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

[Albert Rizzi]

There is the possibility  of also working in day care centers and after school programs which puts you with the kids, but an alternative to being a Nanny, but kind of the same, and is also a bit like teaching as well.

having done the day care/pre-k/teaching thing, before I became blind I can see how that might be a worthwhile  consideration as you kick around ideas. For now I am an Uncle and stand in as the Manny regularly as well.


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-----Original Message-----
From: nobe-l [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 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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