“If I knew I should die tomorrow, I would plant a tree today”

 Stephen Girard.......... 

   

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EVERYONE

THANK YOU 

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YOUR THOUGHTS,IDEAS & 

REFLECTIONS

YOU HELPED ME ENJOY THIS JOURNEY

  

I WISH ALL OF YOU WELL

IN ALL OF YOUR ENDEAVORS. 

     3 Things I learned are: I learned how to read a research paper; to use the onlne citation site-- Bibme;  

                                         I learned how to stay positive, peaceful and patient 

  

      2 Longterm goals are:  to stay current in the field; learn to speak Spanish and lern Sign Language                                                and become that Adjunct Professor you ultilmately want to be                                                    

  Jobs Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 (Resubmitted with Links Added)

Sorry Friends, my inadvertence. I resubmitted this with the links added this time:

The Economic Cooperation and Development link is:  an international member organization located in Paris, France. It monitors numerous issues, collects and analyzes data, holds collaborative discussions and uses its power to make decisions that support prosperity and fights poverty. It also offers aspiring young professionals with advanced degrees or working towards attaining advanced degrees exciting committee job opportunities that will widen their knowledge base about current issues while readying them for the real world of work and if I was a bit younger looking for an interesting place to work while being involved in the field with international peers, I would jump at the chance to do it with this company.

http://www.oecd.org/index.htm

 

The International Step By Step Association (ISSA) is another organization that peaked my interest. It serves as a learning community who welcomes all individuals and organizations who are interested in:  joining and connecting with a community that promotes quality, equitable and integrated services for children, families and practitioners; increases early childhood development and qualified workforce awareness and supporting advocacy for all children, especially the most vulnerable among us (especially, vulnerable single families—non-gender specific) within Europe and Central Asia and as an educator living in America, I would not mind finding out more about being a member of this organization as it might help me advocate for universal standards in Early Childhood.

http://www.issa.nl/index.html

 

Lastly, the Save the Children organization sparks my interest because as an educator, I feel that this organizations is the one that really makes me feel like a change agent who is able to make contribution in developing  and financially supporting the organization’s philanthropic strategies designed to advance the issues I care about in improving the health and well-being of vulnerable children and families (especially vulnerable single families—non-gender specific) around the world.

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.html

 

As an Educator who has worked with young children for the past 20 years and who has almost earned an advanced degree in Early Childhood, I believe I have the skills to serve and work in all of the above organizations I am interested in. I am also very excited just thinking about the idea of being a change agent in the world, while living in a new place and making new friends and so, I feel the need to say, I really enjoyed this assignment. Thank you, Dr. Darragh. It was both a meaningful and fun mental exercise!

Jobs Roles in the ECE Community : Internationally

The Economic Cooperation and Development is an international member organization located in Paris, France. It monitors numerous issues, collects and analyzes data, holds collaborative discussions and uses its power to make decisions that support prosperity and fights poverty. It also offers aspiring young  professionals with advanced degrees or working towards attaining advanced degrees exciting committee job opportunities that will widen their knowledge base about current issues while readying them for the real world of work and if I was a bit younger looking for an interesting place to work while being involved in the field with international peers, I would jump at the chance to do it with this company.

The International Step By Step Association (ISSA) is another organization that peaked my interest. It serves as a learning community who welcomes all individuals and organizations who are interested in:  joining and connecting with a community that promotes quality, equitable and integrated services for children, families and practitioners; increases early childhood development and qualified workforce awareness and supporting advocacy for all children, especially the most vulnerable among us (especially, vulnerable single families—non-gender specific) within Europe and Central Asia and as an educator living in America,  I would not mind finding out more about being a member of this organization as it might help me advocate for universal standards in Early Childhood.

Lastly, the Save the Children organization sparks my interest because as an educator, I feel that this organizations is the one that really makes me feel like a change agent who is able to make contribution in developing  and financially supporting the organization’s philanthropic strategies designed to advance the issues I care about in improving the health and well-being of vulnerable children and families (especially vulnerable single families—non-gender specific) around the world.  

As an Educator who has worked with young children for the past 20 years and who has almost earned an advanced degree in Early Childhood, I believe I a have the skills to serve and work in all of the above organizations I am interested in. I am also very excited just thinking about the idea of being a change agent in the world while experiencing something new, while possibly living in a new place and making new friends and so, I feel the need to say, I really enjoyed this assignment. Thank you, Dr. Darragh. It was a meaningful and fun mental exercise, too!

ECE Jobs at the National/Federal Level

I have chosen 3 National organizations that I am familiar with. but I have chosen them because I would like to know more I hope you do, too.   

1. Naeyc Job Opportunities. The following link  has jobs available in Washington, DC. I believe that this  might be a wonderful place to work because of its meaningful work in the field and it offers great benefits. 

