Modernizing Mari Poppinz Nanny Essay Contest!

The Top 20 Nanny Responders Win A One Year Subscription To The ChildCare Education Institute's Online Courses.

Purpose of this contest:

To encourage nannies to receive training or continuing education in child development so they’ll be more knowledgeable and able to provide better care to children.

To boost the confidence of nannies who are in the interviewing process. To allow them the opportunity to earn clock hours and become a better qualified candidate for positions.

To honor the National Association of Nanny Care's efforts to create the Three Tier Nanny Credential.

Reason for this contest:

For many years I’ve worked in challenging, underpaid positions. I have also been under-employed during the current economic downturn. Now, I am in a great stable and secure position. Since starting this job I continued my credentialing via online training programs like ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), Childcare Lounge, Perpetual Preschool, and Foster Parent training sites. It was convenient to log in any time 24/7 to acquire quality, affordable education at home. (I often study on my laptop in bed. Or while my charge naps.) I have earned a wide range of clock hours for a very reasonable investment. Also, with this employment status, I have the ability to be more available to mentor other nannies and give back to the nanny industry that I have been a part of for so long.


What Applicants Need To Do:

Cut and paste the following information into a word document.

Answer the questions and find two references (Hopefully one other caregiver or nanny agent and one employer) to submit the reference form on your behalf.

Email to lovingcarebylisa@gmail.com your application and references BY OCTOBER 28, 2009.

Those receiving the subscriptions will be notified by November 1, 2009.

CCEI has the following requirements to enroll in their programs:

(Do not apply unless you meet these requirements.)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and submit documentation as proof
• Must have access to a computer and printer
• Must have a valid email address
• Must have access to the Internet through a JavaScript enabled web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write well enough in the language the course is presented in to understand and complete the course material.

Applicant Information

Name:

Street:

Telephone:

Name(s) of Current or Most Recent Employer:

Age of charges:

Highest Level of Education:

Years in the Field:

Briefly describe your current or most recent duties and responsibilities:

How did you find your nanny position(s)?

Do you have a personal website or blog?

Do you participate in any online nanny discussion boards? If so, which one(s)?

List any volunteer work or offices held with any early childhood educational and/or youth organizations:

Have you held any other jobs in the past that involved working with youth?

List 2 previous professional development opportunities you attended and when:

What books, magazines, websites, or other resources do you find useful to help you with your employment as a caregiver?

Courses generally take a few hours of time to complete depending on note taking, subject matter, etc. and a CCEI student is allowed to take up to 6 courses a day. Are you able to commit to completing at least 1 to 2 courses each week?

(Contest winners who fail to accomplish earning one to two courses a week on average will forfeit their right to the subscription, and some other applicant will be allowed to take their spot in the program. Warning emails will go out.)

If you were to receive one of the subscriptions would you be willing to be a guest blogger at this site and provide updates on courses you are taking, highlighting things you have learned, and so forth?

Thoughtfully describe how you plan to be creative and innovative in putting the knowledge and experience gained with your training to use for your career and the nanny community. (300 words)

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Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant:

Name of Person Submitting Recommendation:

Contact Information:

How long have you known the applicant?

Please tell how you know the applicant.

Describe why you think this applicant deserves to win a CCEI subscription. (250 words minimum.)