Saturday, October 27, 2012

Time Well Spent: A Professional and Personal Journey


When I first started Walden University I didn’t know what to expect but I knew in order to be in this diverse field I must continue my education and learn more and how to apply what I have learned in my profession as an early childhood educator. In this field I learned that it takes the community, parents, educators, professions, and other professionals work together in order to come up with the best resources, educational tools, health, and materials to help children and families to becoming self sufficient and school readiness. Throughout this journey I also have learned in order to deal with bias issues you have to look within and deal with any issues that you may have and try not to let your views and the way you think and feel rub off on the children. Children minds are like a sponge they are absorbing everything that is being said, taught and absorbed all around them. As I continue my personal journey I will do my best to try to create an atmosphere that is bias free, warm, welcoming, and educational.  One of my long term goals is to become an educational specialist for Head start.

I would like to thank everyone for their great input and experiences that you have shared throughout this journey. I only have one message remember why you chose this s field and apply it daily even though sometimes it seems like we are not making a difference in children and families lives. In the end the best reward is seeing the children grow up and become whatever they want. Encourage their dreams never say never.

 

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

                                                                              
The three jobs I chose International Step by Step Association (ISSA), Save The Children, and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).

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"

Job Opportunities:

 Could not find jobs but they offer.

  • 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).”

Save The Children:

 Is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves (Save the Children, 2011)” This one appeals to me because with any early childhood programs purpose is the protection and safety of all children.

Job Opportunities:

Currently numerous job openings as a Emergency responder

Education:

Standard deployments include individuals with functional expertise in Operations, Logistics, Media, Proposal & Grants, Human Resources, Finance, Communications, Security, Technical Programmer, Education and Monitoring and Evaluation. This field is interesting and very exciting to do if I didn’t have young children I would love to help in other countries making a difference in young children’s lives.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF):

“UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress” UNICEF promote girls education, and make sure children are immunized against common childhood disease. They also work to prevent HIV and AIDS among young people”

Job Opportunities: currently no vacancies

Education:

·         Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the work of UNICEF or equivalent professional experience.

·          Experience: Relevant professional work experience, some of which has been obtained in a developing country, at least five years for mid-career and two to three years for an entry-level position.

·          Language: Proficiency in English and in another UN working language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Knowledge of the local language of a duty station where the position is based is an asset.


Resources:

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


United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/