There are a number of COPs that exist to work on a specific goal, mission or vision. Based on our course, the three that appealed to me are:
- NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. This appeals to me because their main mission is to educate and to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).
- Child Care Council of Nassau County appeals to me because it is a local entity that is dedicated to all families having access to quality child care and early learning that fosters successful growth and development for every child. This COP is a significantly important resource as I seek to answer my challenge question-how can all families have access to high quality child care and education? What resources are available to help them do so?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that I have been familiar with since I was a young child. Their work appeals to me because they practice their vision that all children succeed in life. Knowing that success encompasses much more than education; it requires an incredible amount of stability and security emotionally, financially, spiritually and developmentally, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program is committed to doing this.
There are no current positions listed with the NAEYC or Child Care Council that I would apply for. However, I do know that I would like my ultimate work to involve policy planning and implementation while surrounding diversity initiatives and ways of bettering the educational system for our youth, beginning with early childhood systems.
The following is an open position with Big Brothers Big Sisters that I would apply for.
Title: Director Program: Education Initiative Reports To: Chief Program Officer Education: Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Policy or any similar fields Experience: 3+ years in a project management leadership role Experience with Department of Education Experience with education policy
Skills: Organized professional with superior written, verbal, and computer skills, profound understanding of project management strategies, proven leadership and organizational abilities, strong time-management skills, ability to work efficiently and effectively in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment, and communicates well with diverse groups of people
DESCRIPTION:
- Reports directly to the Chief Program Officer
- Works closely with the Chief Program Officer to understand program vision, develop and implement strategies of reaching program goals
- Responsible for identifying, planning, and managing all project work in support of designing, building, and implementing BBBS of NYC’s Education Initiative programs
- Communicate and guide team member (s) through project planning processes to ensure plans align with organization’s strategic plan and goals
- Support partnership development strategies, both in seeking new partnerships and sustaining existing partnerships with outside organizations (i.e. NYC Public Schools, CUNY, SUNY, Harvard Square Tutors, Kaplan, etc.)
- Coordinate youth development workshops within schools
- Manage in-house scholarships
SUPERVISES: Community Impact Program Manager
Education Specialist
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter for this position to the Hiring Manager at: bbbsresume@bigsnyc.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please. EOE
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