Jobs and Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 International Organizations

 

The  three international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me was the ISSA, Central and Eastern Europe / Central Asia - International Step by Step Association, the DECET (Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Training, and the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF).

 The  ISSA, is a society where families, communities and professionals work together to empower each child to reach her or his full potential and embrace values of social justice and equity. I chose this organization because they raise awareness of the importance of quality care and education, through informing the general public and influencing policies (ISSA, 2011). If we had more organizations that were acknowledging the value of early childhood education than there would be more funding for the ECE programs.

One of the main beliefs of The DECET’s is that all children and adults have the right to evolve and to develop in a context where there is equity and respect for diversity and education. This organization uses an European network that represents organizations working in the field of early childhood education and care in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, England, Scotland and Spain (DECET, 2011). This organization stood out to me because this organization views early childhood provision as a safe place where people can learn from each other across cultural and other borders and as a public space where prejudices and discrimination can be effectively addressed. I believe the United States can learn a valuable lesson on how unity can rebuild education in our schools.  

 The UNICEF is an international organization that helps provide food, emergency crisis assistance, medical care as well as education for children all around the world. Whether it means building child-friendly schools, making classrooms mobile, training teachers or even rebuilding an entire educational system—UNICEF will do whatever it takes to support a child's right to education (UNICEF, 2011). The main reason why I chose to site is because this organization uses education to transforms lives and break the cycle of poverty that traps so many children. Education is truly the ultimate power against poverty.  

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

International Step by Step Association (ISSA). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html

Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Training (DECET). (2011). Retrieved from www.decet.org

Job Opportunities

Educational Coordinator  for Montclare Childrens School

Model and demonstrate teaching techniques in classroom settings. Support teachers in their practice, including communication with parents. Help coordinate services for children with special needs. Training Specialist for Episcopal Social Services ·         Facilitating Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training to Adolescent Residential Care Staff ·         Certifying employees in core training requirements (First Aid and CPR, Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect, etc.) ·         Conducting various on-site training as needed; preparing training spaces ·         Building marketing materials for trainings and sending out communications in order to increase enrollment ·         Logging all attendance, training evaluations, and certifications ·         Maintaining monthly schedules of training offerings and field work ·         Attending Training Team Supervision meetings and other relevant meetings/workshops   Early Childhood Education Specialist- Head Start- Region II

§  Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.

§  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

§  Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities.

§  Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.