Time Well Spent

Time Well Spent

Three Things Learned Throughout The Course:

As an early childhood educator the common goal is to work together with parents, and the community to fight for high-quality, and issues/challenges that affect children and families living in socioeconomic areas. The things that I have learned throughout this course is when looking at issues and trends in early childhood education be sure to consider the intended and unintended consequences when working with children and families in low economic areas. I have  also learned the different leadership and strategies to consider when leading the community and others in early childhood education and last of all there are a variety of different organizations that provide training, workshops, conferences, internships, and membership that will assist you in your journey in early childhood education.

One Long Term Goal:

Is to help families to understand the importance of parent involvement across the board and open my own center, so that I can give back to the community by having a program that will help young mothers with clothes, furniture, and skills that would prepare them in the work field if they choose to work in early childhood education.

Farewell:

I would like to thank Dr. Teri for taking the time out to answer my emails and concerns that I had throughout the course.  You were very prompt and also gave great input throughout the course. I thank you for being a voice for positive and social change in early childhood education.

I would also like to thank my colleagues for the comments and suggestions on my Blog, and Discussion Board on my Capstone project.  As we all continue our journey may we all remember the reason why we chose early childhood education to help make a positive change that affects early childhood education?  Remember there is a greater need and awareness of the issues that affect children and families. I challenge each and every one of you to keep that light shinning and the passion that drove you to making a difference.

Jobs/Role in the ECE Community: Internationally

Jobs/Role in the ECE Community: Internationally

 

The three international organization or communities of practice I chose are Save the Children, International Step by Step Association, and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Save the Children:

Is an international non-profit organization that fights for the rights for children in the U.S and around the world by creating lasting changes in the lives of children in need. Save the Children provide, “quality education and preschool programs, books, supplies, educational toys and emergency health and nutrition programs that save children's lives and ensure they grow up healthy” (www.savethechildren.org). This organization appeals to me because in the United States we take a lot for granite and in other countries they hope, pray, and fight for equal rights for woman, men, and especially children. As advocate for children this organization is fighting for the same cause which is to improve the quality of early childhood by making sure all children have access especially low-income families.

Job/Career opportunities:

Job that interests me is education advisor. “The Education Advisor will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master-budgeting, coordination (including the Cluster), and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement liaising and linking with other sectors as appropriate. In most circumstances, the post-holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity build existing country programme staff (www.savethechildren.org).

Education:

• “At least 3 years work experience in Education sector in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Education to MSc/MA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Language skills in Arabic or Kurdish
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in the Middle East” (savtheachildren.org).

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF):

United Nations Children’s Fund was established in 1946. (UNICEF) is the, “world largest advocate for children” (www.unicef.org). United Nations Children’s Fund mission statement is:

·         “Defend, promote and protect children's rights;

·         Mobilize political will and material resources to help countries form appropriate policies and deliver services for children and families;
Ensure special protection for the world's most disadvantaged children;

·         Promote the equal rights of girls and women and support their full participation in the development of their communities” (www.unicef.org).

Job Opportunities:

They are several positions that are available but at this time none in the field I am in.

Education:

·         Most jobs require advanced university degree in education, social science, and field relevant to the position.

·         At least 8 years experience progressive professional work experience at national and international levels in fields relevant to education or related field, preferably in an international development environment.

International Step By Step Association:

“The International Step by Step Association (ISSA) is a membership organization that connects professionals and organizations working in the field of early childhood development and education. ISSA promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children, especially in the early years of their lives” (www.issa.nl/). This organization appeals to me because working in early childhood education I believe there should be equality of early childhood education and care for all children no matter regardless of their economic status, race, and cultural background. ISSA support a wide range of programs. “ISSA focuses on nurturing the network’s capacity, knowledge and experience, thus strengthening ISSA as a growing learning community.”(www.ISSA.nl).

Job Opportunities:

Currently at this time there are no job opportunities however International Step By Step individuals can join the organization and become a member and intern.

 

Reference:

International Step By Step Association. (n.d). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from

          http://www.issa.nl/index.html

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from     

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIp14E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/OfficialSite.htm

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). (n.d). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from 

http://www.unicef.org/