In my research of jobs and roles in
the ECE community at the national and federal level, I found the following
organizations and agencies:
1. U.S.
The following job openings have
been posted on the Department of Education website, but more jobs can be found
at USA Jobs:
Associate Education Research Scientist/Analyst,
AD-1730-00
requires a doctoral
degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field pertinent to the needs
of IES (e.g., cognitive, developmental, educational, or social psychology;
economics; education; statistics). Associate Research Scientist must have
experience conducting research in education-related fields or topics (e.g.,
reading, teacher professional development, psychology); and demonstration of
research skills and knowledge.
Legislative Director (Supervisory)
GS-0301-15 (All Sources)
Experience to oversee a staff Experience with
regulations, programs, policies, operations, and procedures as they relate to
elementary and secondary education.
Experience with interrelationships
of the Department with the White House, Congress and other Federal agencies in
order to identify emerging issues and conduct analysis.
2. Child Care Aware – Provides information for parents and
child care facilities about quality education programs and how to locate
them. According to their website, “we lead projects that increase the quality
and availability of child care, undertake research, and advocate child care
policies that positively impact the lives of children and families,” (www.childcareaware.org).
The following job
opportunty that I am interested in is:
Chief of Public Policy and Research
A Master’s degree or higher in public policy,
early childhood or related field, and a minimum of 10 years of directly
related, progressive work experience in child care or related policy areas.
A successful record of creative leadership in the
development and implementation of comprehensive policy, research and
communications programs in a complex, multi-layered, work environment.
3. National Education Association – This
organization is the largest agency aimed at connecting professionals in the
field and advancing educational efforts for children from early childhood through
college (www.nea.org). All of the
teachers that have insprired me and I have deemed amazing educators are all
members of the NEA.
The employment opportunity that I am most
attracted to was Senior Program/Policy Specialist/Analyst,
this position is an internal applicant only position. The following qualifications are required for
this position,
A Master’s
degree in Public Policy, Education, Communications or other discipline related
to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from
which comparable knowledge or skills may be obtained. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Five years progressively responsible professional
experience in policy analysis. Extensive professional writing experience for
research papers, informational pieces, articles and professional pieces. OTHER
REQUIREMENTS: Samples of recent work products may be required at time
of interview. Must be able to occasionally work extended hours on evenings and
weekends. Some travel required, (www.nea.org).
