[nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs

Sun Oct 12 04:02:14 UTC 2014

Perhaps a teacher's aide would suit me better.

On 10/11/14, Danielle Antoine via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I like the daycare option and I know that is doable. Also, I can
> probably work part-time there and still attend day classes and get my
> financial aid and do work-study. Others? School system is great for
> when my kid starts school. I would love to work where my baby is. I
> bet Head Start would work as well. I am planning on starting school
> soon and will need a way to support us. SSI aint gon cut it and
> obviously I can't pay a babysitter or daycare. If I worked at one
> though I could get a discount maybe. And people don't take good care
> of yours when they aren't getting paid.
> Let's talk.
>
>
>
> On 10/11/14, Danielle Antoine <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I am pregnant and so I want to hear about jobs where I can take my kid
>> to work with me. Let's talk.
>>
>>
>> On 10/11/14, Danielle Antoine <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I suppose being a nanny could work epending on the family's lifestyle.
>>> It could work well in a city if you could use PT well and efficiently
>>> but it would probably be at cost and then if it were para you'd have
>>> to be willing to possibly face flack from the dispatchers about the
>>> numbr of guests car seats and the amount of rides on schedule. It
>>> happens. Also, working in the school system is *not* the only start.
>>> ANd if you started there you *certainly* do not have to stay there.
>>> Other options might be new and a bit more difficult but worth the
>>> challenge.
>>> I was considering being a bus aide but somebody stole my application.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/11/14, Ashley Bramlett via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> great points Heather.
>>>> Schools legally have to provide accomodations so working there as an
>>>> aid,
>>>> teacher, or  after school worker may be a better fit to get started.
>>>>
>>>> Ashley
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Heather Field via nobe-l
>>>> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:49 AM
>>>> To: Kayla James ; National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>>>> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs
>>>>
>>>> Hello Kayla,
>>>> While you can certainly be a nanny, teaching is a much more secure job
>>>> and
>>>> it pays much better. Furthermore, there is already a shortage of
>>>> qualified
>>>> teachers of blind students so you are much more likely to get a job.
>>>> The
>>>> hiring of nanny's is usually up to parents and most of them do not know
>>>> about the abilities of the blind to use alternative nonvisual
>>>> techniques
>>>> so
>>>> it is likely you would have a difficult time convincing a family to
>>>> hire
>>>> you. Also, the nanny's I know are usually expected to drive the
>>>> children
>>>> to
>>>> dancing lessons, swimming lessons, birthday parties, soccer and so on.
>>>> School districts, on the other hand, are required to function within
>>>> the
>>>> parameters of the Americans With Disabilities Act, (ADA), and would be
>>>> required to provide you with reasonable accomodations, such as a
>>>> driver,
>>>> if
>>>> you were an itinerant teacher.
>>>> So, while I'm sure you could perform the duties of a nanny, and even
>>>> arrange
>>>> drivers, I don't believe it would be a worthwhile job for you.
>>>> There are lots of other alternatives.
>>>> I have heard of one blind nurse so that's a possibility for you. I also
>>>> know
>>>> numerous blind teachers who have thriving tutoring businesses. Others
>>>> teach
>>>> children in their homes, and some who like the younger ones conbine
>>>> childcare business with preschool in their home.
>>>> I hope this is helpful. You can e-mail me off list if you'd like to
>>>> discuss
>>>> specifics further.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> Heather field
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Kayla James via nobe-l
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 8:23 PM
>>>> To: Hyde, David W. (ESC) ; National Organization of Blind Educators
>>>> Mailing
>>>> List
>>>> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs
>>>>
>>>> I have another career option in mind for anyone who wishes to answer.
>>>> What about becoming a nanny? I'd love to do that as well. There is
>>>> also nurse, but I don't know if I'd really be good at that or not. If
>>>> someone is in childcare or anything, can you give me advice?
>>>>
>>>> On 9/8/14, Hyde, David W. (ESC) via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Although individual beliefs are very important, it is unprofessional
>>>>> to
>>>>> either by intent or by omission, to force them upon a student.
>>>>> Refusing
>>>>> to
>>>>> transcribe materials with which you disagree is, at least defacto, an
>>>>> attempt at religious conversion, which in public schools, would place
>>>>> you
>>>>>
>>>>> in
>>>>> an impossible position. Now, to avoid that, you might consider looking
>>>>> for
>>>>> jobs in Christian schools. That could solve your problem. Good luck.
>>>>>
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