national/federal organizations

NCCP: National Center for Children in Poverty

The quote of the director as well as her passion which states “For young children to thrive, they need high-quality health care and early learning experiences, as well as nurturing parents who are economically secure,” said Dr. Jane Knitzer, report co-author and Director of NCCP. “Poor and low-income children regardless of where they live—have the same needs, but we found significant inequities and inadequacies across the states in their early childhood policies.”

UNICEF: United Nations Children’s Fund

Because their belief and values of children having rights, knowing the world is setting goals for the children, knowing that poverty can end if we focus on the children first as well as us saying “yes” to children.

NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Because of their

Goals

1.      “Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.

2.      Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.

3.      Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.”

Vision Statement

·         “All children have access to a safe and accessible, high quality early childhood education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum; knowledgeable and well-trained program staff and educators; and comprehensive services that support their health, nutrition, and social well-being, in an environment that respects and supports diversity.

·         All early childhood professionals are supported as professionals with a career ladder, ongoing professional development opportunities, and compensation that attracts and retains high quality educators.

·         All families have access to early childhood education programs that are affordable and of high quality and actively participate in their children's education as respected reciprocal partners.

·         All communities, states, and the nation work together to ensure accountable systems of high-quality early childhood education for all children.”

Executive Director:

A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education ( Masters degree preferred) or related field. 5+ years of center management experience in an early childhood setting. Excellent written and oral communication and knowledge of early childhood curriculum needed. Ability to build strong relationships with staff, parents and the Board of Directors.

References:

http://www.nccp.org/media/releases/release_24.html

http://www.naeyc.org/about/mission

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

The CDF better known as the Child Defense Fund

UNICEF better known as United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Head Start

The three organizations above all focus on young children in poverty. Knowing that these organizations are making a difference in a child’s life is beneficial to me. With my assistance whether I am an assistant director or director in either organization, I can set forth the vision to empower.

Reflecting

Hi All,


I have enjoyed my time here and will miss the team. Thank you for all the support, insights, and help you have provided me over the past 8 weeks.

Team Building and Collaboration

In the winter of 2004, I left a job that I had for 15 years. It is a non-profit organization that inspires girls between the ages of 6 to 18 years of age to be strong, smart and bold. I started Girls Incorporated of Albany as a member to being a membership clerk to tutoring to have my own classroom as well as being a manager for my own center. Leaving that job and those girls was the toughest job, I ever had to do. The reason why I left is because I wasn’t making enough money to support my lifestyle as well as me wanting to go to school and better myself. As I look back, I’m glad I did what I did however; I still volunteer from time to time teaching and aspire the girls to be strong, educated, nurtured and loved. A lot of the girls, I taught back then still remember me and remember quotes and comments I gave to them. To this very day, I have to come by my job and tell me of her success and what I meant to her. At times, I want to cry, but then I look and smile and remember it was me that did that, it was me that helped her.

Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Management

Even though, I have been a manager in my department for nine months now, I have an employee that still compares to the manger before. I have tried to comprise, listen and give her my viewpoint of who I am and what I do and that I’m nothing like the manger before me. The manager before would yell at her associates; hound them like they were little children who don’t understand. She is the type of manger that does not respect most of her employees unless you were her favorite. At times, I feel she needs to move to her department and work back under her, because of the control the other manager has, but she is good at what she does and she has a respected amount of cliental. When I first took the position, I told each associate that I’m not there mama and we are here to serve customers and work as a team. I told them, I will respect, and listen and honor any request or any situations that may occur, however, all I want is respect and in open mind to any task that I may need done. What am I to do about this employee that refuses to listen and still compares me to the other manager?  My store manager already knew about her attitude so talking with him has failed he figures by me being a manger I can figure something out but I can’t, I don’t know what else to do.

Who Am I as a Communicator?

The similarities I have are actually the same. I am known as a people person. I do listen to others and follow the platinum rule; however I do not get the same response back I return by others at times. If you were to acknowledge or know me you would say the same. The best way to improve communication is to identify what needs to be communicated, establish an organizational culture of opened doors, collaborative sharing and giving support. 

3 Strategies of Effective Communication

Yes, I communicate differently with other people from different groups and cultures. With my family, communication opens the door where we understand, trust, and respect each other. When a member of my family feels the need to talk to someone who will listen to them when life gets rough, they feel more secure in the family they are in. Being able to trust and rely on family can make for a happier family environment where both the parties can feel healthy, safe and secure as well as loved. With my neighbor’s it’s hard to describe, but we have mutual respect for each other’s property, but when it comes to listening to another we all seem to have different opinions about what is right and what is wrong. My colleagues at school, the feelings are mutual as well, we give viewpoints and express how we feel about certain situations, however, we understand one another. With my co-workers, I have to set myself as an example, because I am a business manager in the department store, I work in. However, I listen, I treat them like I want to be treated, and I put everything in writing that goes on as well as make myself available to them. Regardless if its family, colleagues, neighbors and co-workers, three strategies I would use to be more effective in all aspects is by me listening, respecting, and understanding each and every one of them.