Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

• At least three international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them
1. FHI 360 program: This program is about promoting overall education success and health, not only in the lives of children, also in families. They just don't stick to the classroom, they are willing to go above and beyond to make sure success is present. They also take time to teach educators and they are diverse in their approach. They go worldwide as well a in the United States with their program, "FHI 360 works side by side with ministries, communities, schools, teachers and families to create education systems that respond to the complex, dynamic and diverse needs of the people they serve"; "We are a leader in designing international exchanges that promote leadership, professional development and global collaboration" (Academy for Educational Development, 2011).
2. Save the Children: Since 1932 this program has been providing food, shelter, and clothing for children in need. I like how the put the child's need first when a disaster strikes and when they see a need. Children are too often left behind or neglected when a major disaster strikes. They need our love and support all the time and Save the Children show that they care about their wants, dreams, and hopes. Also not only do they help children in the U.S., but globally too, "We help children in 120 countries, including the United States, working with Save the Children members worldwide" (Save the Children, 2011).
3. International Step by Step Association: I love this organization, it's mission and vision are exactly what's needed in today's society for our youth. While reading the vision statement, it gave me hope that change in our education system is possible; "A society where families, communities and professionals work together to empower each child to reach her or his full potential and embrace values of social justice and equity" (International Step by Step Association, n.d.). They also take time to help professionals and provide them with research, so they can become effective as well.

 

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you

1. Principal at the Taunton School International. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom. Skills needed to perform this job are as follows, " proven track record of senior management in an international setting, either in the UK or abroad, with  strong commercial acumen together with a QTS qualification and an ability to control quality in academic and pastoral provision" (the pie jobs, 2014).
2. Resident Director in Iringa, Tanzania. Located in Iringa Town, Tanzania. Skills needed to perform this job are as follows, "The CIEE Iringa Resident Director is responsible for the quality and success of the programs offered at the CIEE Study Center in Iringa Town and Iringa Province, Tanzania. The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of in-country operations as well as for long-range planning, ongoing program evaluation, and development. The Resident Director is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of program quality and customer satisfaction" (ciee, n.d.).

References
Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html

The Pie Jobs. (2014). Principal. Retrieved from http://thepiejobs.com/jobs/view/principal-6/

CIEE. (n.d.). Resident Director, Iringa, Tanzania. Retrieved from http://www.ciee.org/how/