Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level
· National Institute for Early Education Research
Currently hiring a Project Coordinator
Requirements
BA in Social Science field such as Psychology, Sociology, or human development
Experience in Early Childhood Research, curriculum development, and or professional
Development
Classroom experience is also a requirement
Although I meet several of the requirements for this opportunity I would lack a significant requirement, experience in Early Childhood research. I think that this would be an amazing opportunity to work alongside of research professionals developing both curriculum and other professionals within the field to better help preschool programs.
· HighScope
Currently hiring a Post-Doctoral Research Associate/Research Scientist
Requirements
PhD in a field related to educational psychology
3-5 years grant writing experience
The research associate will both help in planning and implementing research and grant writing.
· Annie E Casey Foundation
Is not currently hiring
A position that I would like seek when available is a grant writing position. The foundation’s mission is meeting the needs of at risk children and families.
They accept applications from all and look for a diverse team.
As I searched for opportunities on a National level I feel like many required research experience. I do see myself eventually looking to seek out opportunities on a national level as I continue to advocate and strengthen the ECF.
Thanks for sharing these positons. I too found the research experience part to be a challenge. I wonder how does one get research experience on a professional paid level. I have however applied for a job not having all the pieces that are required and I have been able to get an interview--I feel sometimes a person can have assets to offer an organization while being able to meet the skill set the organization is looking for.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these positions. I took a research position after a couple years of teaching, and I found myself missing the children. Post-Doctoral Research Associate/Research Scientist sounds like a job, instead of a career like teaching. Even though I spent the last two years in a a director position, I was able to still spend time with the children in my program. But even then, I missed the kids. I was happy to go back into a classroom again for the upcoming year!! Just something to think about!
Trish
Thank you for sharing the three organizations that you would look forward to doing someday. I really enjoyed the position for HighScope. I thank these people who have taken the time, education, and experience to help young children in early education. Thank you for sharing I will look up more information on HighScope
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