Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

As I perused numerous international organizations, I had difficulty locating employment opportunities but found a few that were interesting to me. I chose these organizations because of their proven track record with making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

UNICEF

Early Childhood Development Specialist

Key Expected Results

·        Support to ECD programs/projects development and planning

·        Program management, monitoring and delivery of results on ECD programs

·        Technical and operational support to program implementation

·        Networking and partnership building

·        Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

·        Support to ECD program/project development and planning

·        Program management, monitoring and delivery of results on ECD programs

·        Networking and partnership building

·        Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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Qualifications of Successful Candidate 

·        An Advanced University Degree in education, public administration/health, nutrition, economics, psychology, sociology, human development, child development, family studies or other social science field is required

·        A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in early childhood development related areas at the international level some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.

·        Relevant experience in early childhood development related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

·         Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.

SAVE THE CHILDREN

Head Start Education & Disability Specialist
Description
The Education and Disabilities Specialist reports directly to the Early Childhood Education Manager and is responsible for provision of comprehensive support and monitoring of child development education services and practices; ensure monitoring of child educational outcomes and status of school readiness goals.  The position holder works in collaboration with the Health and Nutrition specialist, Center Director, Classroom and operational support staff to ensure quality program delivery to children and families and achieve highest program standards. As a front line representative of Save the Children the position holder is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she come in contact with and represent the agency values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact ·        Work with classroom staff to ensure quality teaching and learning environments. ·        Ensure planning, coordination, tracking and monitoring of special needs services; ensure integration of IEPs into individualized planning for children. ·        Support staff in ensuring that required screenings, assessments, and overall individualization are occurring in                                                                                                    classrooms. ·        Support teaching staff in the tracking, monitoring and reporting of child outcomes. ·        Support teaching staff in the development of Individual Professional Development plans. ·        Conduct regular classroom observations and evaluations. ·        Attend case coordination meetings with other staff in order to fully integrate services. ·        Participate in regular staff meetings to ensure integrated planning and implementation of services. ·        Oversee transition to kindergarten planning. ·        Supervision of  Head Start Lead Teachers. ·        Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Directors. Classroom monitoring and observations (30%); Staff Supervision (10%); Reporting (30%); Disabilities (30%) Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors ·        Associate’s degree in early childhood development and education; Bachelor’s degree preferred ·        Two years work experience in a position that directly relates to the provision and monitoring of educational services and supporting teaching staff; supervision experience. ·        Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.  Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and community partners in the provision of high quality services and resources to families. ·        Acceptable tuberculosis screening results, a clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check and sex offender registry check if required by state regulations), MSDH Certificate of Immunization Compliance (MSDH Form #121)  and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.    ·        To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Save the Children Head Start insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Save the Children Head Start.  Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

NAEYC

Early Childhood Special Educator

Sterling Medical

Job Description and Qualifications

Sterling Medical seeks an Early Childhood Special Educator to work with children of American military families in a home-based early intervention program. The program works with infants and toddlers of American military families living on US military bases overseas. The position currently available is located at Bahrain. Rewarding opportunity!

Position requires either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, a minimum of two years experience within the last five years working with developmentally delayed children in the 0, 1 & 2-year age population in a home-based early intervention capacity, and a current state teaching license/certification to teach in this capacity

International Organizations I searched and found no job openings or descriptions of jobs unavailable or not.

• World’s Childrenhttp://worldschildren.org/who-we-are/job/
• National Association for Child Development Internatinalhttp://www.nacd.org/
• Global Child Development http://www.globalchilddevelopment.org/
• Association for Childhood development https://acei.org/
• Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm

References

NAEYC (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2016, from http://www.naeyc.org/

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

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