Early Childhood Organizations
and additional Job possibilities
The Terri Lynne Lokoff Childcare Foundation
www.tllccf.org
From their mission statement:
"The TLLCCF was founded in August 1987 by Kay and Fred
Lokoff to honor the memory of their daughter Terri who died tragically in a car
accident in 1986. The TLLCCF is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization is
dedicated to making America better by improving early care and education. Our
role is to enhance the lives of children and child care teachers and providers
in the child care community, and to heighten the awareness of the public to the
need and definition of quality child care. We support nonprofit, nonsectarian
childcare programs dedicated to excellence and raises awareness of the critical
role high-quality early care and education plays in commerce and society. The
TLLCCF’s funds have directly benefited thousands of children, program providers
and students studying early care and education. The Foundation also recognizes
and rewards teachers nationwide for excellence and dedication."
I like this organization because it is founded by the loved
ones of a deceased early childhood teacher.
They are uniquely acquainted with the needs and dreams of early
childhood professionals. I
especially like their efforts to enrich
children's lives through museum collaborations and their efforts to reward
great teachers.
The High
Scope Educational Research Foundation
www.highscope.org
About Us
"WHO
WE ARE — MISSION AND VISION
HighScope
Educational Research Foundation is an independent nonprofit research,
development, training, and public outreach organization with headquarters in
Ypsilanti, Michigan. HighScope's mission is to lift lives through
education. We envision a world in which all educational settings
use active participatory learning so everyone has a chance to succeed in
life and contribute to society."
The High
Scope Educational Research Foundation began with the Perry School project in
the 1960's in Ypsilanti, Michigan which led to the beginning of the Head Start
program. Today they have a wealth of
information for teachers, administrators, parents and researchers. Their research work is on an international
level. A search of their website took me
to many great articles on intergenerational programs to use for my Capstone
project.
Generations United
www.gu.org
"About Us
Generations United’s mission is to improve the lives of children,
youth, and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, public
policies and programs for the enduring benefit of all. For nearly three
decades, Generations United has been the catalyst for policies and practices
stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations, evoking the
vibrancy, energy and sheer productivity that result when people of all ages
come together. We believe that we can only be successful in the face of
our complex future if generational diversity is regarded as a national asset
and fully leveraged."
It was like Christmas when I found this organization. They are all about developing and supporting
new intergenerational programs!
My Job Search
This week I looked at two jobs that would require traveling on a regular
local route.
One is for the local library.
Ready to Read Program Supervisor - FT - Master's Degree required
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna, OH
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna, OH
Seeing that this job requires a Master's degree did my heart
good. So many of the jobs that catch my
eye only require a high school graduate.
I know I would not have been ready to supervise other adults with just a
high school diploma so that can be disheartening. Unfortunately, I think the thought behind it
is if they hire someone with more education they have to pay them more. This is a sad state of affairs in our country
that everything great for children has to be done on the cheap.
Another job is for the local Help Me Grow. Several of my friends do this particular job
and I plan to have specific conversations with them about the travel and home
visiting it involves. It is on a
flexible schedule which could be something I'd enjoy. It requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
Help Me Grow - Home Visitor
Youth Advocate Services - Columbus, OH
Youth Advocate Services - Columbus, OH
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