Time Well Spent

Needless to say I have discovered several heartfelt learning in this program. As I think back to the start of this program keeping in mind my undergraduate was in a different field. I found the benefits of play in the lives of children in the early childhood stages quite interesting. I honestly believe without gaining the knowledge and concept behind the importance of play I would have been one of those teachers trying to make learning machine out of young people. The next issue that was significant to me was the realization that in order to be beneficial to young children you have to concentrate on the entire family unit. Prior to this I would have only seek to help the child which would have been very counterproductive due to parent being the first teacher to their children. In order to get give the best to children you have to support everyone that is significant in their life. My final deep felt learning was how influential biases and isms are in this field and even more how to address my own so that they want prevent me from being an asset to the field.  

My long time goal or commitment to the field of early childhood is to support and empower every family with young children to be all that they can be and advocating for the equal education opportunity for all children in the world.  Children are our future it here in their lives that that gain the significant skill to be the future leader with need to carry the world. I am committed to giving them that opportunity.

Dr. Teri,

Thank you for your heartfelt understanding, consideration, and insight. I wish you all the best that life has to offer.

Colleagues,

Wow!! We made. Thank you for all the sharing, caring and support through the months and years which ever applies. Each and everyone of you provide so much and words cannot explain the gratitude I have for you guys and gals. (Smile) I pray that you all continue to grow and wish you the best in your future endeavors. God Bless each of YOU!!!!

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 

The three international organizations or communities of practiced that appealed to me are UNICEF, Save the Children and United Nation Education.

These organizations are of interest to me due to the fact that they cater to helping and empowering individuals in some type of positive way. The UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress (UNICEF, n.d.).  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 (Save the Children, 2011). They help children and families help themselves. UNESCO’s purpose is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural discourse through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information ( UNESCO,2011).

The job opportunities that are available are as follow:  Senior Specialist Child Protection Systems at Save the Children in Haiti. The requirements for this job include:

·         BA in Social Sciences, Social Work or related areas.

·         Eight years of relevant work experience with progressively greater management and/or advisory responsibilities, in the planning, design and implementation of child protection and social protection systems at national policy, service provision and community levels.

·         Direct field experience in child protection and related institutional reform planning, management or evaluation, an advantage.

·         Relevant international NGO experience is an asset.

·         Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

·         Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage and be a part of teams (multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-agency).

·         Demonstrated strong communication skills with ability to give effective presentations to groups and individuals.

·         Ability to build/contribute to effective partnerships.

·         Able to establish course of action for self and ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively.

·         Ability to build capacity and coach—explain, demonstrate, provide feedback and reinforcement. Actively identifies area for learning, creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities, uses newly gained skill and knowledge appropriately on the job.

·         Demonstrates SC core values.

·         Fluency in French and English required. Creole a plus

References:

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

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm United Nations

Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/