The three local or state organizations that appealed to me are:

(1) Mississippi Building Blocks is a state-funded program designed to assist existing childcare centers in improving the school readiness of children. This is accomplished by improving teaching and learning in licensed child care centers and strengthening parenting skills.  I picked this organization because I would love to help other childcare owners and directors to improve the quality of their programs.



This organization does not currently have any open positions; however, I do know that there is a position of a business advisor this person helps the director get her office organized, understand budgets and financial statements, leadership skills, and payroll etc.  although the position only pays around $45,000 annually I would be interested in it since I hold a Bachelors degree in business management as well as my Masters in Early Childhood.

(2) The Early Years Network supports high quality early care and education
experiences for Mississippi’s children. As a one-stop shop, the network provides cohesive education, outreach, and services based on scientific research, established best practices, and practical, hands-on approaches across the state.


Instructor/Coordinator  - Coordinates, teaches, advises, coaches, and provides other services to The Learning Center, and in particular, works to promote retention and academic success for students involved in Learning Skills classes.
The job requirements are a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, elementary or secondary education, counselor education, educational psychology, or student development or closely related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Have a strong interest in retention, teaching and advising undergraduate students.

(3)  The Council for Professional Recognition.  Their mission is to promote
improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old.


The job I would like to hold with them is to be a CDA Professional Development Specialist.  The CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist role brings the mentoring/coaching skills and ECE expertise needed to assess the Candidate's competencies and facilitate the Candidate's self-reflection during the Verification Visit. The role of the PD Specialist maximizes the skills, knowledge and experience of advanced early childhood professionals around the nation.


References:

http://www.cdacouncil.org/resource-center/early-childhood-organizations

http://earlyyearsnetwork.msucares.com/

http://msbuildingblocks.com/