Jobs in the Early Childhood Community at the National or Federal Level

Here are some early childhood organizations at the National or Federal Level which I believe provide great career opportunities for early childhood professionals:

1. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC- http://www.naeyc.org/):  NAEYC is a national organization that works to better the development and education for young children.  They use research, collaboration, publications, training, and accreditation to accomplish their goals.  Currently, there are three career opportunities; one of them titled Senior Director of the NAEYC Academy.  This job interests me because it is a leadership position which supports the standards-based accreditation of early childhood programs.  An advanced degree in early childhood or development and experience in management is required.
2. National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER- http://nieer.org/):  NIEER is an organization which conducts research and communicates the results through publications in order to improve the instruction of young children.  Currently, there are openings for Data Collectors which require a Master's degree and some classroom experience.
3. Association of Early Learning Leaders (http://www.naccp.org/):  This association works to support child care administrators by providing resources and professional development programs.  I was unable to locate any specific job opportunities; however, I think it would be interesting to work as a professional development coordinator for this association because I could meet diverse child care professionals from all over the country and support them with quality training.