The three organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me are the Headstart Program, Hope Village, and the local Department of Human Services.
The HeadStart Program provides a quality program for low-income families. They provide monthly workshop to help families become better parents. They also have a Early Child Care program for low- income families with infant children. The Head Start program also allows the parents to volunteer their time in their child or children class room. Sometimes when the parents volunteer it leads to a full-time position.
Hope Village is shelter that provides housing for families who need assistants. These families who have children in the school system are providing with uniforms and the agency works alone with the school to make sure they have everything they need to function in the class. They also provide a clothes closet for the parents who are going on interviews for jobs.
The Local Department of Human Service also works with the school to make sure no children are neglected. When the school report an incident they work with school administrator to make sure those children receive the help they need.
I currently work in administration within the school system. We only have one pre-k program within our school. I hope that the school system will expand the pre-k program and I get the opportunity to work within the school system. My second option is to work within the Head Start Program when an opening comes available.
Skill and experiences I will need is to complete the master’s program and get a job within the early childhood field where I can take what I have learn and put it to work.
It is great to hear that you are interested in working for Head Start. I've been with Head Start for about 8 years and it has been a joy! Seeing so many children and families impacted makes coming to work each day worth it. It has also been amazing to see teachers trained and growing in their professional development. Through their professional development, they are better supporting children and families each day. I hope you find an opening and follow your passion to make a difference in early childhood education.
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ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to me to read what your current job is, and then what you would aspire to do. I would think that most of the people working at Head Start would love an administrative position at a school district. But I could be misunderstanding you? You bring up a great point in that you are able to support the children more fully if you are involved in their day to day life. You did a great job with your research. Thank you for sharing.
Trish