Local or state organizations or
communities of practice that appealed to me:
Smart Start
I chose Smart Start it because brings
together all the people involved in a young child’s life. The families,
teachers, doctors, caregivers, social workers, and others to ensure children
have all they need for healthy growth and development.
Child Care Network
I chose it because of its mission
to provide children with the highest quality early care and education and to
serve as a supportive network and resource for families.
North Carolina Food Bank
I chose it because of the high
poverty and unemployment in my local area of North Carolina. The North Carolina
Association of Feeding America Food Banks provides a collaborative, collective
force for North Carolina Food Banks to provide access to healthy sufficient
food to the hungry people in North Carolina. http://ncfoodbanks.org/about-us/
Vidant Health
Vidant Health is a health
facility that offers many different services to meet physical and mental health care
needs of families. It is also work in partnership with East Carolina University
as well as the local community college through teaching and providing resource
information to the community.
•Job opportunities that interest me
are:
1.
Child
Life Specialist
Qualifications
are a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, human development or
related field. Experience working with children and families in environment
other than healthcare. Completion of Child Life Certification is received upon
completion of one course.
·
Knowledge
of behavior and child development
·
Ability
to play and organize activities
•Skills and experience needed to
competently fulfill these roles:
I would need to take a course to
receive certification to become Child Life Specialist. There are no jobs
presently available for this position.
2.
I
would like to teach adults at Lenoir Community College as an Early Childhood
Instructor. They are working towards an Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Education or Early Childhood Diploma. Although, there
are no available positions, I have been encouraged to submit resume and apply
for instructor position.
3.
Position: Professional Development
Coordinator – CCR
To provide,
coordinate and manage both the professional development of early childhood
professionals, as well as technical assistance services provided for child care
centers and family child care homes by the Children & Family Resource
Center. Partner and collaborate with community and/or state college and
university programs to facilitate the availability of appropriate courses and
programs for child care providers.
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