Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State

Two local state organizations that appealed to me were:

 MDAEYC which is the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children

http://mdaeyc.org/links.htm

MDAEYC offers
Accreditation support
• Professional development opportunities
• A chance to connect with other professionals in your community
• A voice in early care and education policy issues
I chose this group because in my field you always are looking or professional development opportunities and the ability to have a voice in early care and education issues
There are not job opportunities but membership opportunities available and volunteer positions.
Right now they are looking for members

The Maryland Committee for Children

http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/for_providers/childcare.html

The Maryland Committee for children is a resource for families helping them find care for their children.
MFN works in partnership with employers to explore and implement programs that help employees balance their commitments to work and family. These work/life initiatives range from assistance with dependent care to flexible working schedules to job sharing.
You can also search the site for licensed care
For licensed child care providers it provides information that will help with training and vacancies
Currently no employment opportunities offered
I am a member of this committee because I am a licensed provider.

One local community partner that appealed to me was

Jack & Jill Learning Center
Jack & Jill Learning Center is the only accredited center in Cambridge Maryland. It appealed to me because of the accreditation, and I want to one day have my own accreditated center. Jack & Jill is a preschool that serves children 2 and up.
There are no job opportunities at this time
Skills I would need to be a child care assistant:experience in a child care setting, CPR & First Aid, Orientation class through the state of Maryland.
Child care teacher: I would need a degree in early childhood.