Friday, August 2, 2013

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Organizations of Interest

Save the Children organization caught my eye because their values alien with what we have been learning about.  I also like that they are committed to helping children and families help themselves.  Their website is http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.BF0B/Home.htm

 Association for Childhood Education International’s mission is that every child in every nation will have access to a quality education.  They also offer their members access to network groups, student clubs, and special interest forums.  Their website is http://www.acei.org

 The Council for Professional Recognition - Child Development Association (CDA) offers opportunities to explore other organizations.  Their website is http://www.cdacouncil.org/resource-center/early-childhood-organizations

 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) is dedicating to improving the education of early childhood teachers.  They offer professional growth and advocacy opportunities. Their website is http://www.naecte.org

Job Opportunities
1. U.S. Headquarters Positions

Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut with a major office in Washington D.C., our staff is a diverse group of people working in a variety of specialties including:

·      Program and policy work in the areas of U.S. programs, Child Protection and HIV/AIDs, Education and Child Development, Health and Nutrition, Hunger and Livelihoods and Humanitarian Response.

·      Marketing & Communications

·      Resource Development

·      Finance

·      Human Resources

·      Information Services

2. U.S. Field-Based Positions

Save the Children runs and coordinates programs for children and families in 29 states across the country. Our field-based positions work with local and national partners to implement programs in Early Childhood and Education, Literacy, Nutrition and Exercise.

3. International Field-Based Positions
Our U.S. headquarters also recruits a limited number of qualified individuals to support field-based programs in a variety of International locations. In addition Save the Children International and 30 national Save the Children organizations around the world also recruit for positions overseas.

ACEI has two internships available for the summer of 2013. Interns are given the opportunity to gain work experience consisting primarily of online research and data gathering that will contribute to the development of briefing papers and other types of resources. In addition to their day-to-day assignments, interns will have the opportunity to attend various meetings related to childhood education.  Interns should be enrolled in a graduate degree program that focuses on global education issues with a particular interest in children's education. A focus on one specific aspect of childhood education, such as basic education or early childhood development, is also acceptable. Interns, who have had some international experience working or living outside the U.S., are preferred. 

I could not find my international dream job in my search; however, I would like the opportunity to travel and help internationally with early childhood.  My best guess would be that I would need similar skills as I would here.  It would also be beneficial if I spoke other languages.

A job opportunity that interests me is opening up and running an early childhood program that is all inclusive, equitable, and high quality.

·         A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood and experience

·         Knowledge of early childhood development, diversity, and be culturally enriched

·         Knowledge of rules and regulations of early childhood program

·         Strong communication and collaborative skills

 

Another job that is of interest is Education Coordinator for an early childhood program.

·         A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood and experience

·         Knowledge of early childhood development, diversity, and be culturally enriched

·         Knowledge of rules and regulations of early childhood program

·         Strong communication and collaborative skills

·         Four years of experience
 

4 comments:

  1. Luci,

    Like you I did not find my dream job internationally but, I did find a job in Kenya that was appealing as early childhood educations specialist. I think it would be awesome to go to another country and understand their priorities in early childhood and how they are similar to ours in America. Great blog as always!

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  2. NAECTE is an important organization to know about and be a part of. In order to better children they need teachers who are well educated in the field and have the abilities to full reach every child in their care. I hope that in your dream job, that you find a way to help yourself better educate themselves to help the children in your center.

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  3. Luci,
    I think the internship sounds very interesting and you brought up a valid point that knowing another language would be very helpful; the UNESCO job posting that I found required English or French and knowledge of another language preferred. Have you traveled outside the U.S.? I have not (except for brief trips to Canada and Mexico) so it would be a big learning curve for me! Thanks, Luci!

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  4. Hi Luci,
    I chose Save the Children as well. At an elementary school I once worked, there was an after school program funded by them. Save the Children also purchased new library books and computer programs to promote literacy. I was not so much aware of the international efforts, but I find their approach amazing. Thanks for your review of ACEI. I will explore this further as well. I enjoyed your blog!
    Kristi

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