As I explored roles in the
ECE: Local and State Levels; I found it interesting and exciting as I am in the
homestretch for completing my Masters of Science Degree in Early Childhood
Education. I feel this was the perfect educational activity to help me to
escalate the professional ladder in Early Childhood Development. Most
importantly, this assignment helped to further identify roles where I can be an
agent of change for young people and their families.
Three local and state organizations
that appealed to me were El Camino College Childhood Education Center,
Gardena
Valley Christian Preschool, and Kindercare Learning Center. I
selected these three early childhood education programs because I have visited
the facilities, observed the programs, and considered them to be a choice the
parents would consider as their number one choice. All three are considered
high quality programs.
Jobs opportunities
(including skills and experience needed to competently fulfill each of the
roles) for each facility that interest me are as follows:
El Camino College
Childhood Education
Center
Executive
Director –
Has a passion for early childhood education.
Has
a vision to be a pioneer in improving the welfare of children.
Has
a passion and a vision for executing a vision.
Has experience working in an
educational setting that values and sustains a strong public-private
partnership and a high level of community engagement and impact.
Center Director -
Previously
served as a childcare provider.
The ability to make the best hiring decisions
and knowledgeable in
dealing with all childcare-related issues, including interaction with parents.
Director -
Previously
served as a childcare provider.
The ability to make the best hiring decisions and knowledgeable in dealing with all childcare-related issues,
including interaction with parents.
Site
Director -
Previously served as a childcare
provider.
The ability to make the best hiring decisions
and knowledgeable in
dealing with all childcare-related issues, including interaction
with parents.
Assistant
Director -
Kind, patient and loving.
Spends the majority of her days working with young children.
A strong leader, with the ability to manage a diverse group
of children.
An effective communicator.
Interacts with both parents and children on a daily basis.
Skilled at CPR, first aid and other routine emergency
treatments.
Very organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy and responsible.
Program
Specialist –
Has a passion for
educating, caring, and nurturing children.
Ability to remain calm and show patience and understanding with children.
Effective
communication skills with team members, visitors,
and parents.
Excellent customer service skills,
including: establishing, building and maintaining
internal/external customer satisfaction.
Use opportunities to expand knowledge and
expertise relating to the Early Childhood Program
Specialist position.
An appreciation of diversity and the
benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and
sensitivity in the workplace.
