This week I conducted research over international organizations that focus on the early childhood field. Often, I am so focus on education because I am educator but I have to remember there are other aspects of early childhood such as poverty.
1. The first organization is Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. This organization focuses on promoting policies and advances practices. This site reminds me of NAEYC because it offers professional development opportunities and different resources. This organization advocates primarily for children with special needs and disabilities.
This organization has one opening for an Executive Director (DEC). The posting says that it closed back in March but it is still posted and has the ability to still be submitted. Some of the qualifications for this job is demonstrates knowledge of dec primary mission and values, a master's degree in a related field, such as early education, special education or related services and a record of developing and effectively managing operations budgets and security program funding.
Website: www.dec-sped.org
2. The next organization is Association for Childhood Education International. This organization focus on united knowledge educator experience and perspective in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children. This organization reminds me of a giant community of practice because of the issues and resources that the organization presents. At this time there is no open positions but there is always an opportunity for an educator to join this organization and share their knowledge, experience and perspective to advocate for children.
Website: https://acei.org
3. The last organization is an organization that I was able to work for through a contract agreement a couple of times. The organization is the World Bank but in the Education sector. The education sector is about collecting data and determining how to promote quality education. I have the opportunity to work with Puerto Rico through the World Bank contract. The World Bank is also know for wanting to end poverty in families which is an important aspect in the early childhood field. There is one position open for economist which will focus on ending poverty in families. In addition to being a great oral and written communicator other qualifications for this job is have to have general economic knowledge and analytical skills. This position might not fit our degree well, but at this time there are not any data collect positions open for the education sector.
Website: www.worldbank.org/en/topic/education
I love researching all these different organizations! It great to see the value of education and early childhood on a global level.
Cierra,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to find at least one job opening that out master's degrees qualify us for. I certainly had a hard time, as a surprising number of positions had jobs that required communications or public relations degrees. I also like the description of the organization that had the job opening of Executive Director. Were I to apply for and be accepted to that position or one like it I would certainly be passionate about the cause, as inclusion is incredibly important for early childhood. Thanks for your research!
Cierra,
ReplyDeleteThe Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children also made me think about the efforts NAEYC focus on. The opportunity you had at the world bank sounds interesting, World Bank has a broader focus but still includes education and empowerment. Many organization whether direct or not play a role in the education of children, since we know that in order for a child to learn they must be satisfied in a number of other areas.
Jeanelle Hodge
Hi Cierra
ReplyDeleteYou have picked some quality organizations and interesting positions. I have never heard of the world bank and believe their mission to use data to improve quality will benefit children and families.