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

[Kayla James]

I think I will be a teacher and work at the Chicago Lighthouse nearby.

On 9/14/14, Brandy W., with Discovery Toys via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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