Anonymous wrote:Nannies can view their job as doctor's because they know first aid. However, you are not a doctor.you do teach but you are not a qualified teacher who is licensed by the state. Teaching DL is not a part of the nanny's job.

Teaching DL is part of my job. I am a teacher who chooses to work as a nanny.

You’re just wrong, PP.

Anonymous wrote:Nannies can view their job as doctor's because they know first aid. However, you are not a doctor.you do teach but you are not a qualified teacher who is licensed by the state. Teaching DL is not a part of the nanny's job.

I’m homeschooling three, not teaching DL. I also wrote (and am constantly tweaking to suit each child’s needs) the curriculum for the year from the state standards.

Nannies can view their job as doctor's because they know first aid. However, you are not a doctor.you do teach but you are not a qualified teacher who is licensed by the state. Teaching DL is not a part of the nanny's job.

Appreciate your nannies, they are teachers too. They are the grear caregivers who are teaching the first important teachings for early education in kids.

Many nannies takes early education classes just as like preschool teachers. Everything what a teacher does in a class can be done with a good nanny at home. Describe, read, make conversations, take a walk and talk about the surroundings. explain the whys, shapes colors, different language, reconnecting words, all that is oart of the early education for kids all ages. The only difference, a class has spoiled kids and is hard to give individually attention who needs the most.
Pay is still low and with 1 assistant isn't enough. Well, maybe the government will put more effort in public schools, home childcare daycares and centers and NOT private schools.

Yes. NANNIES: Full Experience with kids all ages in all areas, works every day
Babysitter: No, just works 1 day every 2 weeks or so and just gives kids junk food most of the time.


Ya Nannies are already teachers. I'm a nanny and preschool teacher and is the same thing. Just that is hard sometimes to control a class of 12 toddlers with just 1 helper. Both jobs have dicipline, schedule, education. Only great part would be if some parents would teach thier kids to have patience and not baby talk them or they get no focus in class or simple directions.

I hope the teacher-type nannies who somehow got roped into any cleaning duties make clear to the employer that those duties will now be dropped in favor of the educational ones. God help you nannies if these are *additional* duties. Run for the hills.

the word "nanny" gets misused a lot on this board. Most 'nannies" I think are babysitters/housekeepers.

I certainly hope the teacher nannies are getting *at least* $25 per hour!

Most of all reading books is the best instrument to a kid. I even read it in Spanish to them and the toddler understands. The books are in english but I read it in spanish and warms my heart seeing her interacting and engaging with it. Even tho she goes to play something else she comes back to see and listen the book I'm reading

Nanny are teachers. They teach positive discipline and basic teaching. Any situation is a learning experience, conversation, playing, watching an educational show or fun show, crafts if there's time. Te environment of the nanny can be hard for teaching because a teacher only does that, she doesn't cook, wash, attend individually each kid.
But still kids gets all the love and attention and teaching from thier nannies and that counts. And it all depends on the kid, some wants to listen in class, others don't. I've seen in classrooms.
Please don't baby your kids, teach them to be independent and that they can achieve great things and be proud of themselves

To the PP who denies the reality that nannies teach their charges:

When the 2-year-old knew her letters, colors, shapes, and numbers 1-10, it was because I taught her. She learned through play, and my direct involvement with her as she played taught her all those basics and far more.

When the 8-year-old learned how to do long division, it was because I taught her.

When the 4-year-old learned how to make French Toast it was because I taught him.

Teaching does not only mean sitting at a desk being drilled with flash cards and work sheets. Children learn through playing and through daily activities, and professional Nannies teach.

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be paying extra for this extra service? Or are you just doing job creep with no pay?

Stop, please. This is not “job creep”. This is the ever changing life of a nanny who encourages growth and learning in the charges. It’s like thinking you deserve more money when the child starts walking or drops a nap. It’s not a service to teach your charges.

-signed, a nanny

Of course it is job creep as no nanny is hired to teach school. Children go to pre schools, elementary school are taught by qualified and licensed teachers. This is not an ever evevolving part of her job.

? I am a nanny and was hired precisely to teach and care for my charges. You must be confusing nanny with babysitter, PP. All nannies are teachers.

You were not hired to teach school. If you had been hired for this then they would not be enrolled in public or private school.

Even if you have a degree you are not knowledgeable in all subjects taught in school curriculum--, mathematics (algebra, trig, geometry, etc.); History (World or American); English both grammar and literature and other subjects. Taking a walk is not the same as physical education! This is why teachers have specific subjects they are hired to teach.

You do not have to be licensed by the state to be a nanny whereas a teacher does have to be licensed. Teaching a child how to make a turkey by tracing their fingers does not constitute teaching!

You’re wrong. I was absolutely hired to teach my charges from birth. I have a MA in Early Childhood Development and was a teacher for many years.

My experience aside, all good nannies are teachers. When a Spanish speaking nanny talks to her charges in Spanish, what is she doing? Teaching. When a good nanny points out letters and words while reading, what is she doing? Teaching. When a nanny counts or sings the alphabet song, what is she doing? Teaching. When a nanny narrates for and sings to a newborn, what is she doing? Teaching. I could go on and on.

Doing preschool art and letter tracing with OP’s children is absolutely teaching and part of a good nanny’s job.

Babysitters watch children. Nannies teach children.

