Many of the agencies I explored had their explanation of what the mission of
their agency is. I looked for the ones that fit my passion, sparked my interest
on another level or shared my goals for early education.
The Center of the Developing has many avenues in early childhood development.
What really interested me was their research on how the brain is wired and
shaped from the beginning by our experiences. They examine what happens to the
brain as infants and how those experiences shape behaviors and development. They
also explore many other issues surrounding the field of early education. They
have many positions at the Center but I did not see job opportunities for
employment at this time. The positions require at minimum a Bachelor's degree
in the area of expertise.
Zero to Three is another organization the shares my passion for infants and
toddlers. There is a lot of research on brain development and issues
surrounding infants and toddlers. Their mission statement is to promote the
health and development of infants and toddlers. They help policymakers,
professionals and parents understand issues surrounding infants and toddlers,
so they can provide and support healthy growth and development. The current job
available is for a senior web strategist, which I do not have experience for
and the experience required is at least 8 years experience with web design and
a bachelor’s degree.
Zfive Mecklenburg County is a local organization in North Carolina that
collaborates with other local agencies to provide information and training on
infant mental health and provide support for families. They offer open meetings
for people interested in learning about infant development and growth. This
agency provides support by providing information of other agencies that can
help parents and professionals of children ages birth to five. There are no
positions listed for the agency and it was difficult to determine what
positions are involved with the agencies.
