When I started exploring the websites for this week’s topics, I was fascinated by all of the initiatives present in Baltimore city dedicated to the improvement of the health and wellness its residents. I am looking further into each of these programs to found out how I can become a part of their efforts to make Baltimore city healthier. Below are the links that grabbed my attention:
I chose the health department because I am very interested in improving the health and well-being of Baltimore City residents. I believe that I could be a strong asset to the establishment.
Get fresh Baltimore is one of the best programs I've seen in the city. they encourage healthy eating and demonstrate ways to be healthier. They talk about how important fresh foods are to good nutrition. I chose this website because it proper nutrition enhances a child's ability to grow and thrive.
As an employee of Johns Hopkins Hospital, I have had the opportunity to search for different programs in the system. I came across the Talent Development Secondary Model in my search for both this assignment and a personal growth incentive. Below is a description of the position I felt would meet my needs as an educator:
http://www.talentdevelopmentsecondary.com/
TALENT DEVELOPMENT SECONDARY FIELD MANAGER
The Field Manager is responsible for the overall management of implementation of the Talent Development Secondary model in his/her assigned geographical areas. This includes oversight of logistics, supervision for school based facilitators (including school-based Transformation Facilitators), and coordination of personnel to provide delivery of high quality services as outlined in contracts. The Field Manager is also responsible for building local financial and community support for the model, and in Diplomas Now sites, serves as the representative of TD on the local leadership team with the executive directors of CIS and CY. The Field Manager will provide some direct service in areas of teaming, organizational, and operational support and technical assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to establish & maintain strong collaborative relationships.
• Exceptional ability to communicate.
• Strong time, project and budget management skills.
• Demonstrated creativity.
• Proven mentorship, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Some advanced graduate work in area of educational leadership, business administration or related area desirable.
• Three to five years successful experience with Talent Development or other secondary reform models.
I discovered the following career opportunities by typing "career opportunities in early childhood education in Baltimore", in the Google search engine. This is what I found:
CENTER DIRECTOR
We are a national leader in the field of Early Care and Education. We are committed to excellence and our centers reflect that commitment. We recognize that our goals can only be achieved by employing people who embrace our passion for making a difference in the lives of young children which is the foundation on which all of our decisions are based.
We are committed to accreditation as evidenced by the fact that our centers are accredited or are in the process of becoming accredited. We offer low teacher-child ratios, state of the art equipment, and a nurturing and loving environment for children and educators.
We serve the changing needs of America’s families. We believe that children thrive when there is a strong bridge between the home and the center and our programs support active parent participation and input. We also serve the changing needs of those who educate America’s children. We work closely with our teachers to ensure that we support them in the same caring way they provide care for others.
Our curriculum provides a foundation for teachers to ensure their success while giving them the latitude to be creative, seize the teachable moments, and control their own classrooms. If you have what it takes to become part of a great growing organization whose passion is making a difference in the lives of children then we are the place for you.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or related field
- At least 3 years managerial experience in a NAEYC accredited center
- Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to provide the right leadership to our educators in our centers is a must.
JOB SUMMARY
- Plans, organizes, implements, coordinates, and evaluates all program components of the center.
- Exercises independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision.
- Operates the center in accordance with all government regulatory agencies contractual agreements with corporate employer(s).
- Manages the center's early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning, and coordinating the high quality educational program and activities.
- Trains, and supervises all center staff.
- Builds a solid relationship with corporate client(s) and promotes a positive image of the company in the community.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
- High energy level
- Superior interpersonal abilities
- Ability to lead others with diverse personalities, tactful, flexible and professional
- Resourceful and well organized
- Strong commitment for doing it right for young children
- Leadership qualities that evidence presence, confidence, and flexibility as a decision maker
- Service oriented yet assertive/persuasive for doing it right
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret general business information
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from internal and external personnel
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of manager, clients, customers, and the community
Baltimore City Teaching Residency is accepting applications for candidates to teach Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and Special Education. Apply now.
The Baltimore City Teaching Residency (BCTR) is a highly selective and rigorous program committed to providing Baltimore's students with a new generation of educators who will do whatever it takes to ensure their academic success. To achieve our goal of providing all students with access to excellent teachers, we provide a pathway for outstanding individuals to become teachers in Baltimore City Public Schools and to significantly impact the academic achievement of our city’s children. We recruit passionate and accomplished individuals from all professions and academic backgrounds who are ready to make a commitment to achieving academic growth with students in Baltimore's most challenging and traditionally underserved schools and communities. Following an intensive, rigorous training institute, Residents will enter the classroom in August while taking classes to obtain their teaching certification.
Benefits of Baltimore City Teaching Residency include:
- Full-time teaching positions, with regular teacher’s salary and benefits, in classrooms across Baltimore City
- Rigorous and highly regarded certification program with partial tuition reimbursement
- Specialized summer training that includes a student teaching component, during which Residents receive hands-on training and coaching on effective teaching strategies, that may count towards certification requirements
- Joining a distinguished cohort of accomplished, high quality colleagues, who will become a strong professional network working to make a greater difference with the students who have the greatest need
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Must have bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2012
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to pass an FBI background investigation
- Must not be a certified teacher or earning a degree in education
