My Three National and Federal Programs:
1. Bilingual Child Development Associate Preparation Program:
The CDA is a nationally recognized credential for child care workers who are employed in the public schools, in early childhood programs, day care centers, Head start Programs, classroom teaching assistants, or who otherwise may be self-employed as family child home care providers. This credential is authorized by the Council for Professional Recognition [National CDA Council] and requires up to 120 hours of training in child development, child care, health and safety, physical and intellectual development, relationship with families, program operation, professionalism, observing and recording children’s behavior, early childhood education, in addition to 480 hours of volunteer service working with children. The reason I chose this program is because it not only helps children but families.(www.casaotonalinc.org)
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2. Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity:
This program is linguistically and culturally diverse is an educational term used by the U.S. Department of Education to define(https://www.nae)
children enrolled in educational programs who are either non-English-proficient (NEP) or limited-English-proficient(LEP). Educators use this phrase, linguistically and culturally diverse, to identify children from homes and communities where English is not the primary language of communication.(https://www.nae)
The reason why I pick this program because, Responding to linguistic and cultural diversity can be challenging. At times the challenges can be complicated further by the specific needs or issues of the child, the
family, or the educational program. Solutions may not be evident. Individual circumstances can affect each situation differently. There are no easy answers, and often myths and misinformation may flourish. The challenges may even seem to be too numerous for any one teacher or provider to manage. Nonetheless, despite the complexity, it is the responsibility of all educators to assume the tasks and meet the challenges. Once a situation occurs, the early childhood educator should enter into a dialogue with colleagues, parents, and others in an effort to arrive at a negotiated agreement that will meet the best interest of the children.(https://www.nae)
Since 1975, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) has been a non-profit membership organization that works to ensure that language-minority students have equal opportunities to learn English and succeed academically.(www.casaotonalinc.org)
NABE’s priorities include: Improving instructional practices for linguistically and culturally diverse children; providing bilingual educators with more high-quality professional development opportunities; securing adequate funding for the programs serving limited-English-proficient students; and keeping the rights of language-minority Americans clearly in focus as states and communities move forward with educational reforms.(www.casaotonalinc.org)
The reason I pick this program is because this program invest in all children education and they embrace others culture.
JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1. Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator: Qualifications: Required qualifications include an earned doctorate related to early childhood education, university teaching and leadership experience, and for tenure-line faculty: a well-established research agenda related to early childhood pedagogy. A commitment to collaboration and democratic decision-making also is essential. Preferred qualifications include a history of working in public school settings (including teaching experience in grades PK-3) as well as experience working with: diverse populations, graduate-level students, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation accreditation process, and the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council for Exceptional Children.
2. Director of Early Childhood Education Center: Qualifications: Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum of five years supervising or managing an early childhood center A minimum of two years teaching at the pre-k level. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in working with diverse populations and demonstrated support and enhancement of diversity in both faculty and student populations. Strong ability to relate to and work effectively with teachers and the University administration. Experience with accreditation at both the state and national levels. Experience in working collaboratively with K-12 schools and other constituents. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership in State, Regional and National efforts to improve early childhood education. Commitment to developing instructional innovations in all aspects of early childhood education. Strong track record in securing external funding, particularly grants. Terminal degree in Early Child Development or related field.
3.Early Childhood Administrator “Director: Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for this full-time position. The ability to effectively plan, organize, direct, operate and execute educational programs for children is critical to experiencing success in this position. This position requires monitoring the Center for compliance with NC licensing agencies; to assist in supervising the Child Care Center staff; and to provide highly responsible support to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center. Expertise in developmentally appropriate child care practices is essential to this position. Qualified candidates will possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate evidence of a career that includes flexibility and willingness to change; open-mindedness, fairness and the ability to see multiple perspectives; a willingness to take risks, and willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.
