Sunday, September 14, 2014

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels


>At least three local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you, and explain why you chose them.

1) Department of Neighborhoods Education Initiatives: Sponsor of PBS Education is a great tool for parents to keep track of their child’s development. Help with different developmental and educational skills for children, including: education, fun and games, food and fitness, and issues and advice. They also have information about your child’s favorite PBS KIDS Programs, and online programs for parents. 
2) National Institute for Literacy: Shining Stars Toddler get Ready to Read: These publications show parents how they can help their child to read. Each book has four sections and is divided by age groups beginning with toddlers and finishing with 2nd and 3rd grade.
3) Greater Houston Partnership: This group prides itself on promoting living in the Houston Metro Area. Their website is constantly updated on upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.

>Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you. Skills and experience that you would need to competently fulfill each of these roles

 1)    Houston Department of Education-

POSITION:  Program Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION:  Promote and coordinate Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) initiatives in multiple school districts in Harris County.  Provide technical and program support and consultation to participating schools and districts.  Facilitate partnerships between schools and community agencies to improve the services offered at CASE sites. Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication, inter-personal, and teambuilding skills, Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, General knowledge of computer systems and software applications, Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

2) Houston, Texas Health and Human Services-

Position- Child Care Licensing Generalist: Job Description:  The position performs social service duties in the specialized field of regulating child day care facilities. The position promotes reducing risk to children in out of home childcare through the promulgation and enforcement of minimum health and safety standards Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the Texas Child Care Licensing Act, Family Code, and other laws and regulations relating to children and their care. Knowledge of child development, ages birth through 14 years. Skill in assessing immediacy of harmful situations, which might result in injury or death to a child and ability to take appropriate action. Knowledge of administrative practices and the organizational structure in child day care facilities.

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