National Early Care and Education Workforce Center

The National ECE Workforce Center is #hiring Senior #ECE Workforce Technical Assistance Specialists! Based at ZERO TO THREE, these positions will lead the implementation and evaluation of research-to-practice efforts. This role includes developing materials for state and local audiences, analyzing policies, identifying improvement areas, facilitating cross-state learning, and tracking promising initiatives to enhance outcomes.? If you have a strong background in #ECE policy, a commitment to diversity, and a passion for supporting early educators, we want to hear from you! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gZuUHCbr #WeWorkForECE #JoinOurTeam #JobAlert #NowHiring #JobOpening #Recruiting??

The National ECE Workforce Center is searching for Senior ECE Workforce Technical Assistance Specialists!? Join a collaborative team dedicated to driving change in #ECE workforce policy. Based at ZERO TO THREE, this role is crucial for implementing and evaluating our research-to-practice initiatives and supporting state and local leaders in enhancing ECE workforce systems. If you have a strong background in ECE policy and a passion for supporting early educators, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gZuUHCbr #WeWorkForECE #JoinOurTeam #JobAlert #NowHiring #JobOpening #Recruiting?

We have joined the National Education Association to celebrate American Education Week! #ECE workforce staff and #leaders are vital for children's development and love for learning and lay the foundation for lifelong success. Learn more about American Education Week and explore National Education Association resources: https://buff.ly/3C8pUx8 #aew2024 #WeWorkForECE

????Applications for our Integrated #Research & #Policy #Fellowship are due this Monday, November 18! ???? This year-long part-time program offers a stipend of $12,500 and aims to cultivate expertise in early childhood workforce policy and practices, helping fellows apply research to real-world solutions. Candidates for the research track are currently enrolled #GradStudents in fields related to #ECE, while policy track applicants are current professionals such as early educators or others active in the ECE sector. The fellowship aims to support individual leadership development and enhance expertise in the ECE workforce while bridging research and policy. Choose the track that best fits your skills and goals! ?? Visit our website to apply: https://buff.ly/3wKwCas ???? Pass this opportunity along to a passionate ECE professional or grad student–tag them or share this post! #WeWorkforECE

The 2024 Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, UC Berkeley Early Childhood Workforce Index is here, with a state-by-state look at policies and conditions affecting the early care and education workforce. It finds that the median wage for early educators is just $13.07 per hour, placing them in the lowest 3% of earners across all occupations. Despite their critical role in child development, they struggle to make ends meet. With interactive maps, state-by-state data, and actionable policy recommendations, the Index fills a critical gap in understanding the workforce’s challenges. It also includes bright spots like how states used federal pandemic relief funding to support early educators and how some states continue to lead the way. Explore the Index and use it to learn more about fair compensation and lasting support for early educators in your state or local community! #WeWorkForECE? https://lnkd.in/gVcav9a7??

Friendly reminder! Applications for our Integrated #Research & #Policy #Fellowship are now due by Monday, November 18 at 11:00 p.m. ET! ???? This fellowship program aims to support individual leadership development and enhance fellows’ expertise about the ECE workforce while building skills to bridge research and policy. We are recruiting two research fellows and two policy fellows. Choose the track that best fits your skills and goals! ?? Visit our website to apply: https://buff.ly/3wKwCas ???? Pass this opportunity along to a passionate ECE professional or grad student–tag them or share this post! #WeWorkforECE

?? Did you miss our informational webinar about our paid Integrated #Research & #Policy #Fellowship? The webinar recording is now available to stream. Learn more about the program’s research and policy tracks, key dates in the process, and how to apply. ?? View or share the webinar recording with a possible candidate for our fellowship! We have extended the application deadline to Monday, Nov. 18. https://buff.ly/3Ulh4CG ?? Explore our FAQs to empower your application journey! You'll find answers to common questions about our fellowship, application processes, eligibility, and more. https://buff.ly/3wKwCas #WeWorkforECE

#HeadStartAwarenessMonth is the perfect opportunity to highlight the impact of the Head Start workforce and how they support communities across the country. ???? Cultivating staff wellness and health is key for a program's success. To support program leaders in fostering staff wellness, the Office of Head Start developed a collection of hands-on activities tailored to each of the eight dimensions of well-being. Let’s prioritize everyone's well-being together! Check out these wellness garden activities and take a step toward a healthier, happier work environment ?? https://buff.ly/3BNgS8E

Last week, the Office of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Office of Child Care (OCC) released important joint guidance for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) lead agencies and Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) recipients. This resource clarifies how CCDF and PDG B-5 funds can be utilized to engage individuals with firsthand experience in the child care and early childhood systems. Join ECD and OCC for an informative webinar on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET to learn how to effectively incorporate the insights of families and #ECE educators into policymaking, program development, design, and evaluation. This session will also feature simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. Register for the webinar: https://buff.ly/4dXBB72 Review the joint guidance: https://buff.ly/4hhdUJX #WeWorkforECE

In May, we proudly welcomed our inaugural cohort of #research fellows to our team — Melanie Seyarto and Liran Laor!?? -Melanie is examining how unions can contribute to strengthening early educators' collective voice and improving wages by analyzing national union membership data.? -Liran is focusing on addressing the data shortcomings in early care and education by highlighting Oklahoma's investments in high-quality data collection about its workforce. ?? The application for our Integrated #Research & #Policy #Fellowship is open again! Applicants for the research track must be current #GradStudents in fields related to #ECE.? The program, which includes 15-20 hours per month of program activities and a $12,500 stipend, will run from February 2025—January 2026.? ? ?? Visit our website to see the full eligibility criteria and apply by Wednesday, November 6. https://lnkd.in/e6pTnFag ???? Do you know someone who is passionate about ECE research? Tag them in the comments or share this post! #WeWorkforECE?