At least three local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you, and
explain why you chose them
1. Bright From the Start:
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
2. NCCP: National Center for
Children in Poverty
3. GAYC: Georgia Association
on Young Children
The
above organizations/communities were selected because they work together to
help Georgia’s childcare/daycare improve early care and education for our
children. Each organization work together to insure that daycare/child care
centers are following proper guidelines of early learning standards and
assessments for young children. They
provide support for early education program, professional development for
people who work with children, early detection and support of children with
special needs and support program for the family. Bright from the Start provides programs that focused
primarily on children ages birth to school age and their families (Bright,
2013). Bright from the start has an awesome
site that provide state rating of all daycares in Georgia. So it was beneficial
for me when I was in the market for shopping for a daycare for my baby. .
Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you
1. Family Advocate
2. Child Development Specialist
3. Early Childhood Education
Instructor
Skills and experience that you would need to competently fulfill
each of these roles
Surely,
I will need strong interpersonal skill to include having the ability to
communicate with both clients and colleagues. Any person who chooses to work
with families and children will need to be very flexible and innovative. I will need my skills learned from taking
classes at Walden University
References
Bright
from the Start (2013). Georgia
Department of Early Care and Learning. Retrieved from http://decal.ga.gov/BftS/About.aspx
I really wish these jobs you posted were available in my area :). I think you are right on track with the qualifications someone would need to do the jobs you posted. It is important to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Like you mentioned being flexible and innovative are important as well, this is a challenging and ever changing field.
ReplyDeleteI would encourage your involvement in the Georgia NAEYC affiliate organization. They offer numerous programs and excellent professional development. You might even utilize someone there in your Community of Practice.
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