Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

As an early childhood educator, I feel as if my first responsibility to my community is to be an educator to young children so that they are able to learn from me and get that Head Start in life. I have to teach young children and help them understand effectively. The first community of practice that appeal to me is Purpose Built Communities Woodlawn United " Changing neighborhoods Changing lives" is a local organization that has practices that appeal to me. I chose this community because its purpose is to grow a safe and healthy community where young children learn and play, family live in quality housing, parents work in stable jobs, business thrives and everyone participates in the greater Birmingham community. As an early childhood educator, I would like to make sure that I stay updated on different state, communities and other organization that will help young children. I am confident that I can teach young children and their families about taking care of their community and being part of a positive environment. purposebuiltcommunities.org

In addition to, local community of practice that appeal to me is the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama supports home away from home for families and their children who are receiving medical treatment at local hospitals. They provide a support network that can focus on their children's healing. I like this organization because it is a way to advocate for children and families. I also think this organization is good because families find comfort, care and support without leaving their child's side. www.rmhca.org

The third local organization of practice that appealed to me was TEACH Early Childhood Program. The TEACH Program is a scholarship program that is developed to increase the level of education and effectiveness of early learning professionals. I chose this program because this is important for future educators who might want to pursue a teaching career. I feel this program is much needed. This program also helps with books, tuition, travel stipend etc. I feel this is a great program for future teachers. smart start Alabama.org

A job opportunity that is currently available that is of interest to me is an Education Specialist working for the Department of Early Childhood. The reason this job interests me is because I still will be working with the Pre-K program I just want be in the classroom, I will be supporting the teachers in anyway possible. I would love to be an education specialist I want to see what other teachers are doing in their classroom and things that we can support them in. As a successful education specialist, I could reach many young children and families by teaching teachers and supporting them on how to provide a high quality educational program.

After completing my master's on April 30, 2017, I will have the education and experience to carry out this job. I hope to get this job with the Lord will. I still want to work with children, but not in the classroom I just want to come in and support the teachers with any issues they may be having. I am confident that I will have everything met in order to pursue this job effectively and successfully.