Good Bye Everyone ;(

I have learned the need for diversity and a cultural awareness in my early childhood career.  As an educator, it is important to be unbiased as well as connect with the children and families you interact with.  This has truly stayed with me and has helped me to remain open minded both professionally and personally.

I have also learned the importance of remaining non-judgmental.    Prior to this program, I had preconceived beliefs and ideas about different parenting styles that I was unaware of.  This program has helped me to grow both on a personal and professional level.  I have learned to dismember any ideas that are different from my personal culture which has been truly a growing experience.

I have also discovered a new found passion and excitement which is teaching adults.  This new passion has enlightened my thinking of adult trainers.  It has also helped me to advocate and teach others about the things I have learned at Walden.  Through these teaching sessions, I have been able to feel more confident speaking publicly.  I have also met other great educators in the field in which I can swap ideas with.

My long-term goal is to manage my non-profit organization for children and families with low-income in an effort to eradicate the many different needs of low-income families.  I also want to expand my childcare business throughout the state of Maryland an eventually expand into a chain of private schools.  My next long term goal is to teach within the college setting as well as continue teaching privately.  Finally, I plan to always continue learning about different issues and trends within the EC field.  I plan to do this in the short term by continuing on into the Doctorate of Philosophy program.  In the long term through continuing research, attending seminars, and just staying current on the EC field.

Finally, I would like to say farewell to Dr. Ferrari and my colleagues.  It has been a very enlightening and educational experience.  I will never forget all of the people I have come in contact with as well as the feedback given.  I wish everyone continued success.  May God bless each of you in your goals!

Sincerely,

Chantrell Jones

Week 6 Blog

At least three international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them

1.      www.children.org-  This organization is an international organization that runs through sponsorship of children.  It gives ordinary people the opportunity to help other families have a portion of what many people who aren’t suffering from poverty have.  I chose this organization because it gives and promote hope to children who are suffering from poverty.

2.      www.rainbosw.org-  This is a children’s international grief organizations.  There focus is to heal children who have been affected by grief.  I love what this organizations stands for and how they have discovered a need for service that many people aren’t aware of.

3.      www.helpthechildren.org- This organization provides global relief of food, clothing, personal items, and even over the counter medication.  This organization is funded by donations and it gives everyone an opportunity to contribute.  

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you:

Exciting Regional Director Role (multi-unit management) Position

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

The Regional Director will play a consistent role in communicating and connecting the initiatives between the centers and our organizational goals.  She/he will be instrumental in creating and supporting a unique culture for our centers and the staff and families at each center. 

The ideal candidate will have multi-unit management experience, be an innovative thinker, an operational expert, and a team motivator with a high degree of instinct and a passion for customer service. He/she:

 

 •Implements operational plans to accomplish center goals.

•Ensures consistent delivery of quality educational programs.

•Coaches unit managers and holds them accountable for daily and ongoing operations.

•Represents an operational perspective at the unit/center level and provides pertinent information to leadership.

•Develops direct reports. The Regional Director is responsible for training and career development for Center Directors. She/he provides coaching and performance management for the Center Directors and is accountable for achieving/exceeding the center's turnover goals.

•Owns P/L responsibility and manages centers appropriately.  Is accountable for revenue targets and expense control as well as focusing specifically on challenging issues such as staff management and enrollment.

•Supports ethical conduct and professionalism through all actions and communications.

•Creates and maintains a unique, high caliber center culture through involvement and understanding of organizational expectations.

•Holds center management team accountable for active compliance with all federal, state and company policies and regulations.

•Plans for recruiting and retaining the best in class teachers, and provides a training plan to support current and future goals.

•Facilitates the implementation of appropriate curriculum on an ongoing basis.