TIME WELL SPENT (THIS JOURNEY OF MINE)

Through this journey, I had the opportunity to learn who I was as a professional. I learned I was a leader with drive and determination to create change. I was able to articulate a problem and strategically develop a plan to work through it. I also learned on this journey is to have passion for the work that you do. Early Childhood has always been a passion of mine, but I learned how deep my passion was for this field. I definitely look at myself as an early childhood professional that is skilled and knowledgeable that can advocate for my passion. However, over this journey, I have learned to embrace the different perceptive of others and learn from it. As an early childhood professional, you should look at the differences as a teachable moment to be used to broaden your thinking. Over the time, I have learned what it is to be an early childhood professional, and be globally prepared for the world.

Long Term Goal

My long term goal is to speak at conferences, trainings, travel all around the world, and forum on early childhood. I want to be at level in my career where I am looked up for guidance in the field. I want the ability to share what I have learned and researched with other professionals. I want to leave a great legacy in the field of early childhood.


For Now (Farewell)

I'm thanking my instructor as well as colleagues for sharing your wisdom and knowledge during this time. Your positive feedback, thoughts, and concerns. I have gained so much will attending Walden University and met some wonderful individuals. To each of you who started on this journey with me, "We started from the bottom now we are here" I wish each of you nothing but the best. As we continue our journey, always remember our passion for children. Thank you all!! Best Wishes!!

Favorite Quote

"Knowledge not shared, is wasted" Clan Jacobs

Antowah Jackson (tayama754@gmail.com)

JOBS/ROLES IN ECE COMMUNITY: INTERNATIONALLY

The United Nations Children's Fund

The United Nations Children's Fund works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children lives, providing health care and immunization, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The UNICEF focus is to build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF appealed to me because it focuses on assuming quality care for the children. They also focus on healthy development of children. Providing mothers and children with quality health care.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years related experience with direct donor constituent contact, event planning, or other relevant employment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication written and verbal, organizational and administrative skills
Ability and enthusiasm to communicate USF's mission.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Must be able to balance multiple tasks and adapt to change priorities

Save the Children  

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. The goal of Save the Children is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children , and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities     Job Opportunity The Early Steps Coordinator   The Early Steps Coordinator provides Social/emotional development, language development and pre-literacy education activities for children and parents through regularly scheduled home visits. Parent/child support and education groups in schools and community settings Screening and referral for children at risk for developmental delay or health care issues. Transition to school activities that connect parents and children to the preschool or kindergarten they will attend. Responsibilities Recruit families for the program Develop and schedule program activities, including home visiting, parent/child groups, toddler playgroups, transition to school activities and other programmatic activities. Organize and conduct regular parent/child groups in the elementary school when possible Conduct child screenings and referrals Training and Technical assistance   International Step by Step Association(ISSA)

International Step by Step Association promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children(ISSA, n.d.). The ISSA is an organization that supports professionals working in the early childhood field with resources, training opportunities, and technical assistance. This association caught my eye because it focus on access to quality education for ALL children.

 

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

Save the Children. (2001). Retrieved from http://www.savethchildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k/8D6E/Official_Site.htm

 

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

JOBS/ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY NATIONAL/FEDERAL LEVEL

National of Child Care Professionals: Association for Early learning leaders: I selected this national association because it is focused to help teachers and leaders in the early childhood field. Teachers of young children can never have enough resources or support to help make their job more meaningful.

http://www.naccp.org


National Head Start Association: This organization believes in the same basics of what children need from a center. Children are always a main focus and this organization feels that same way and provides tools to help other teachers make this possible.

http://www.nhsa.org


National Association of Early Childhood Teachers: This organization promotes growth among education in the early childhood field. They promotes advocacy and development of teachers.

http://www.naecte.org


Job Opportunity
Head Start/Child Development Center Director

Skills & Experience
I believe the skills that is needed for this job is a person that is passionate when it comes to working with children and help staff members and the importance they bring to the children lives. I feel as a leader you must bring as much information and experience as possible.