Nanny volunteering at charge’s preschool...

[Anonymous]

... and at least one quarter of the teachers there have asked how to become a nanny in the last month or if I know anyone looking for a nanny.

It’s a very well respected preschool, too.

It puts me in a precarious position of not wanting to anger the school’s director but wanting to help these women. My charge will be in this school for another three years.

WWYD?

[Anonymous]

“I can’t help you job search, but XYZ are reputable agencies in the area.”

If all of the staff are looking to make a change, then there is an issue—either pay is low, the work is too hard (are the same teachers running before and aftercare too), or the administrators are not creating a positive environment. That’s not on you to fix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“I can’t help you job search, but XYZ are reputable agencies in the area.”

If all of the staff are looking to make a change, then there is an issue—either pay is low, the work is too hard (are the same teachers running before and aftercare too), or the administrators are not creating a positive environment. That’s not on you to fix.

I agree about giving the name of a great agency - probably your agency - and putting in a good word for them if you want but nothing more.

Preschool teachers are very much in demand as nannies and can easily earn between $25 to $35 an hour. No preschool is going to pay that. But no medical generally and no job that lasts 30 yrs like a school.

[Anonymous]

I would just kindly tell them that if I hear of anything, I will be glad to give them the teacher’s contact info.

You shouldn’t feel awkward at all.