Saturday, July 25, 2015

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


 

The three National/Federal Level or communities of practice that appealed to me. I chose these organizations/job because they are wonderful opportunity to work in the early childhood field, where I could make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families. Children and families have an opportunity to be empower, better their lives and receive quality care/services and education.
National Association of State Board of Education
http://www.nasbe.org/about-us/employment/

The NASBE has both an opportunity for employment and an internship program that provide an experiences to work with the state board of education, become an education leader and work together various policies. The internship also provides opportunity to work with different nonprofit organization.

General Qualifications

Currently attending an institution of higher education that allows internships and in which the student has obtained permission to participate. A beginning knowledge of federal or state government. Some working knowledge of education issues and vocabulary. An ability to think critically and analytically.

Chicago Public School:

I would apply for a position as a kindergarten teacher

Responsible for instructional planning, written lesson plans, ensures fairness in teacher-pupil relationships and exhibits an understanding and respect for students. Must be able to work as a team. Build a positive relationship with students and parents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

All teachers new to the district must first gain eligibility in the CPS Teacher Quality Pool to be considered for teaching positions.  Information on these steps is available on the bottom of the CPS Careers page.

Illinois Action for Children:

 The Family engagement specialist is a full-time position. http://www.actforchildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=About_JobsOpenings

The duties is to develop and maintain a meaningful relationship with assigned families.  To help families identify their interests, articulate their strengths and needs and accomplish and/or develop goals. To use goal-oriented family visits to support their interests and needs through the Family Partnership Plan. To work in a team setting with all staff to provide updates, determine the needs of children and provide guidance and direction to meet the individual needs of children.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
Two years of experience as a Caseworker or similar position.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Reliable personal transportation and insurance required.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Exploring roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels


The three state organizations that I chose that appealed to me are: 1. National Associated for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 2. Center for Early Childhood, 3. Oklahoma State Department of education. I have chosen these three organizations, because they all support the well-being of children and their families. Each of these organizations are reliable resources for employment and information concerning early childhood education.

The Guidance Center for Early Childhood

Provides services that help empower children, adults and families to live better lives for over 50 years. The Guidance Center provides over 40 different treatments, prevention, growths and education services to more than 20,000 people annually. 

If I were to pursuit a job through the Guidance Center organization, I would choose to work as an Early Head Start Teacher/full year in River Rouge Michigan. This new position would allow me to move to another state with my family. Also the position would be higher than the one I already have, which is my desire to continue to make a difference and positive impact in the lives of children.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the Early childhood Education/Child Development with Infants/Toddlers coursework. Must have previous professional experience working with pregnant women, infants and toddlers. Must have valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

National Association Education for Young Children Early Childhood Career Center
 Provides online features to make finding a new job search easier for job seekers and employees. The Career Center is free to all job seekers. NAEYC provides job seekers with access to the best employers and jobs in the industry.
On the NAEYC Career website the job I would like to pursuit is Early Head Start Health and Disabilities Coordinator.
Qualifications:  Must be capable of maintaining certification in First Aid and CPR for adults, infants, and children.  Must be able to bend, squat, and interact with children. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Must possess a valid VA Driver’s License and daily access to reliable transportation. Must be able to travel to and from centers and assist children into and out of vehicles and booster seats, if requested.  Must be willing to adjust work schedule as necessary. One year working with children or families in a health related setting required.
Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in special education, school psychology, communication disorders, or closely related field [official transcript(s) required]. Possession of a valid special education certificate, or a valid psychometry, school psychologist, or speech-language pathology certificate. Experience working in the field of special education.
Considerable knowledge of modern special education techniques, methods and practices; of current trends and sources of information in the field of special education; of educational psychology; general knowledge of tests and measurements including individual educational/psychological tests; adequate knowledge of public relations.

References:

 (2015). The Guidance Center. Retrieved from http://www.guidance-center
  
              .org/early-childhood.

 (2015). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  
        Early Head Start Health and Disabilities Coordinator. Retrieved from

       http://careerforum.naeyc.org/jobs/7315626/early-head-start-health-and-disabilities-

       Coordinator.

(2015). Oklahoma State Department of Education. Retrieved from