Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

As I explored roles in the ECE: Local and State Levels; I found it interesting and exciting as I am in the homestretch for completing my Masters of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. I feel this was the perfect educational activity to help me to escalate the professional ladder in Early Childhood Development. Most importantly, this assignment helped to further identify roles where I can be an agent of change for young people and their families.

Three local and state organizations that appealed to me were El Camino College Childhood Education Center, Gardena Valley Christian Preschool, and Kindercare Learning Center. I selected these three early childhood education programs because I have visited the facilities, observed the programs, and considered them to be a choice the parents would consider as their number one choice. All three are considered high quality programs.

Jobs opportunities (including skills and experience needed to competently fulfill each of the roles) for each facility that interest me are as follows:

El Camino College Childhood Education Center

Executive Director – 

Has a passion for early childhood education.

Has a vision to be a pioneer in improving the welfare of children.

Has a passion and a vision for executing a vision. 

Has experience working in an educational setting that values and sustains a strong public-private partnership and a high level of community engagement and impact.

Center Director - 

Previously served as a childcare provider.

The ability to make the best hiring decisions and knowledgeable in dealing with all childcare-related issues, including interaction with parents.

           

Gardena Valley Christian Preschool

            

Director - 

Previously served as a childcare provider.

The ability to make the best hiring decisions and knowledgeable in dealing with all childcare-related issues, including interaction with parents.

           

Kindercare Learning Center         

Site Director - 

Previously served as a childcare provider.

The ability to make the best hiring decisions and knowledgeable in dealing with all childcare-related issues, including interaction with parents.

Assistant Director - 

Kind, patient and loving.

Spends the majority of her days working with young children.

A strong leader, with the ability to manage a diverse group of children. 

An effective communicator.

Interacts with both parents and children on a daily basis.

Skilled at CPR, first aid and other routine emergency treatments.

Very organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy and responsible.

Program Specialist – 

Has a  passion for educating, caring, and nurturing children.

Ability to remain calm and show patience and understanding with children.

Effective communication skills with team members, visitors, and parents.

Excellent customer service skills, including: establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.

Use opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise relating to the Early Childhood Program Specialist position.

An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.