Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- UNICEF is a international organization that works closely with families who are dealing with; poverty, violence, disease, and various discrimination issues.
- They work with families who have been affected by HV/AIDS, and help them live their life with equality and dignity.
- They also promote girls' education, making sure that they finish grade school and become successful citizens.

Having used this website in the past, I am quite familiar with this organization and all that they offer. UNICEF works in just about all of the seven continents, and in multiple countries within each.


Save the Children
- Motto is to give each child in the United States what they deserve; a healthy start, opportunity to learn, and protection from harm (2011).
- Save the Children organization helps children globally that has been effected by poverty, abuse, homelessness, and other severe situations. This group provides children and their families with clothes, shelter, and even educational materials; such as school books and supplies.
- In 2012, Save the Children served as an aid when Hurricane Sandy tour apart the east coast of the USA. They provided protection and made emergency shelters available.

I have donated money some time ago to Save the Children after receiving some literature in the mail. At first I was hesitant, because I was wondering if the money actually reaches the organization and if it is used for beneficial matters. After doing some research and reading about the different ways in which this organization impacts and aids disasters, I was a little bit relieved and more relaxed about donating.


Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
-Mission is to promote and support the optimal education, development, and well-being of children worldwide (2011).
- ACEI is a 501 c3 charitable organization, that encourages and promotes social change. They look forward to ensuring that all children are given the same opportunities around the world, so that they are protected, supported, and educated so they can reach their full potential in life.
- To raise the standard and for those actively involved with care and development of children.


Jobs:
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI):
Intern for 8-12weeks with possibility of being hired

Role: Gain online research and data gathering that will contribute the gathering to the development of development of briefing papers and other type of resources.

Education: Must be enrolled in a degree program that is geared toward childhood education.
Must reside in Washington, DC.


Curriculum Manager- in Abi Dhabi, UAE.
(3) years of previous teaching experience, preferably at a vocational institute.
2 year contract
Housing- subsidized
Health Insurance- family medical provided by employer. Return flight provided

Must have Bachelor's; however, Master's strongly preferred.
Teaching License
$3,100/month
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/edu/4518815518.html


Resources
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.acei.org/

Craigslist (2014). http://southjersey.craigslist.org/edu/4518815518.html

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from 
http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011. http://www.unicef.org/