How to find Nanny Tutor Hybrid

[Anonymous]

We've chose the DL option for FCPS. We're looking for a PT nanny/tutor hybrid to help with our 7 yo DD. Any idea where we should start the search? We've never hired a tutor or babysitter/nanny before so not sure where to start. TIA!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've chose the DL option for FCPS. We're looking for a PT nanny/tutor hybrid to help with our 7 yo DD. Any idea where we should start the search? We've never hired a tutor or babysitter/nanny before so not sure where to start. TIA!

You are referring to a human being as a hybrid?! I hope no one takes this job. At least you could call the nanny a human being! Truly disgusting.

[Anonymous]

The term you're looking for is governess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We've chose the DL option for FCPS. We're looking for a PT nanny/tutor hybrid to help with our 7 yo DD. Any idea where we should start the search? We've never hired a tutor or babysitter/nanny before so not sure where to start. TIA!

You are referring to a human being as a hybrid?! I hope no one takes this job. At least you could call the nanny a human being! Truly disgusting.

Oh relax. OP described the job as hybrid position.

[Anonymous]

Agency and care.com.

However, these types of nannies are virtually impossible to find right now as everyone wants what you want. Plus the nanny knows this is a year-long gig at the most.

Good luck, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We've chose the DL option for FCPS. We're looking for a PT nanny/tutor hybrid to help with our 7 yo DD. Any idea where we should start the search? We've never hired a tutor or babysitter/nanny before so not sure where to start. TIA!

You are referring to a human being as a hybrid?! I hope no one takes this job. At least you could call the nanny a human being! Truly disgusting.

OP Here get over yourself. But everyone needs something to help them blow off steam during these crazy times. Personally I'm reading a bit more. You like spending time being offended by innocent posts. Hey to each their own.

[Anonymous]

Everyone wants to fill a nanny/tutor position right now. Most people who are being hired are either great nannies with no tutoring experience or they are teachers or tutors with no childcare experience. Just like a combined/nanny/housekeeping role, you need to decide which is your priority. Someone who focuses more on education may be more brusque, less affectionate and less inclined to make time for play. A nanny may be lost and not able to understand all of the work. There are very nannies with teaching, tutoring or homeschooling experience available now, because you’re a little late to the party. Those who are available (or will make themselves available) can command $25-50+/hour. Try wyzant, agencies and college boards for someone more inclined towards education. For someone more inclined to childcare, look in the nanny forum here, on care or sittercity, neighborhood listserv, Facebook, nextdoor, or agency.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone wants to fill a nanny/tutor position right now. Most people who are being hired are either great nannies with no tutoring experience or they are teachers or tutors with no childcare experience. Just like a combined/nanny/housekeeping role, you need to decide which is your priority. Someone who focuses more on education may be more brusque, less affectionate and less inclined to make time for play. A nanny may be lost and not able to understand all of the work. There are very nannies with teaching, tutoring or homeschooling experience available now, because you’re a little late to the party. Those who are available (or will make themselves available) can command $25-50+/hour. Try wyzant, agencies and college boards for someone more inclined towards education. For someone more inclined to childcare, look in the nanny forum here, on care or sittercity, neighborhood listserv, Facebook, nextdoor, or agency.

Thanks so much for the help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We've chose the DL option for FCPS. We're looking for a PT nanny/tutor hybrid to help with our 7 yo DD. Any idea where we should start the search? We've never hired a tutor or babysitter/nanny before so not sure where to start. TIA!

You are referring to a human being as a hybrid?! I hope no one takes this job. At least you could call the nanny a human being! Truly disgusting.

Relax people

[Anonymous]

What your kid is in 2nd grade? You need someone with basic literacy and numeracy skills that’s not addicted to their phone.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. At that age I would look for a solid nanny with experience with his age group.

It would be much easier to supplement her teaching ability than to teach someone with an education background how to navigate the dynamics of bonding with a stressed and lonely kid in a home setting. The former is a skillset; the latter is a personality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What your kid is in 2nd grade? You need someone with basic literacy and numeracy skills that’s not addicted to their phone.

19.07 again.

