Noah graduated with his B.A. in early childhood education in December, but public schools are not hiring until spring.

Factors that are important to Noah are working with children in a classroom, providing educational opportunities, working close to home, and finding a full-time job by fall.

Noah is finally offered four jobs for which he is qualified. Which job is the best fit for Noah?

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Job #1: Para-educator in a kindergarten class

Close to home
$29,400 per year
Part-time position
Positive school culture
Networking with administrators
Job #2: Substitute Teacher in several schools

Up to $26,830 per year
Different school every day
Potential to work every day
Experience with many children
Up to 1 hour commute one way
Networking with many administrators
Job #3: Home Child Care Worker and Tutor

$30,000 per year
Help with homework
Drive children to after school activities
Work with one family's children
Job #4: After Care Provider

Close to home
Minimum Wage
Hours: 3-7pm on weekdays
Opportunities for Creativity
Experience with many children
Job #1

Job #2

Job #3

Job #4

Job #1 is best suited according to Noah's preference. She wants to work near home, have experience working with children and provide educational opportunities. The Job #1 offers her para- educator in kindergarten class. This job is close to her home and has positive school culture. This job provides her opportunity for networking with administrators and the pay is also good. Therefore Noah should select job #1.