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

[Kayla James]

Or working at a local KinderCare center.

On 10/11/14, Kayla James <christgirl813 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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