The
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is one of the organizations that I
would love to work with. Their mission
is to ensure that children have a safe, healthy, and happy childhood. I always thought that their main concern was
nutrition and safe water, but upon researching further I have discovered that
they also have a strong focus on education.
They believe that is a child’s right to have adequate education. They do many different projects in places
such as Asia, Africa, and Afghanistan, as well as the US. They also have developed a School-In-A-Box
kit, which provides all the resources to hold class in virtually any
place. These have been used after
natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, and also in the aftermath of devastated
war zones.
One
of the jobs that I am particularly interested in is the Global Citizen
Fellowship in Atlanta, Georgia. This
position is through the U.S. fund for UNICEF and is a 13 month program that
prepares one to be a leader in public service. It requires a knowledge and passion for those
less fortunate and a commitment to learning about resources for others and the
knowledge to link others to needed services.
The position is largely online but does also require the ability to
travel for trainings and seminars. An
undergraduate degree is required and the position pays a $30,000 stipend for
the 13 month period with a reimbursement of $3,000 for health insurance. Although this is unlike any job I have ever
help, I would love to apply and see what happens!
The
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is another
organization that I am very interested in finding out more about their job
possibilities. NAEYC has been one of my
go to entities for many years in the early childhood field and I would like to
explore further opportunities with their organization. I believe strongly in their mission and feel
my passion for working with young children would be fostered by their ideals
and activities. The position of
Communications and Information Specialist is currently available. I have the qualifications, such as early
childhood experience and good customer service skills, as well as an
undergraduate degree so I believe that I would be a good match for the
position. This job requires helping
those who are working on NAEYC accreditation by providing technical assistance
and links to various resources. Although
it is not my dream job, it could open the door to other possibilities.
My
third choice would be the Administration for Children and Families in the Office
of Head Start. I worked with Head Start,
locally, for 13 years and it was one of the most rewarding times of my
professional life. I have always been
interested in working with them on the national level and this week’s research
confirms that my interest is still warranted.
Although there are not any available positions open at this time, I
would like to work it the training and technical assistance department. This would allow me to offer my expertise and
experiences to other Head Start grantees as they strive to meet the
requirements that are mandated. My years
with Head Start in a variety of roles, including: assistant teacher, lead teacher, child
development coordinator, center director, transportation coordinator,
disabilities coordinator, and director, offers many perspectives and would be a
valuable asset to this department. I
will have to keep an eye out for future employment opportunities!
I
enjoyed this week’s assignment as it gave me a chance to dream and think
outside of my little rural box. I hope
you enjoyed reading my blog and I have provided links below for all of the
organizations that have me curious and hopeful!
Monette
UNICEFUSA
NAEYC
Office of Head
Start
