Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

https://acei.org

ACEI is a charitable organization that acts as an agent of social change, tackling challenging societal issues in an effort to ensure that children around the world are supported, educated, and protected in such a way that they are capable of reaching their full potential (acie.org).  They also advocate for access, equity and quality in educational settings.  

After viewing this website, it did not offer specific job opportunities, but did offer two positions for an internship in the Washington DC office to graduate students.

Position responsibilities include:

·        Conducting online research and gathering data for the development of briefing papers and other resources

·        Attend meetings related to childhood education

Application Requirements:

·        Must be enrolled in a graduate program focusing on global education issues (specifically children’s education)

·        International experience working or living outside of the U.S. is preferable

World Organization for Early Childhood Education

http://www.omep-usnc.org

The World Organization for Early Childhood Education is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization which includes members from more than 70 countries.  It consists of doctors, teachers, advocates, college students, administrators, and policymakers, to name a few, from around the world, who work to ensure the rights, wellbeing and education of children and their families all over the world (www.omep-usnc.org).

This particular website did not have any job opportunities, but did offer a membership package.  Through the membership package, a member supports OMEP projects, start OMEP groups, and attend international meetings. 

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators

http://www.naecte.org/

NAECTE has many admirable goals which include:

• Promoting professional growth of the membership
• Advocating for improvements in EC teacher education programs
• Provide a communication network for EC teacher educators
• Assist in the interchange of ideas and information pertaining to research and practice
• Cooperate with other organizations, both nationally and internationally, who are concerned with the study and education of young children

Job opportunities

Preschool Head Teacher - Requirements Include:

• 3 years teaching experience (special needs and preschool age)
• Master’s degree in ECE or related field
• MA prek-2 license and/or EEC Lead Teacher Certification
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with incorporating a variety of models and approaches to curriculum
• Ability to create a culturally diverse and inviting environment for children and families

Resources

The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) (2011). Retrieved from 

https://acei.org. 

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (2014).  Retrieved from

http://www.naecte.org/

World Organization for Early Childhood Education (2010). Retrieved from

http://www.omep-usnc.org