Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

After surfing the web, I have learned that there are several international agencies out there that are dedicated to fostering the well-being of children, families, and the early childhood field as a whole. The first organization that I found to be worthwhile is called International Early Childhood Education. I chose this organization because they support the well-being of young children and their families. “ICF provides early childhood education training and technical assistance, conducts research and evaluation, and supports corporate child care in India by guiding clients through projects and planning processes that are grounded in research” (International Early Childhood Education, 2013, para. 1). Although, I like what this organization is doing, they are station in India, and they don’t have anything available in my field of expertise. According to their website, they do have job opportunities for those who are interested in “tackling some of the major challenges facing early childhood education in India” (International Early Childhood Education, 2013, para. 1).

The job opportunities are:

·         Senior Petroleum Markets Professional / Houston, TX, Washington, DC or Calgary, Canada
Fuels & Carbon Markets / Energy
Location: Houston ⇒ Texas ⇒ United States
Washington ⇒ District of Columbia ⇒ United States
Posted: Feb 25, 2013 | ID: 1300000512

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·         Requirements are:

Preferred Skills/Experience:

§  Refinery and petrochemical operations and use of refinery optimization models.

§  Knowledge of crude/product pipeline operations, marine operations and distribution networks.

§   North America and International experience

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·         Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Leader
DG/CHP / Energy
Location: San Francisco ⇒ California ⇒ United States
Houston ⇒ Texas ⇒ United States
Fairfax ⇒ Virginia ⇒ United States
Posted: Apr 11, 2013 | ID: 130000089

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·         Requirements are:

 Preferred Skills/Experience:

§  Master’s Degree.

§  Entrepreneurial business experience

§  Experience working effectively with technical and commercial business stakeholders.

·         On Call Technical Account Manager
Energy Efficiency / Energy
Location: Philadelphia ⇒ Pennsylvania ⇒ United States
Posted: Mar 28, 2013 | ID: 1300000795

Requirements are:

Preferred Skills/Experience:

§  Experience working on successful energy efficiency programs, with specific expertise in commercial, industrial, and government energy issues.

§  Certified Energy Managers, Certified Lighting Professionals, or Certified Energy Auditors

§  Experience with ENERGY STAR, LEED, and other program platforms.

§  Experience performing energy audits and energy savings calculations.

§  Lighting retrofit designs or HVAC system assessment, operations and maintenance.

Reference

International Early Childhood Education. (2013). ICF International works toward quality enhancement of early childhood programs in India. Retrieved April 12, 2013, from http://www.icfi.com/markets/education/campaigns/international-early-childhood-education

The second organization that I found to be worthwhile is the Association for Childhood Education International. I chose this organization because their “mission is to promote and support the optimal education, development, and well-being of children worldwide, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society” (Association for Children Education International, 2013, para. 1). I think this program would be good for students who are just finishing graduate school because they only excepting interns.

Job opportunities/Requirements

Interns should be enrolled in a graduate degree program that focuses on global education issues with a particular interest in children's education. A focus on one specific aspect of childhood education, such as basic education or early childhood development, is also acceptable. Interns, who have had some international experience working or living outside the U.S., are preferred.

Internships typically range from 8 -12 weeks. All interns must reside in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area during their assignment and are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation. Interns are based at the ACEI Headquarters located at 1101 16th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036, a few blocks north of the White House.

ACEI offers a monthly stipend.

Reference

Association for Childhood Education International. (2011). Our Mission. Retrieved April 12, 2013, from http://acei.org/

The third organization that I found to be worthwhile is the International Play Association. I chose this organization because they express the importance of play in young child’s development. International Play Association “purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental human right” (International Play Association, n.d., para. 1). Although International Play Association is not a job parse, it seems like a great organization to become a member of.

Requirements are: 

The only requirement is an “interest in re-connecting young children with nature” and members come from diverse backgrounds, including “architects, environmentalists, engineers, health professionals and early childhood educators” (World Forum Foundation, n.d.). 

Reference

 

International Play Association World. (n.d.) Retrieved April 12, 2013, from http://ipaworld.org/about-us/a-general-statement/about-us/