Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

International organizations that work for positive social change for children and families

1)    Association for Childhood Education International “Love Me, Teach Me Program.”

2)    The Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

3)    International Early Childhood Education (ICF)

I chose The Association for Childhood Education International “Love Me, Teach Me Program” because the organization promotes the needs and rights of children everywhere. The campaign is built upon four cornerstones, each contributing to the well-being of children and related intimately to children’s needs and rights. These four cornerstones are See Me, Hear Me, Love Me, and Teach Me, and they apply to all children, worldwide. The campaign is called Love Me, Teach Me since these two cornerstones contribute most significantly to a child’s overall development and well-being. This organization works towards ensuring that all children are visible members of their society, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, ability, family status, or national origin. The organization welcomes participation because they understand that this is how children not only learn about the world around them, but also experience their environment. Education should be culturally appropriate, promote dignity and respect for the child, encourage exploration, and be designed to support all children, regardless of their level of ability. Education should help each child to reach their full potential. And learning extends outside of the classroom walls.

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and other special needs. The organizations mission is to promote policies and advance evidence-based practices to support the optimal development of young children with special needs.

The Division of Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) provides leadership and coordination to ensure that all District of Columbia children, from birth to kindergarten entrance, have access to high quality early childhood development programs and are well prepared for school. ECE works to develop an effective early childhood education system by: implementing high standards for programs and professionals, creating supports to meet standards, adhering to rigorous accountability measures, engaging community stakeholders and securing strong financial supports.

ICF International’s Early Education Services (EES) was launched in India in 2007 to tackle some of the major challenges facing early childhood education in India. ICF collaborates with government, non-government, academic, corporate, international, and multilateral organizations to help early education programs achieve the highest-possible quality, performance, and maximum impact

Job Opportunities

The Association for Childhood Education provided internships and each intern should be enrolled in a graduate degree program that focuses on global education issues with a particular interest in children's education. A focus on one specific aspect of childhood education, such as basic education or early childhood development, is also acceptable. Interns, who have had some international experience working or living outside the U.S., are preferred. Internships typically range from 8 -12 weeks. All interns must reside in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area during their assignment and are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

To join The Division for Early Childhood (DEC), you need to first be a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)- the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. There were no available job opportunities; however, the agency values and utilizes those who are interested in volunteering and contributing to the great cause.

ICF International’s Early Education Services (EES) displayed no available job opportunities at this time.

 

 

Reference

The Association for Childhood Education International. www.acei.org

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) www.decsped.org

The International Early Childhood Education (ICF) www.icfi.com