Early Childhood Career Opportunities Pt. 2

Last blog post discussed how different organizations within the Chicago area could assist me in finding the perfect and most ideal career for my professional journey. With many fantastic opportunities in my hometown of Chicago, I also wanted to consider going outside my native state and into different states and/or coubtries3 to do what I do best- create emerging leaders.

This weeks focus is on national and federal positions that could inspire me to take the next big step in my ECE career.

An automatic organization would be part of being with The Department of Children and Family Services.

https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/Pages/default.aspx

I have previously applied to be a DCFS case manager before my degree was conferred and would like to apply after its confferal. A case manager would be in charge of making visits to different ECE locations and verifying centers and organizations are in compliance with regulation for the safety and security of all children.

They prefer you to have a B.A. but recommend you have a Masters and Early Childhood or Social Work experience.

Another organization is:

https://www.decinternationalsig.org

This organization has a community of practice that is catered towards my interest of international relations/education/ and collaboration. I find this most compelling because it allows for educstors around the world to discuss and collaborate on the best ways to resolve issues regarding to child development that affects children in first world and developing countries. As an ESL teacher for Early Childhood, I thoroughly enjoy the idea of discussing issues with leaders abd experts from across the globe in regards to child welfare on a global scale. This would sharpen my international knowledge while enhancing my skills as an educator.

Lastly,

http://worldomep.org

This organization was created after the second world war to bring awareness and social/political attention to the effects the war had on children in Europe. Years later, the organization operates on every continent and operates to meet the social and educational needs of young children everywhere. This past year, there was an annual summit to discuss global education and the welfare of children in Prague. Had I known, I would have loved to attend to meet and greet some of the worlds most influential leaders and experts in the fields of education, policy, child development, and international affairs.

Their USA division gives unique educational and professional development opportunities to their registered members- which I enrolled in a unique course for 8 weeks that highlights how the brain works in young chuldren and how their immediate environment affects their development! This is completely related to my capstone and I am so excited I found this resource. There is also opporrunity to volunteer abroad with NGO schools in developing countries like Haiti or gain employment in other countries on behalf of the USA division.

The primary qualifications are to have an interest in Early Childhood while also beliving in the mission of OMEP. Particular positions such as my enrolled course requires some background knowledge in ECE but is open to anyone. This is a great community of practice that has the ability to network into a great career in global educstion.