Saturday, August 4, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: International

The three international or communities of practice that appeal to me are Save the Children, Association for Childhood Education International, and International Step by Step Association (ISSA).


Save the Children is an “independent organization that reaches both children and those working to save and improve their lives, including parents, caregivers, community members and members of our partner organizations. They help save children’s lives, protect them from exploitation and assist them in accessing education and health care” (Save the Children, 2012). Currently in Education/Literacy and Child Development in Africa have no job openings.

Association for Childhood Education International is an “ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children” (Association for Childhood Education International, 2012). Currently there are no jobs available.

International Step by Step Association (ISSA) “promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children, especially in the early years of their lives” (International Step By Step Association, n.d.). Like the organization Association for Childhood Education International support quality education for all children and believe that all children should have access to high quality early education regardless of their family socio-economic status. Could not find employment but can join the organization and each member would be provided:

  • Professional development and capacity-building
  • Information-sharing and networking
  • Technical support in design and implementation of ECD programs
  • International advocacy
  • Participation in joint projects
  • Publications
  • Annual conferences and other events (International Step by Step Association, 2012).




Resources:

Association for Childhood Education International http://www.acei.org/.

International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html

3 comments:

  1. Denice, I also found these organizations to expand my horizons of possible employment opportunities. One opportunity I was not previously familiar with is Fellowships. I noticed several international organizations offer fellowship opportunities such as Head Start, as well as http://www.fhi360.org/en/WorkingWithUs/Fellowships/index.htm.

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  2. Denice, these are all wonderful organizations. I am very interested in the ACEL organization. I think that has wonderful cause and would be beneficial to all educators. In response to Masha, how is fellowhip and internship different? Not familiar with the term.

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  3. Denice,
    The international programs you pulledfor this week was very informative. I really enjoyed reading your blog keep up the great work.

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