Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community Internationally

 I chose Save the Children because they invest in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for the future of our next generation. Children of all culture deserve a healthy start and they should be given the opportunity to learn and grow to their greatest potential.

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

Available position: Education/ literacy,/ child development, Health and Nutrition

I chose UNESCO because their goal is to assist with the building of peace. There are so many countries that are having difficulties and this organization is design to assist with poverty through education, communication which leads to respect and human rights.

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/

Education

• Advanced university degree, preferably at Doctorate level, in education, science, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with at least two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the field of education at national and international level backed by several years of experience in senior management positions.
• Experience in resources mobilization and partnership development.

I chose UNICEF because it works with families and children with disabilities. It specifies that children with disabilities faces discrimination in the form of negative attitudes, lack of adequate policies and legislation (UNCEF.org). UNICEF vision is to build a world where every child can grow up healthy, protected from harm and educated, so they can reach their full potential (UNCEF.org). These are all important goals and relate to my challenge for this class.

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

The available position  requires a post level that is commensurate with the management responsibilities entrusted upon to the Section Head. The post incumbent will directly supervise an Education Specialist (N04). a Child Participation Specialist (P3) an Education Specialist (N03) a Child Protection Specialist (N03), and a Programme Assistant (GS6).

Jobs/ Roles in the ECE Community: National/ Federal Level

IDEA has developed a community of practice approach in working with state agency personnel to address the human side of change that will assist with the complex needs and issues to obtain funding for our preschoolers educational needs.


NAEYC is an organization that has the same beliefs that I have regarding specific preparation and professional support in a child's development and learning that will lead to a child's being offered richer language and other content experiences.


Division for Early Childhood (DEC). This agency promotes policies and advance evidenced based practice that will support and enhance a child's developmental needs from 0-8.


This would assist with identifying the language needs of preschoolers and would add to addressing the need for more funding.


 At this time I am currently working with youth and plan to continue in this field and later contracting as an advocate for Head Start.

I am currently receiving the skills I feel I need to competently fulfill being an advocate for Head Start as a Child Care Consultant Trainer.

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

The three organizations I chose are: Early Intervention, Mississippi First, Making a Plan (MAP)

Early Intervention is a federal organization that allows families to receive needed services for children birth to 3years of age. It provides early intervention service such as occupational, speech, physical therapy for children born with a disability. This service is a quality service because it does not have to be a severe disability in order for the child to receive services. The child is also is provided academic stimulation by a certified teacher.

Mississippi first is a non-partisan, non-profit organization specializing in education policy research and advocacy.

Making a plan is a local agency that addresses the needs of children, up to age 21 years, with serious emotional disturbance, as well as, co-occurring issues such as intellectual disabilities and substance abuse issues. This agency can assist families to meeting the educational needs of their children.

At this time I am currently working with youth and plan to continue in this field and later contracting as an advocate for Head Start.

I am currently receiving the skills I feel I need to competently fulfill being an advocate for Head Start as a Child Care Consultant Trainer.