Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

I have chosen three international organizations that work for positive social change for young children and families: United Nations, Children Funds (UNICEF) is offering a job opportunity position in a Child Protection Specialist. The requirement is eight years of experience in humanitarian work, and to speak two languages. Another job offer was a Consultancy Assignment. This job will give you the opportunity to travel around the world supporting programs for young children early development. This job requires a three year experience at the national or international level and is good for a person who wants to travel.

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

The Second organization is Save the Children. There is a position open for an Early Head Start teacher with an AA degree or higher. Another position opening is the Director of Program Quality. This program is in London England, and is required to have a Master’s degree in the early childhood or social science field. These jobs can better serve young children, and protect their rights in the early childhood environment. These jobs also require experience on the national or international level.

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

The third organization is Academy for Educational Development: A position I found on this site is a Teacher Exchange Program. This program will help teachers to connect and communicate with teachers from around the world. Working in this position, professionals can share their experiences and knowledge to build a network of inspiration to other. There are other countries involved with this program, but through building a network, it will enhance others to participate. A Master’s degree is required.

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

After reading through the different research, I realize in many organizations, there are more than one spoken languages. In order to work on the international level, I would need more that a Master’s degree. The work is very inspiring, but I would need to learn different languages and have to experience working with different culture of people in the early childhood field in order to be success in my work.