Thank You Walden University

I decided to do a Vlog on my Blog. I answered all of the assignment requirements for the blog in the video. I just thought it would be fun to show my face and expressions.

YouTube Link--->   https://youtu.be/m-NbsaR5OlY

Organizations Around the World and the Start of One at Home

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is an organization created in 1946 to help children in post war of Europe but have spread to help the needs of children in other developing countries. This organization is interesting because it helps children with the basic needs of life such as food, education, shelter, medicine, etc. They also believe that helping children now helps the future of society (United Nations Children's Fund, n.d.). They are currently hiring for a street fundraiser deputy manager for 13-15 pounds per hour in the United Kingdom. The deputy manager will help launch a national campaign. The potential employee must have two years of experience with face to face fundraising as part of a team. They must demonstrate their experience training and developing other fundraisers and team leaders. Also, they should knowledge of compliance and standards. This job is interesting because it makes the public aware of what children are going through around the world. Without the money these children may not get the opportunities that they need to thrive. I would need to develop my selling skills to sell people on the street to give to a worthy cause (UNICEF Jobs, n.d.).

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization creates opportunities for communications between civilizations and communities around the world. They make sure they have shared values and create dialogue for communities to speak and understand one another’s culture and goals for their society. I think this is very important. People around the world usually have things in common. Everyone wants to live in peace and have a well life. If we all can understand that then we can get along better. Many countries have different languages so there are translators that can bridge this gap of misunderstandings (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, 2011). There is a job available in Paris for Program Specialist $90,640 a year salary. The duties include coordinating and creating programs for ecological and earth sciences, water sciences, and science policy. Obviously I do not have background in the science such as these but it can be very important for the environment for children. However, I do love researching and coordinating (Program Specialist, n.d.).

In the state of Georgia, early childhood educators are required to obtain 10 hours of training per year. These trainings have to be approved by the state and taught by an approved trainer. However, most centers have their teachers train online where they can just click through the training and call themselves trained. No! We need better ongoing trainers in the field. I want to become a trainer that motivates and inspire teachers for the betterment of themselves and the children because a lot of teachers have emotional issues that they need to work through themselves in order to be an effective teacher. An approved trainer is self-employed. They work independently or they could work as a team under a company. I plan to develop my own ECE training company. I will need to first become an approved trainer. The requirements are as follows to become a Trainer 1: bachelor degree in ECE or Child Development or 225 clock hours, take Trainer for Trainers I 40 hour class, and at least 3 years of early care and education experience. I have the degree and the 225 clock hours. After this degree program, I will take the Training for Trainer Course (Trainer Designation Requirements, n.d.).

*While writing this last paragraph I just imagined my own Training Academy for teachers. I had to stop to record my vision. It will be so exciting. I already started a Facebook Page called (click--> Within the Walls of Childcare. Go there and Like and Follow my page.

Program Specialist. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/1/jobdetail.ftl

Trainer Designation Requirements. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.training.decal.ga.gov/become-georgia-approved-trainer/trainer-designation-requirements

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

UNICEF Jobs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/unicef-deputy-manager-street-fundraising-13-50-15-50-plus-bonus-immediate-start-unicef-JV_IC2680716_KO0,79_KE80,86.htm?jl=2450040034&ctt=1497825023795

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/

Within the Walls of Childcare

I have created a Facebook page called Within the Walls of Childcare (Like My Page). You can find great information about the care of children on the page. Later it will become a business that will begin by educating ECE teachers. I will become a, Approved ECE Trainer within the state of Georgia. As an owner of this business I will be an advocate for children by training and inspiring teachers to care for children with the quality of care they deserve.

 

The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a non-profit organization that promotes leadership development and quality ECE programs. It is a member based organization. It also has online training courses including CDA training courses. It also has an accreditation program that measures the standard of care for centers (Association for Early Learning Leaders, n.d.). I chose this organization because it centers around developing teachers and the ECE centers. A lot of centers need improvement in the classroom.

 

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an organization that helps promote quality education for children eight and below. The organization promotes ECE practices, policies, and research. They have prepared systems that helps with professional development. They offer accreditation that will ensure a high standard of care. NAEYC is very influential to the ECE legislation in government. Plus, they hold yearly events where educators and national experts teach other ECE educators about the latest research and techniques with children. I chose this organization because it is the number one organization in the nation that ECE educators trust and depend on for information (About NAEYC, n.d.).
 

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you I have applied to a handful of director positions and have went on one interview. It is in Acworth, Ga at Favorite Time Academy. I was very impressed with the center and the story behind why she built it. She usually does three interviews in all so I am eagerly waiting another call from the owner. She requires that the director at least has an associate’s degree. The potential director has to be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the state also NAEYC accreditation. She wants someone that will treat her business like their own and like a ministry. (Job no longer listed on Indeed.)

About NAEYC. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/content/about-naeyc

 Association for Early Learning Leaders. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.earlylearningleaders.org/?page=About_ELL

 

Local Happenings with Early Childhood Education in Georgia

Bright From the Start is out state agency that oversees and license the childcare centers in the state of Georgia. This agency is where I research the rules and regulations of the care for the children in my center. It is also in charge of the Pre-Kindergarten program, which is a free program offered to four year olds in the state of Georgia. It also provides financial assistance to families for childcare as well as oversees the federal nutrition program. It recently launched a rating system called Quality Rated. I often visit their website for information needed for the care of children on the childcare center (About Bright from the Start, n.d.).

Georgia Association on Young Children is an organization in Georgia affiliated with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) that supports the education of children ages birth to eight years old. Their mission is to help people to become more aware of the importance of early childcare and help improve early childhood. I chose this site because it can give me the latest news in early childhood (GAYC, n.d.).

The Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) is an organization that advocate for children by making sure parents have quality affordable childcare. Also, they communicate with policy makers to advocate for children that effects children through law. Lastly, they educate owners, directors, and teachers about the rules and regulations of running a center and caring for children within the center. I chose this organization because it has regular scheduled webinars to allowing members to communicate back and forth about the issues of childcare (Our Mission, n.d.).

The most recent job search is a Director’s position in Kennesaw, Ga at Childtime Learning Centers. They are requiring a committed person who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and able to run a school. The director must be at least 21 years old and a degree with childcare experience, obtained a 40 hour director training course, CPR/First Aid Certified,  and has been a director for at least five years. I am qualified except for five year as a director. I had to be a director to become a director. I keep hitting that snag and I am about sick of that. I know I can run a center. I am learning everything I can as an assistant director to become a director. I just need the chance. However, it does say at the bottom of the listing “Required experience: childcare administration: 1 year. I have two years. Which requirement are they considering (Childcare Center Director, n.d.)?

 About Bright from the Start. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://decal.ga.gov/BftS/About.aspx

About GAYC. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://gayconline.org/about-gayc/

Childcare Center Director, (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Therapy-Staff---Plymouth,-MI/jobs/Child-Care-Center-Director-7abd87deb33b81f9?q=Child+Care+Director

Our Mission. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://georgiachildcare.org/