ZerotoThree is an organization I actually follow on a consistent basis to look for job opportunities. Their mission is to provide parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development and to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life (Zero to Three, n.d.)I live in Northern Virginia, so their headquarters are easily accessible to me, and I have a huge respect for this organization. I frequently refer parents to their website for advice or to back up information I have told them. The wealth of current information on their website is impressive, and I would love to work for this organization.
The current job opportunities listed as of today provide opportunities in different offices they have around the country, with varying requirements and job descriptions. If I could take any job to get my foot in the door, I would do that. A minimum requirement for all of them is early childhood experience, and strong communication skills.
This is an organization I came across while researching for my capstone project. Their mission is to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all (Generations United, n.d.), which aligns perfectly with my vision. They have been in existence for 30 years, and were awarded the Best Intergenerational Communities Award for 2016. Their website lists many projects and policies they have improved or are working on toward the accessing of untapped assets within these segments of the population.I was excited to find there is an intern opportunity for the summer of 2016. My current job works with the county school schedule, so I will be off for the summer and can actually apply for this. The job skills listed as necessary are proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, effective communication skills, research and analytical skills(with oversight) and a passion and commitment to issues affecting children, youth and older adults.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Intergenerational Center creates opportunities for all people to contribute through their stages of life in daily multi generational activities, which helps to build a society that values people of all ages and abilities (Easter Seals, n.d.). With all the searching and research I have been doing, I am so surprised this has never come up before.This organization, in addition to operating a care facility, provides training sessions for:
- Adult and Senior Day Services
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Child Development
- Home and Community Services
- Assistive Technology
- Inter-generational Shared Site Programming
- Family & Corporate Caregiver Issues
The organization has openings for lead teachers at this facility. I am highly qualified, as I have been a lead teacher for 7 years. I would be interested in working at this center to see how the daily operation of interactions among the attendees works and what doesn't work.
References:
Easter Seals. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.easterseals.com/DCMDVA/our-programs/intergenerational-programs/
Generations United. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.gu.org/ABOUTUS/OurMission.aspx
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Zero to Three. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.zerotothree.org/?referrer=https://www.google.com/
Renee,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I especially enjoyed the information on Zero to Three. Zero to Three seems like an organization that I want to follow also. Generations United also sounds like a great organization and one that will also offer me information for my capstone project. I hope that you find a job that you like at Zero to Three since you have been following them and they are not that far from you in traveling distance. Since you have been following Zero to Three, it will be very helpful to you in an interview because it is always important to know about the company or agency that you are trying to work for.
Neketha
Renee,
ReplyDeleteI had heard of Easter Seals before but was not totally aware of all the services they offered. I understand why choosing this organization was beneficial to the work we all do concerning children.
Ensuring measures of protecting children with and without disabilities is extremely important because children are vulnerable to violence, exploitation,abuse and neglect, due to their size, lack in ability to communicate, and mental/physical capabilities.
In 2009 a study conducted showed that 11% of child maltreatment victims has a reported disability( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Many contributing factors could have aided in these numbers such as parents siting lack of support, poverty and lack in resources, and a parents lack in knowledge of child development because I've always believed in the saying when you know better, you'll do better.
Ebony
Reference
Child Welfare Information Gateway. United States Health and Human Services. (2010). Retrieved from www. childwelfare.gov