Three international organizations that appeals to
me:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): http://www.unicef.org
UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for
children are the cornerstone of human progress. UNICEF was created to work with
others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and
discrimination place in a child’s path. They believe that we together can
advance the cause for humanity. Also, they advocate for measures to give
children the best start in life, promote girls’ education- ensuring that they
complete primary education as a minimum, act so that all children are immunized
against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, work to prevent the
spread of HIV/AIDS among young people, and involve everyone in creating
protective environments for children.
Save the Children- http://www.savethechildren.org
Save the Children is the leading independent
organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the
United States and around the world. This organization help children and
families help themselves by commitment to accountability, innovation and
collaboration in the heart of communities.
Academy for Educational Development (AED) - http://www.aed.org
Academy for Educational Development’s mission is to
make a positive difference in people’s lives by working in partnership to
create and implement innovative solutions to critical social and economic
problems. This organization works in all the major areas of human development,
with a focus on education, health, and economic opportunities for the least
advantaged in the U.S. and developing countries throughout the world.
Job Opportunities
The job opportunity I found interesting to me
internationally was a Coordinator at Early Steps to School Success (ESSS).
Early Steps to School Success provides early childhood education services to
pregnant women and children birth to five years of age, education services to
their parents, and ongoing staff training to the community early childhood
educators. The Coordinator will recruit pregnant families and children ages
birth to five into the program, develop and schedule the program activities,
provide regular home visits to families, organize and conduct parent/child
groups in the elementary schools, conduct child screenings and make referrals
to community providers, coordinate/collaborate with program partners,
participate in training and technical assistance activities, and participate in
the evolution of Early Steps, including data collection, interviewing and
videotaping activities. The education requirements and experience I will need
for this position will be an AA degree in Early Childhood or related field with
2-3 years related experience, experience and training working in an early
childhood/parenting education program, experience leading parent groups, and
experience in collaborating with early childhood programs in the community.
References:
Academy for Educational Development (AED). (2013).
Retrieved from http://aed.org
Save the Children. (2013). Retrieved from http://savethechildren.org
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). (2013).
Retrieved from http://unicef.org
Carol,
ReplyDeleteI also found the job posting for Coordinator at Early Steps to School Success to be intriguing. I have always wanted home visits to be a part of my job. There is something special about being welcomed into someone's home, it develops a true bond. It would also be rewarding to help families find a early childhood program for their child and empower them to be a true partner in their child's education. :)
In your descriptions of a couple agencies, you mentioned that they look for innovative solutions to problems. I found the same thing mentioned in the descriptions of organizations I researched as well. I find it uplifting that people are thinking outside the box for long-term solutions, as it signals the coming of great positive social change.
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