Week 4: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

The National Education Association is an organization that appeals to me for several reasons. If anyone visits this organization online, they will find a variety of topics, issues and resources that can be used to help children and families. This organization shares resources to prevent and fight the common problem of bullying. As a substitute teacher, I have a lot of problems with students who exhibit inappropiate behavior. In fact, I posted my question about classroom management into the NEA’s discussion forum and a classroom management expert will be responding in the next 24 hours. I really like the idea of sharing certain issues with other teachers and professionals and receiving new insights from them. The NEA also shares tips on how to handle angry parents.

The National Child Care Association is an organization that prepares anyone who is planning to operate a home daycare business or a commercial child care facility. Parents who are looking for quality childcare programs will be able to obtain referrals from this website/organization. Teachers can also locate resources that support early education and care. This organization appeals to me because I can always refer to it to maintain current knowledge of issues in the child care field. There is also a section that displays early childhood education data and research.

The National Organization on Disability promotes and provides a wealth of information about men, women and children who have any type of varying abilities. The NOD’s mission is to promote employment and full participation of America’s 56 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life (NOD, n.d.). The organization appeals to me because referring to it as a helpful resource has allowed me to avoid labeling people with varying abilities. Teachers, parents and other professionals can use this Organization to celebrate the gift of diversity among all people.

Superintendent of a School

Could I see myself working in this position in the future? The jury is still out on this one. In most cases, this person would need to have a master’s or doctoral degree in school administration. The superintendent also needs a strong background and belief system in the education of all people. They have the responsibility of supervising the school district’s employees and making sure that the schools maintain accreditation.

Chief Executive Officer of an Educational Netowrk

This leader has the responsibility of overseeing the entire operation of an organization. The CEO also reports important information to the board of directors that may determine the company’s access to funding and success. The CEO of any company should have years of experience working in a related field. They must be energetic, knowledgeable in the industry, and exhibit a great image that is representative of the company.

 

References

National Education Association (n.d.). retrieved from www.nea.org

National Child Care Association (n.d.).  retrieved from www.nccanet.org

National Organization on Disabilities (n.d.). retrieved from www.nod.org