Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels
Among
the organizations and communities of practices available here in the
Philippines, I was attracted most to the following:
1.
Compassion International, Philippines - this is because this
organization aims to help children who are living in poverty overcome
their circumstances through provision of holistic programs that
entail the collaboration of the churches, the families, the community
and the country. In the past three decades, this organization has
created over 300 child development centers all over the country
servicing over 50,000 children and families (Compassion
International, 2013).
2.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - I chose this organization because it
envisions a poverty free Asia. It aims to uplift the lives of people
in my country and the entire Asia. It seeks to address all the
challenges Asian face (poverty, illiteracy, illnesses, safety,
shelter, environmental sustainability, etc) (ADB, 2013).
3.
Early Childhood Care and Development Council, Philippines - this
council aims to lead programs for optimum growth of children 0-6
years old in our country. The lobby for funding, train teachers and
provide standards for ECCD program quality (ECCD Council, n.d.).
All
three (3) organizations I chose not only deals directly with children
but also includes teacher training, preparation and development in
their programs which is a great interest area for me.
As I
browsed through their websites, I was intrigued by some career
opportunities that are currently available. The first job opportunity
is from Compassion International Philippines and they are currently
looking for a Child Survival Program Specialist
(http://ph.jobsdb.com/PH/EN/Search/JobAdSingleDetail?jobsIdList=500003001572538&sr=1).
I am interested in this job opening because it entails designing,
evaluating and implementing early childhood programs (specifically
for children 0-3 years old) in rural and urban poor areas of the
country and the CSP specialist will also support, coach and train the
program implementers (teachers) in the different child development
centers. Another job opportunity that caught my eye is project
manager for a program of ADB called Early Childhood Education for
Rural, Nomadic and Migrant Children (if they have a program for this
in the country). According to their site, this program aims to access
to ece programs, mobilize communities and train and develop teachers,
parents and caregivers (http://www.adb.org/projects/42222-012/main).
For
the CSP Specialist position, I would need to have efficient
communication and collaborative skills as well as maternal and child
care experience. I also need to be equipped with technical writing
skills.
For
the Project manager position at ADB, I need to have research
development skills along with communication and collaborative skills.
I also need to be able to create linkages as this would entail
mobilizing communities, legislation and curriculum development.
Both
job opportunities require that I be able to train adults in
the early childhood field which is related to the challenge I want to
focus on.
References:
ADB,
(2013). Retrieved from http://www.adb.org
Compasion
International, (2013). Retrieved from http://www.compassion.com
ECCD
Council (n.d.) Retrieved from www.eccdcouncil.gov.ph
posted by Elizabeth King Santos @ 5:29 AM
2 Comments:
Dear Elizabeth,
I enjoyed reading your post because it has given me a different insight to another country. It's always good to have colleagues in another country, so we can learn from one another. Are you really considering taking that job with Compassion International Philippines? It seems like you would be good at it because it is something that you would like to do. Great post!
Dear Elizabeth,
Great post! I agree with Erica, it is nice to be in class with people from other countries to give another perspective. I love that all of your organizations also deal with teacher training. That is such an important part in ensuring a quality early childhood program.
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