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

Sun Sep 14 23:10:39 UTC 2014

I have been a nanny, and while it is doable it really depends on if you live
in the city, do you have public transportation available? What
responsibilities does the family wish for you to carry out? One of my nanny
jobs wanted me to take their child to a music class and it was walking
distance away, and the library which was a short bus trip away and I did
these things. Another wanted short walks, and for me to care for their child
soly in their home and the local park. We also went in their back yard to
play. Also how confident in your blindness skills are you? I can walk in any
home, and preferably with a quick tour around can care for any child, cook
and clean any meal, but not all blind people have this skill set. When you
come into a home can you be independent. Do you have the advocacy skills to
ask if you may label their microwave and washer. I didn't like being a
nanny, and while not for the reasons heather listed, but rather I wanted to
do my dishes and fold my own laundry while the children in my care slept not
someone else's. I care for children in my home now as a licensed child care
home in MI. I just wrote an article for future reflections that is in the
most current issue. If you search my name on the NFB site that is the first
thing that comes up. 

I have heard of a blind nurse over the years, but they are usually private
nurses that work in homes where they can use all of their talking tools to
get the job done. I would not be willing to go through all that training for
the lowest paying nurse job. I'd be very interested to know of blind nurses
in the mainstream field in hospitals and doctors' offices.

Bran

-----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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