Children’s Defense Fund
The mission of the Children’s Defense Fund is to guarantee every child receives a fair and healthy start. My job would be to ensure that children are successful as they develop into adulthood. There are a total of six open jobs at the Children’s Defense Fund. One job I explored in particular was a Policy Associate in the field of Education. The qualifications for this job is at least a bachelor’s degree, a familiarity with national education policy, superb research skills, a willingness to collaborate, the ability to take initiative, and be committed to social justice and improving the quality of children and their families (Children’s Defense Fund, 2013, n.p.).
Zero to Three
Zero to Three, a national center for infants, toddlers, and families is an agency that values early experiences. The quality of care they provide, free of biases, definitely appealed to me. The various areas of expertise they offer coincide with my challenge to ensure all children, regardless of their ethnic background, develop skills essential to life achievement. A policy analyst job is available for the taking and the qualifications for such include: the knowledge of early care policy, procedures, and programs, experience in the area of infant/toddler development, family care, and early intervention, a minimum of five years experience in the field of educative care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel. One of the qualifications I will have to gain in order to be prepared for this occupation is my knowledge of California law and policy.
Voices for America’s Children
Voices for America’s Children is an organization that truly spoke to the heart of my passion. Their Six Policy Goals to Advance their vision and agenda gained my attention, as they included the virtues of equity and diversity. Their goal is to ensure that children reach their full potential and that this quality of care opens the gap of opportunity and recognizes the value of diversity (Voices for America’s Children, 2013). While navigating the site, I discovered a job, as a program officer was available. The program in which I will direct is the Children’s Anti-Poverty program. The knowledge, skills, and qualifications for this employment is a minimum of five years in a professional development program, experience analyzing organizations strengths and weaknesses, demonstrate the ability to work as a team, be able to handle confidential information, expertise working Microsoft Office, excellent analytic writing skills, and many other proficient abilities I already possess.
References
Children's Defense Fund. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/
Voices for America's Children. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.voices.org/
Monday, March 25, 2013
EXPLORING ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY: NATIONAL/FEDERAL LEVEL
Children’s Defense Fund
The mission of the Children’s Defense Fund is to guarantee every child receives a fair and healthy start. My job would be to ensure that children are successful as they develop into adulthood. There are a total of six open jobs at the Children’s Defense Fund. One job I explored in particular was a Policy Associate in the field of Education. The qualifications for this job is at least a bachelor’s degree, a familiarity with national education policy, superb research skills, a willingness to collaborate, the ability to take initiative, and be committed to social justice and improving the quality of children and their families (Children’s Defense Fund, 2013, n.p.).
Zero to Three
Zero to Three, a national center for infants, toddlers, and families is an agency that values early experiences. The quality of care they provide, free of biases, definitely appealed to me. The various areas of expertise they offer coincide with my challenge to ensure all children, regardless of their ethnic background, develop skills essential to life achievement. A policy analyst job is available for the taking and the qualifications for such include: the knowledge of early care policy, procedures, and programs, experience in the area of infant/toddler development, family care, and early intervention, a minimum of five years experience in the field of educative care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel. One of the qualifications I will have to gain in order to be prepared for this occupation is my knowledge of California law and policy.
Voices for America’s Children
Voices for America’s Children is an organization that truly spoke to the heart of my passion. Their Six Policy Goals to Advance their vision and agenda gained my attention, as they included the virtues of equity and diversity. Their goal is to ensure that children reach their full potential and that this quality of care opens the gap of opportunity and recognizes the value of diversity (Voices for America’s Children, 2013). While navigating the site, I discovered a job, as a program officer was available. The program in which I will direct is the Children’s Anti-Poverty program. The knowledge, skills, and qualifications for this employment is a minimum of five years in a professional development program, experience analyzing organizations strengths and weaknesses, demonstrate the ability to work as a team, be able to handle confidential information, expertise working Microsoft Office, excellent analytic writing skills, and many other proficient abilities I already possess.
References
Children's Defense Fund. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/
Voices for America's Children. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.voices.org/
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Hi Janille, I also chose Zero To Three as an organization that I would like to work. I too liked the fact they work for all children no matter what their backgrounds are specially their economic backgrounds. I chose the policy analyst position as well. I do believe that I would be able to do this job, but I would have to bring myself up-to-date witht he California state laws.
ReplyDeleteThese are all really good organizations and throughout my course work for my Master's I have referenced Zero to Three on many occasions. The Children's Defense Fund also does wonderful work for children around the world. I enjoy looking at Voices for America's Children, thank you for sharing their information.
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Janille:
ReplyDeleteI chose Zero to Three for a resource this week too! What a wonderful website full of resources. I went with the job of Technical Assistant Specialist because I would love to share my knowledge with others. I believe training someone would be fun and rewarding! I found some websites did not offer job announcements so I researched the people employed and picked a job that sounded rewarding and fun!
Hello Janille,
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to help children reach their full potential by asking them the dreams they have for themselves and creating steps for them to reach their goal and be focused. Parents, educators and advocates need to help children not to give up on their dream. The Children's Defense Fund is an organization I will like to work with.