Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Company: Child Care Associates

They work constantly to create the finest possible early learning system for families and children in need. As one of the largest child development programs in North Texas, Child Care Associates is recognized as a leader in early education, both regionally and nationally.

Job Opportunity: Quality Mentor

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family science.

A minimum of 1 year experience in an early childhood setting

Previous experience and proven ability in preparing and conducting training and development workshops for adults with effective results.

Be conversant in best practices and research.

This job is interesting to me because it helps centers become high-quality centers by helping them become Texas Rising Star, assist with purchasing equipment and supplies, and will provide staff development.

Company: Campfire First Texas

It is one of the largest Camp Fire councils in the country. Programs are for boys, girls and their families and include camping, after school programs, teen services, environmental

education, and school readiness, in addition to professional development for early childhood educators.

Job Opportunity: Mentor/Instructor, Early Education Workforce Development

Job Requirements: Demonstrated ability to focus on results, effectively communicate goals and impact, and collaboratively problem-solve

Bachelor’s Degree in child development/Early Childhood or related field with experience as a

classroom teacher and center director

Early childhood teaching or administrative experience

This job interested me because it assists centers in becoming a Texas School Ready program. It also creates training to provide staff development.

Company: Texas Health and Human Service

They are responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Job Opportunity:  Child Care Licensing Investigator

Job Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

This job investigates complaints made against childcare facilities. It also allows the opportunity to give technical assistance.

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