At least three national/federal organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them.
1. www.unicefusa.org- This organization works to combat hunger within the U.S. which is a known result of poverty. I chose this organization because poverty is a huge global issue. I have been reading this website to help with my challenge and this organization has done a lot to combat the issue. 2. www.justneighbors.net- This organization helps to give a voice to people who suffer from poverty. The website also offers a local link that people can use to find the percentage of people in their neighborhood who need help do to poverty. I chose this organization because it gives ordinary people who want to help with poverty and other issues a chance to help. 3. www.voa.org- (volunteers of America) This is a national organization that assist with food, shelter, clothing and it gives everyone all over the world, a chance to help. I chose this organization because they have thousands of organizations that help people on a global level. Since poverty is much bigger than my community, I feel it is important to acknowledge their work.
Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you:
#1- Infant and Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education Teacher
Description
If you are an innovative, detail-oriented and highly motivated Infant and Toddler Teacher looking for a great teaching opportunity with a supportive and well-respected educational organization, join our Infant and Toddler Program team at Celebree Learning Centers! We are seeking a creative and warm-hearted Infant and Toddler Teacher to plan and direct classroom operations, uphold our mission, vision and values and provide infants and toddlers in our program with a developmentally appropriate learning environment. As an Infant and Toddler Teacher with Celebree, you will provide support and guidance to your Assistant teacher, ensure that your classroom complies with all MSDE-OCC regulations and company standards and foster a welcoming and friendly classroom for all children, parents and visitors. You will maintain attractive and current classroom and hallway displays as well as an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly. You will also create and implement thorough, timely and age appropriate lesson plans for each child based on their unique needs in accordance with weekly themes and our curriculum.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Infant and Toddler Teacher with Celebree, you will manage effective classroom transitions and maintain open and continuous communication with parents as well as your Infant and Toddler Teacher colleagues, as our work day is split between morning and afternoon shifts. You will document every meal, nap and diaper changing for each child and accurately complete all other classroom paperwork such as accident reports and attendance records. You will also maintain open and effective communication with your Center Director.
Additional responsibilities of the Infant and Toddler Teacher include:
•Working with infants and toddlers on facial and name recognition, motor skills, sign language, sensory experiences and tactile activities
•Maintaining the appearance, cleanliness and safety of your classroom
•Communicating effectively with parents through greeting them by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback and providing regular updates on their children’s development and classroom activities
•Identifying opportunities and issues in the classroom and working with the Assistant Teacher to resolve them
•Maintaining the appropriate CEU level each year
•Attending all team meetings, trainings and events as requested
•Presenting a positive and professional image at all times by adhering to our uniform requirements
•Maintaining confidentiality regarding families, colleagues and yourself
Requirements
As an Infant and ToddlerTeacher with Celebree, you must have exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, especially with parents, as well as patience, flexibility and effective classroom management skills. Our ideal Infant and Toddler Teacher is an organized problem-solver who recognizes the light in a very young child’s eyes as knowledge taking root and innovates lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and cognitively rich. You must be able to think outside the box to develop and implement lesson plans and activities that maximize the opportunity you have to impact childrens’ cognitive development. You must also be able to follow detailed safety requirements and regulations.
Additional requirements for the Infant and Toddler Teacher include:
•High school degree required; Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
•Being 19 years of age or older
•90 hours in Child Development and Curriculum Planning and 45 hours of Infant and Toddler Training
•9 hours of additional training on communications with staff, parents and the public if you have not completed college coursework
•Minimum 1 year work experience with infants and toddlers in an approved setting, one year of Early Childhood Education college coursework or a combination thereof required; additional infant and toddler experience preferred
•Comprehensive working knowledge of child behavioral and developmental stages as well as MSDE-OCC licensing requirements
•Excellent work attendance
•Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
•Basic computer literacy
•Ability to work on the floor with students and lift up to 50 pounds
•Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
•Experience implementing and working with Creative Curriculum a plus
#2 Regional Field Education Coordinator
Job Requirements:
Education and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Outgoing personality with strong communication skills
Experience in sales or social work preferred
Must be comfortable making cold calls
Salesforce (or other sales database) experience preferred
Must be comfortable working in collaborative team
General Attributes
The desired candidate must have an entrepreneurial approach to building and sustaining effective partnerships and business operations
Highly organized individual able to multi-task and manage multiple relationships at various points in the pipeline
Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change
Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work and contribute in a team environment