As I consider national and federal organizations that appeal to me, I compiled a list of possible employment opportunities that would spark my interest.

·      NAEYC sparked my interest because they are such a large organization which impacts so many young learners as well as many professionals. The job I found is an affiliate relation coordinator. Within this job title I would help establish realistic goals for young learners, lead projects, supervise other employees and collaborate with other departments in NAEYC. In order to hold this job, one is required to have a bachelor’s degree, three years of experience in a related field, and management experience.

·      A teaching position at the Ron Clark Academy. The Ron Clark Academy focuses on innovative strategies to help engage students to build relationships with other students. Teachers at the Ron Clark Academy have high expectations for their students and create a very engaging learning environment with a dedication to teaching. The Academy also serves as a major professional development opportunity for educators to attend and learn new strategies to take to their school. In order to obtain this job, I would need to have a teaching certification for the state I live in and have three years of teaching experience.

·      Director of Jump Start.  Within this career I would work with young children to help prepare them for kindergarten. This organization provides high-quality education to preschool children to help all children have equal opportunities when entering kindergarten. In order to obtain this job, I would need to hold a degree in education and leadership and experience in the education field.

References

Jump Start. (2019). Children first. Careers. Retrieved from https://www.jstart.org/about/careers/

NAEYC. (2019). Affiliate Relations Coordinator. Retrieved from https://naeyc.applicantpro.com/jobs/1033847.html

The Ron Clark Academy. (2019). Ron Clark Academy Careers. Retrieved from http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/apply