Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally


       McDonald House Charities

Mission and Vision

Mission

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Guiding them in their mission are their core values:
  • Focusing on the critical needs of children.
  • Celebrating the diversity of the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make them possible.
  • Staying true to our heritage of 38 years of responsible stewardship.
  • Operating with accountability and transparency.

Vision

We believe that when you change a child’s life, you change a family’s, which can change a community, and ultimately the world.

There were no positions available for International Ronald McDonald House Charities That I Could Find.
But Many Ways to Get Involved
I choose Ronald McDonald House because my great-nephew had to have open heart surgery when he was just a week old, and my niece was able to stay at Ronald McDonald House. They are unbelievable how they treat the children and the parents. They are wonderful.

 

Volunteer Coordinator- Ronald McDonald House

Job Description


GENERAL SUMMARY:

This full-time position is responsible for the development and coordination of new and current programs for the charity.  Programs include, but are not limited to:  Volunteers, Meal program, exploring fundraising opportunities for operational needs, and assessing current and creating new family programs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. A Bachelor's degree is required and/or three years experience in program management.
  2. Proven project management skills
  3. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  4. Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain relationships with key partners
  5. Ability to work in a team environment
  6. Analytical/critical thinking skills
  7. Skills in public relations and donor appreciation
  8. Computer and electronic communication competency
  9. Must possess a strong ability to plan, organize and analyze as it relates to project planning and management.
  10. Nonprofit experience desired

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds Frequently (34-66%)
  2. Standing/walking/sitting/stooping/kneeling/reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  3. Talking/hearing in person/on phone Frequently (34-66%)
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J3H2CZ63DMRCVW2SV19&siteid=cbindeed&ipath=EXIND



 UNICEF
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.  That makes them unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.
They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress.  UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.  They believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.
I choose UNICEF because they help children all over the world. I would like too do some voluntary work in another country working for UNICEF fighting for rights of children.
There were many job opportunity I supplied the link so you can fine what country and position you may be looking for. 
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php
http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_introduction.html

 tWorld Forum Foundation
The mission of the World Forum Foundation is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings.
This mission is accomplished through convening gatherings of early childhood professionals around the world and by promoting the continuing exchange of ideas among participants.
The mission of the World Forum Foundation is accomplished through two types of gatherings of early childhood professionals…
World Forum 2011 inspired, encouraged, and supported the initiation of a Working Group on Children’s Rights.
I choose World Forum Foundation because they bring all groups of people all over the world together for the care of children. One of my goals in life is to attend one of their conferences. This is a dream I pray that will come true.
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/

I found employment in Singapore
International Preschool Director
Salary: 45,000.00 – 100.00.00                                    Location: Singapore
Employer: George Washington Preschool              Type: Full Time- Experienced
Categories: Curriculum Development/                    Required Education: 4 Year Degree                Supervision
Employer Information
The George Washington International Preschool is a private international preschool based in Singapore. It was founded in 2012 by tow New Yorkers (and Livy League graduate) who believe in sowing and reaping the benefits of the Manhattan preschool culture in Singapore for residents (both expatriates and locals) who appreciate the Big Apple’s prominence and philosophy behind early childhood education. Every aspect of the school-curriculum, teaching style, physical environment and practice- is centered on ‘every child is unique, resilient, and inherently competent to succeed.”
Job Description
We are an international preschool start up located in Singaapore. We are looking to provide high end quality international preschool education to expatriate children living in Singapore. There is currently an opening for a professional with experienced in Program start up and administration.
The candidate must: Have experience working with the IB system in a leadership/administrative capacity. Be familiar with start up process in respect to preschool education. have a background in both Early childcare Education. demonstrate management and supervisory skills and experience. Demonstrate the ability to build relationships across a broad spectrum of people and organizations. Be a strategic thinker with the ability to advise the board on strategic decisions.
Notes:
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurable with experience and we will have a good bonus structure that is dependent on the number of enrollment the Preschool Director gets on board. We also provide health insurance and relocation benefits.
 http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/education/e/140079/search/singapore/
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Hi Alice:

    I find the statement in the mission of the George Washington International Preschool interesting in that they felt that the locals in Singapore would benefit from the preschool structure followed in an upscale community of New York. For some reason, I find it a little eurocentric in that it could be interpreted to imply that Western education is superior to Eastern education models. I am sure that is not the intention, I just wondered if others could see the potential in it being seen that way. Maybe I am being too sensitive. At the same time, it does look like an exciting and interesting opportunity to contribute to the education of children in an international setting.

    Thank you for sharing the World Forum Foundation with us. I have always thought how amazing it would be to attend this conference as well. I can't imagine how rich the conversations must be as the diverse ideas for serving children and families come together.

    LouAnn Rhodes

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  2. tinaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Alice,

    I had almost totally forgotten about the Ronald McDonald House because I don’t hear a lot about it anymore. I think people tend to forget all the charity work that the McDonald House is doing. I also noted UNICEF as one of my EC roles, in which I found their Voices of Youth website intrigued me. It was nice to see things in perspective through this assignment of locally, nationally, and now globally.

    Tina

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  3. joyadeniyiOctober 13, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Alice,
    I love the Ronald McDonald House and all the charities they are involved in, which are so remarkable. I live in Thailand which is about three or four hours away from Singapore, I think the international schools over here in South east Asia is remarkable. I think you should give it a short if you are planning to try out working and living abroad.

    Joy.

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  4. Cymantha Channey WhiteOctober 13, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Dear Alice,
    Nationwide Children's...is this a charity or a hospital? I thought that the job position looked interesting and tried to look up the site and I got Nationwide Children's Hospital :)
    Either way, the chance to develop and coordinate current and existing programs for children is always a rewarding adventure...our constant as EC professionals :)
    Great post choices!
    CCWhite

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  5. TeresaOctober 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Dear Alice,

    As a friend of a child who had cancer, programs like the Ronald McDonald House make it possible for families to receive the care that is so desperately needed. Then looking at how these charities go abroad, and impact countries who are in dire need of medical care. Thank you, for sharing such intentional employment and programs

    Teresa

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  6. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Alice,

    I had a friend of the family daughter to have leukemia and she had to go to the Ronald McDonald House in North Carolina and was there for two years before she was released. I can remember her telling us once she got back how every child on her hall had died and how she was the only one to survive. Till this day she is still fighting with good faith.
    I think it is such a good thing how the Ronald McDonald House provide for the families.

    Thanks for sharing your blog!

    Tracey

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