I disagree, strongly. Have you ever really looked at the homework kids bring home?

Math is unrecognizable when compared to how it was taught 20+ years ago. I know I never ran into all the ridiculous ways that kids have to be able to visualize and show their work. While I’m totally onboard with teaching to a child’s learning style and teaching in such a way that every child can learn, most parents have no idea how to do or explain most of the concepts.

Kids are reading stories at a higher level, linking to information in a way most kids never did when we went to school. Science has grown by leaps and bounds, and even social studies is not taught the way we learned.

I’ve worked and volunteered in schools long enough to know how many parents and caregivers struggle. I’ve also tutored parents and caregivers, simply so that they are capable of helping their children.

OTOH, I think the PP who said that getting a nanny for the majority of time and supplementing with a tutor might be on the right track. It would depend on how many hours the child needed a tutor, since most parents aren’t going to be inclined to pay two people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What your kid is in 2nd grade? You need someone with basic literacy and numeracy skills that’s not addicted to their phone.

19.07 again.

I disagree, strongly. Have you ever really looked at the homework kids bring home?

Math is unrecognizable when compared to how it was taught 20+ years ago. I know I never ran into all the ridiculous ways that kids have to be able to visualize and show their work. While I’m totally onboard with teaching to a child’s learning style and teaching in such a way that every child can learn, most parents have no idea how to do or explain most of the concepts.

Kids are reading stories at a higher level, linking to information in a way most kids never did when we went to school. Science has grown by leaps and bounds, and even social studies is not taught the way we learned.

I’ve worked and volunteered in schools long enough to know how many parents and caregivers struggle. I’ve also tutored parents and caregivers, simply so that they are capable of helping their children.

OTOH, I think the PP who said that getting a nanny for the majority of time and supplementing with a tutor might be on the right track. It would depend on how many hours the child needed a tutor, since most parents aren’t going to be inclined to pay two people.

LOL. No, second grade math is not that hard these days. Different, but not in any way difficult. I don't even know what it means to "read stories at a higher level." My second grader had to ask standard reading comprehension questions last year.

The major differences between HOW things are taught now and how they used to be taught is screens. My kids' teachers seem happy to stuff my kids in front of an ipad app for an hour at a time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What your kid is in 2nd grade? You need someone with basic literacy and numeracy skills that’s not addicted to their phone.

19.07 again.

I disagree, strongly. Have you ever really looked at the homework kids bring home?

Math is unrecognizable when compared to how it was taught 20+ years ago. I know I never ran into all the ridiculous ways that kids have to be able to visualize and show their work. While I’m totally onboard with teaching to a child’s learning style and teaching in such a way that every child can learn, most parents have no idea how to do or explain most of the concepts.

Kids are reading stories at a higher level, linking to information in a way most kids never did when we went to school. Science has grown by leaps and bounds, and even social studies is not taught the way we learned.

I’ve worked and volunteered in schools long enough to know how many parents and caregivers struggle. I’ve also tutored parents and caregivers, simply so that they are capable of helping their children.

OTOH, I think the PP who said that getting a nanny for the majority of time and supplementing with a tutor might be on the right track. It would depend on how many hours the child needed a tutor, since most parents aren’t going to be inclined to pay two people.

LOL. No, second grade math is not that hard these days. Different, but not in any way difficult. I don't even know what it means to "read stories at a higher level." My second grader had to ask standard reading comprehension questions last year.

The major differences between HOW things are taught now and how they used to be taught is screens. My kids' teachers seem happy to stuff my kids in front of an ipad app for an hour at a time.

You just proved my point.

DL is not simply homework, it’s teaching. And since a child is expected to use the terms and processes they learn in school, they need someone at home who also knows them.

[Anonymous]

Due to my work, I am in touch with many college students who are returning to DC, despite schools closing. With today's announcement from DCPS, If you are looking for a "pod-supervisor" or tutor, and would like to be connected with some really wonderful young adults, feel free to reach out! I figure it could be a great solution for those working from home while their kids need (affordable) school support.

Separately, I'm also in touch with a number of experienced teachers who are available for language tutoring - French, Spanish, Hebrew & Russian - and would be happy to connect you.