As I researched international early childhood
organizations, I found so much on how they support and advocate for the healthy
development of all children around the world. I took a lot of time looking at
the job opportunities and memberships available. The opportunities really look
like something I might involve myself in in the future.
The Save the Children organization was one that I
wanted to find out more on because I see commercials and advertisements for
them all the time. After looking at the website, I found out that they have
been working for children for a long time. Eglanyne
Jebb founded the Save the Children Fund in England in 1919 to aid children in
war-ravaged central Europe. By the 1930’s the Save the Children network was
established in the U.S. and working out of 5 states. They have several job
opportunities available. One that interested me the most was the Program Specialist
in Early Childhood Development. They provide training,
technical assistance, and management support to program partners to ensure
quality program implementation and results for children. This particular job is
located in Omaha, NE. You have to have a Bachelors degree in Early childhood or
related field and experience as a mentor, trainer, and coach. This position
would be very interesting for me if it wasn’t located in Nebraska. This leads
me to what is being by this organization in my home state of Alabama. Only
three counties use their programs so I am going to research further to see
about getting more schools in need to use their programs.
Another organization I
like is the Academy for Educational Development. I admire all the effort they
put in to improve the lives of every person in the world. They create projects
all over the world to meet the unique needs of each person and each area. They have
many job postings and only 4 in the U.S. The Grantee Specialist job requires
applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and 8 years experience in finance management.
Duties include providing technical assistance and training to
Head Start Grantees in the areas of fiscal operations and program design and
management. The other job posting require additional finance experience;
something I do not have.
The United Nations Population
Fund advocates helping improve the rights of young children all over the world
and works to improve the lives of woman and young children. One of their
biggest efforts is to eradicate child marriage; something that is all too
common. Most of their job postings are in other counties like Africa. Since
they support rights of people and the family in general, their benefits package
is amazing for people raising families. You can telecommute, get paid maternity
leave, and free preschool for your children. I am glad I ran across this organization
and will work with them as I advocate for children.
It is interesting how our experiences seem to overlap when it comes to job hunting within the organizations the course suggests. I too had a hard time finding any job opportunities for educators even when education is one of the primary aspects of many of the organizations mission. The job postings were always for financial managers or managerial organizers etc. The required experiences were not at all related to education degrees. It actually makes me question how much the organizations commit to the actual education portion of their structures. I myself was disappointed at this element of my own research.
ReplyDeleteJalice,
ReplyDeleteI also selected save the children. As you stated, I had heard of them; however, I did not have much factual information. One thing that I found interesting is that they provide rapid response to children in times of crisis. I believe that this is important because, while there are a number of organizations that provide rapid response to victims of natural disaster or conflict, this organization specializes in the specific needs of children.
Thank you for sharing,
Amanda
Reference
Save the Children. (2015). Retrieved from https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=3002
Hi Jalice,
ReplyDeleteI actually did not pick the Save the Children organization because of the numerous television commercials but I am glad you researched this organization because I learned so much. I did not realize that this organization goes back to 1919 and they are still in the forefront of helping children today.
Hi Jalice,
ReplyDeleteYou selected three interesting International organizations that promote the well-being of their children. I believe as the organizations that all children should be first and especially poor children. Poor children deserve the right to a high quality education as well as the wealthy children.
Hi Jalice,
ReplyDeleteYou selected three interesting International organizations that promote the well-being of their children. I believe as the organizations that all children should be first and especially poor children. Poor children deserve the right to a high quality education as well as the wealthy children.
Hi Jalice,
ReplyDeleteYou selected three interesting International organizations that promote the well-being of their children. I believe as the organizations that all children should be first and especially poor children. Poor children deserve the right to a high quality education as well as the wealthy children.
Hi Jalice,
ReplyDeleteI like your information on save the children. I believe you will be a good candidate for looking into helping these organizations in any way possible. After reading your post I can tell you will keep up with this research to give back some support through telecommute. Good luck to you and the families will be bless to have you on there team.