NAEYC JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

2.  Child Care Aware. Gives state by state child care information.  They also have job opportunities all over the United States that you might be interested in pursuing..

CHILD CARE AWARE JOBS


3. Teach Early Childhood National Center. may not have any job openings but it has a wealth of information worth checking out. It's mission is "Working to help T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® alumni and supporters grow through professional development, advocacy, leadership and personal development.


T..E.A.C.H.Early Childhood National Center

Places I Imagine I or A Colleague May Want To Work in Early Childhood

1.  PAKEY STARS Technical Support Assistant
          One of the places I imagine I would like to work in early childhood in the city could be a PAKEYS STARS Technical Support Assistant. A technical assistance support person conducts an intensive, one-on-one service to early learning and school-age facilities to help it facility achieve specific Keystone STARS quality performance standards and movement within the STAR levels.

It is administered through five Regional Keys in partnership with consultants who have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to guide programs in the Keystone STARS content areas of Staff Qualifications and Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Early Learning (and School-Age) Program, and Partnerships with Family and Community.

Its goals are to: assist eligible STARS facilities to achieve specific quality performance standards and achievement up to a higher STAR levels using an established action plan. Another goal is to enhance, but not duplicate, the services provided by other parts of the early childhood education system including the STARS management process, professional development, and the initiatives of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education. Lastly, its final goal is to promote a team approach to addressing the needs of practitioners and programs together with the STARS manager and other partners.

Any certified or registered center, group, and/or home-based provider that is enrolled in Keystone STARS program at STAR 1 or above and have enrolled in or completed the Keystone STARS Core Professional Development Series may request STARS TA services. This position is not available at this time.

2.  PA Key Early Head Start Specialist

This full-time position is available.  You will work with programs primarily in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia Counties with periodic travel to Harrisburg. The Berks County Intermediate Unit and the PAKey program is seeking an individual with experience in Head Start and Infant/Toddler programming providing technical assistance, coaching and monitoring to infant/toddler programs in a variety of early learning settings primarily in the Southeastern region of the state.  Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are also necessary.   Master’s degree in early education, child development, special education or social work is preferred. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards is also preferred.   A minimum of 5 years of high level work in the field of early learning.  Send cover letter and resume to Kelly Hollenbach, BCIU, 1111 Commons Blvd., P.O. Box 16050, Reading, PA  19612-6050 or email to kelhol@berksiu.org by March 17, 2017. Online application available at www.berksiu.org.   EOE

3.  Executive Coordinator – Lancaster, PA.
Job Title: Executive Coordinator – Lancaster, PA.
Job Position: Management and Administration
Organization: Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Email Address: staffing@caplanc.org
Website: http://www.caplanc.org/
City/Area: Lancaster
State: PA
Zip Code: 17603


Duties:  The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) is seeking a Director for the Head Start program. The successful candidate will exhibit, model and communicate, the qualities of transformational leadership to all stakeholders within Head Start and CAP. In addition to delegating authority and responsibility to ensure effective and accountable program management, he/she will need to motivate and communicate with staff through regular staff and individual supervisory meetings.  He/she will provide clear communication about program goals, policies, performance expectations through staff development, written communication and other methods as needed. The candidate possesses the ability to interpret and implement Federal guidelines, as they apply to Head Start, as well as, ensuring full compliance with all relevant guidelines regarding parent involvement. He/she will oversee the training and development of the Policy Council to insure maximum feasible participation by parents. This exempt opportunity requires a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel throughout Lancaster County.


Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or closely related field, required
• Minimum of two years administrative and supervisory experience
• Minimum of three years working with preschool children and families, preferably in a Head Start program
• Ability to administer a complex program that requires supervisory management of people, materials, and money
• Ability to gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate oral and written reports and recommendations to effectively supervise professional staff, and to accept supervision
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management, other CAP departments, subordinate managers and members of the Head Start Policy Council
• Ability to speak, hear and understand spoken English sufficiently to process directions and follow directions
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; including experience training employees
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as performance standards, information memoranda and program guidance
• Proven experience generating reports and writing correspondence
• Ability to maintain a high level standard of confidentiality and discretion
• Respect and sensitivity toward cultural differences
• Ability to take initiative, use consultative skills and build strong, productive relationships
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail, deadlines, and efficient record keeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications

Instructions:
How to apply: For consideration, an application for employment and detailed resume with cover letter must be submitted.


The application may be downloaded at: http://www.caplanc.org/Employment-Opportunities


How to submit application:
By email: staffing@caplanc.org OR
By mail or in person to:
Chief Personnel Officer, 601 S. Queen Street, P.O. Box 599
Lancaster, PA , 17608 Lancaster, PA, 17603 

My Wordie

The following words in lowercase, captures the characteristics of a professional working with children and families in education and having an understanding and awareness of how the capital letter words -- Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Professional Training all work together for the continued growth of the professional educator is especially important.