The Board of Education needs a good laugh so forward this nonsense to them. My he

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be paying extra for this extra service? Or are you just doing job creep with no pay?

Stop, please. This is not “job creep”. This is the ever changing life of a nanny who encourages growth and learning in the charges. It’s like thinking you deserve more money when the child starts walking or drops a nap. It’s not a service to teach your charges.

-signed, a nanny

Of course it is job creep as no nanny is hired to teach school. Children go to pre schools, elementary school are taught by qualified and licensed teachers. This is not an ever evevolving part of her job.

? I am a nanny and was hired precisely to teach and care for my charges. You must be confusing nanny with babysitter, PP. All nannies are teachers.

You were not hired to teach school. If you had been hired for this then they would not be enrolled in public or private school.

Even if you have a degree you are not knowledgeable in all subjects taught in school curriculum--, mathematics (algebra, trig, geometry, etc.); History (World or American); English both grammar and literature and other subjects. Taking a walk is not the same as physical education! This is why teachers have specific subjects they are hired to teach.

You do not have to be licensed by the state to be a nanny whereas a teacher does have to be licensed. Teaching a child how to make a turkey by tracing their fingers does not constitute teaching!

You’re wrong. I was absolutely hired to teach my charges from birth. I have a MA in Early Childhood Development and was a teacher for many years.

My experience aside, all good nannies are teachers. When a Spanish speaking nanny talks to her charges in Spanish, what is she doing? Teaching. When a good nanny points out letters and words while reading, what is she doing? Teaching. When a nanny counts or sings the alphabet song, what is she doing? Teaching. When a nanny narrates for and sings to a newborn, what is she doing? Teaching. I could go on and on.

Doing preschool art and letter tracing with OP’s children is absolutely teaching and part of a good nanny’s job.

Babysitters watch children. Nannies teach children.

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be paying extra for this extra service? Or are you just doing job creep with no pay?

Stop, please. This is not “job creep”. This is the ever changing life of a nanny who encourages growth and learning in the charges. It’s like thinking you deserve more money when the child starts walking or drops a nap. It’s not a service to teach your charges.

-signed, a nanny

Of course it is job creep as no nanny is hired to teach school. Children go to pre schools, elementary school are taught by qualified and licensed teachers. This is not an ever evevolving part of her job.

? I am a nanny and was hired precisely to teach and care for my charges. You must be confusing nanny with babysitter, PP. All nannies are teachers.

You were not hired to teach school. If you had been hired for this then they would not be enrolled in public or private school.

Even if you have a degree you are not knowledgeable in all subjects taught in school curriculum--, mathematics (algebra, trig, geometry, etc.); History (World or American); English both grammar and literature and other subjects. Taking a walk is not the same as physical education! This is why teachers have specific subjects they are hired to teach.

You do not have to be licensed by the state to be a nanny whereas a teacher does have to be licensed. Teaching a child how to make a turkey by tracing their fingers does not constitute teaching!

What a bizarre rant. It may be shocking to you but many nannies do view their role as being an educator. I have spent a lot of time studying, reading about and attending lectures on the topic of early childhood education. I am a member of NAEYC as well as my state chapter and attend conferences and lectures as often as I can. I tend towards a Reggio approach and Piaget is the historic child development expert that most resonates with me. I have at least as much education as most preschool teachers. I lack the degree to teach elementary but I am certainly educated enough in my own way to homeschool successfully.

No child young enough to need a nanny has individual subject classes in a formal school setting. They have a primary teacher who teaches English, Science, history/social studies, and math through the end of elementary school. There are many nannies with the same degree as a typical elementary schoolteacher and many more like myself who lack the degree but have enough experience and knowledge to do the job well.

My current charges are nearly 5yo twins. They can read beginners books and can write all their letters well enough to do a daily journal using invented spelling. They can add and subtract numbers under 10 easily and are working on numbers up to 20 and they can count to 100. We are doing a science unit on plants and gardening and are mostly talking about the civil rights movement as our history lesson since that is where their interests lie right now.

It would never occur to me to ask for my base rate to be raised because I am teaching my charges. What is the alternative? Just keeping them alive? That’s a babysitter as a previous poster said.

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be paying extra for this extra service? Or are you just doing job creep with no pay?

Stop, please. This is not “job creep”. This is the ever changing life of a nanny who encourages growth and learning in the charges. It’s like thinking you deserve more money when the child starts walking or drops a nap. It’s not a service to teach your charges.

-signed, a nanny

Of course it is job creep as no nanny is hired to teach school. Children go to pre schools, elementary school are taught by qualified and licensed teachers. This is not an ever evevolving part of her job.

? I am a nanny and was hired precisely to teach and care for my charges. You must be confusing nanny with babysitter, PP. All nannies are teachers.

You were not hired to teach school. If you had been hired for this then they would not be enrolled in public or private school.

Even if you have a degree you are not knowledgeable in all subjects taught in school curriculum--, mathematics (algebra, trig, geometry, etc.); History (World or American); English both grammar and literature and other subjects. Taking a walk is not the same as physical education! This is why teachers have specific subjects they are hired to teach.

You do not have to be licensed by the state to be a nanny whereas a teacher does have to be licensed. Teaching a child how to make a turkey by tracing their fingers does not constitute teaching!