded22&sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvfevOZ_qyTg0dOyiK8hTI7pKRL9_WjPHCrVWq3-SaFlB5SqTZgbs3eABIGqHQ3gPBg&tk=1esrf2m76u2id802&adid=360577368&ad=-6NYlbfkN0BFRVUMOpW-Xg1G1Z92aO8QXriYVu8RI29OZ4bNL-_MG21FIncuLtOA2-5ckV9Q4zwGU23kLGD27zMfQtJo4Kc08q8aB-2WmAiP3d0Ip7hlmcFx-xuUbtDEmXbiRGrsQvvf-8uhaOIq1Xxp2Gr_mpAaka0DXRrAtmS9Bo5ajZlqO8XQHifaDOiBXNSuQASnLq_0f4vxRvHcqDwMkih36UgUydEIIhJEz5Hrnsdw0Kj1zZfJwRQFImEuIgaRSRufxZvsAjIdqVEbAdi7WluskUe0H74G30oMSTElye_ZVcYauPfuKN_USay5kboefZXqF547p2gPapPFj7C1cFAsqhmQ&pub=4a1b367933fd867b19b072952f68dceb&vjs=3

https://www.wherekidsgrowhappy.com/careers.html

https://www.msbevsplace.com/about_us