Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community:
Internationally
“UNICEF is
mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection
of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their
opportunities to reach their full potential. This organization is guided by the Convention
on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as
enduring ethical principles and international standards of behavior towards
children. UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and development of
children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human
progress. UNICEF also mobilizes
political will and material resources to help countries, particularly
developing countries, ensure a "first call for children" and to build
their capacity to form appropriate policies and deliver services for children
and their families. UNICEF is committed
to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children - victims of
war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation and
those with disabilities. UNICEF responds
in emergencies to protect the rights of children. In coordination with United
Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique facilities
for rapid response available to its partners to relieve the suffering of
children and those who provide their care} UNICEF responds in emergencies to
protect the rights of children. In coordination with United Nations partners
and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique facilities for rapid
response available to its partners to relieve the suffering of children and
those who provide their care” (http://www.unicef.org). I chose this organization because it is known
all around the world for advocating for the rights of all children.
Academy for Educational
Development (AED) (2011). http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm
AED'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. AED works in all the
major areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health,
and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the United States and
developing countries throughout the world.
AED aims to strengthen the enabling environment and policies needed to
support energy options for sustainable development. AED provides energy
solutions that integrate social, economic and environmental objectives for
empowering people. I chose this
organization because its main focus is to improve critical economic and social
problems in people’s lives.
Save the Children. (2011). http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official
Site.htm
Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that
promotes Children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in
developing countries. It was established
in the United Kingdom in order to improve the lives of children through better
education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing
emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. Save the Children has had
a huge impact in education around the world. They help train teachers, parents
and volunteers. I chose this organization
because if focuses on children in developing countries. Many of these children do not have the
resources needed to improve opportunities for education and health care.
Some job opportunities that interest me
include:
Pre-school
Teacher - Getting a job in this field requires the candidate to possess the key
personal traits, as well as the formal education and training, needed to work
with young children. Teaching preschool requires patience and the ability
to reteach material until the students understand it. Preschool teachers need
to have a well-developed imagination, creativity, and the flexibility to create
lessons and activities to operate effectively in the classroom.
Counselor –
highly qualified with both strong academic backgrounds and extensive
multi-disciplinary experience in working with young children. In addition
counselors are active participants serving with a variety of provincial and
local child education initiatives.
Psychologist –
must model respectful behavior and
language, as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle. They should also be
consistent and positive in their interactions with children. Patience and
flexibility are especially important not only when interacting with children,
but also families and other staff. Knowledge of psychology can be beneficial to students
when applied in the classroom. This
skill can help you understand why a child is acting in a certain way. That
means when you face a challenging situation in the classroom, you will have the
skill to get to the root of the problem and respond appropriately. You
don’t need to earn a master’s or PhD, just be sure to make use of any previous
psychology credits you may have.
Social Worker -
You will need a degree in social
work to become a social worker. If you are not studying this subject at the
moment you will need to take another undergraduate degree in the future: this
is normally a full three-year degree in social work, but there are some accelerated two-year programs
for graduates in relevant subjects such as sociology, social policy, psychology
and law.
Reference
http://www.aed.org/en/index.htmhttp://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official Site.htm
Thanks for your post. I also found Save the Children interesting. There is a branch at my daughter'a school that does positive things for the children. I have always wondered about the organization and it surprised me that they are internationally known!
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