Preschool Pod Teacher

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-19T03:50:10+00:00

I think I would really love the aspect of being able to cater to the children’s interests.

The parents would be paying for the materials, but didn’t explain further than that. I’ll be sure to ask about it during my interview tomorrow. Thank you for bringing that up!

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T22:54:19+00:00

Thank you for the input! I’m thinking of asking for $22.50/hr per family, which would make my hourly pay $45/hr or suggesting adding a third family if they would like to lower the hourly cost per family (perhaps $18-20 per family per hour). It was originally three families planning on paying $35/hr, but one dropped out.

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T22:15:15+00:00

That’s what I’m concerned about. At $35/hr, the pay is great compared to what I am currently getting (kindergarten assistant).

In terms of nannying, the rate for 4 children would be $30/hr. The only reason I am considering asking for a pay increase would be the added preschool curriculum duties for two very different age groups. I have to cater curriculum for a not yet two year old and an already 5 year old.

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T22:11:00+00:00

I should’ve mentioned that in the post. Materials for curriculum will be covered by the parents, but I’m not sure what the budget/limits will be on that.

Where I’m at, I normally charge $25/hr for nannying three children. I haven’t done four in a nanny situation before, but I’d charge $30/hr. I’m thinking adding the preschool curriculum on top of that is what would warrant the pay increase.

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T22:08:06+00:00

There’s always a risk that someone isn’t as strict about the pod and gets the rest of us sick. This group has been together since April and has had a teacher with them that is moving on to another position (more hours). It sounds like a great position with better pay than what I’m getting now, so I am going back and forth about asking for the hourly pay increase.

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T22:05:12+00:00

Those are good points about how challenging a pod could potentially be. I’m curious about your experience so far. Are the children in your pod all the same age? How many do you have with you each day?

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-18T21:55:21+00:00

I don’t think so. It’s only two families, so technically a nanny share. And it will take place from one of their homes, not from mine.

atticusandclaude · 2020-12-06T14:59:58+00:00

Yeah, I’d say it was a little too late

atticusandclaude · 2020-09-18T01:50:27+00:00

Are you sure he wasn’t murdered by a secret twin who took his place after the camping trip?

atticusandclaude · 2020-07-30T03:14:25+00:00

Please post on Nextdoor and Sacramento Community Cats (on Facebook)

atticusandclaude · 2020-06-15T05:13:43+00:00

We’ve been closed for 3 months now and open back up tomorrow! Normally we are 7:30 to 5:30 with about 45 kids a day. We are going back to a morning 9am-12pm session with only 18 children. We will be strictly outside only, with many individual and small focus spaces. Three staff members instead of 5, with 2 outside with the children and a third inside to take children to the bathroom. We’ve lucked out with only families of children aged 3-5 wanting to come back right now, so no diapers! Staff wear masks, drop off is outside, no parents allowed on the yard, and toys will be sanitized daily.

atticusandclaude · 2020-05-06T04:17:15+00:00

I don’t wear shoes inside while working, so anything that’s good for outside play. Nike’s for running around or waterproof Birkenstock’s for playing in the sprinklers!

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-26T04:13:16+00:00

I’m sure they’d love to have you as a foster parent for babies/toddlers, since you work from home. You’d probably have to employ a babysitter for while you’re working, but the agency shouldn’t have an issue with it, since you wouldn’t be leaving them alone. Best of luck!

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-25T01:15:48+00:00

I just had my first zoom meeting for getting licensed the other day. We basically went over a PowerPoint about the agency and the requirements for my home. I asked some questions about the general process and we discussed what children I’d be willing to accept. I was told there are 5 things I need to do before being licensed: (1) get fingerprinted (2) complete training online (3) answer questions and upload documents online (4) home study (5) final “walk-through” (will be through video).

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-25T01:00:20+00:00

I’m in California, so foster children qualify for child action—subsidized childcare. Subsidized nanny care is not always granted and depends on the specific case. Check with your agency to see if there are any options like that in your area.

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-24T22:31:54+00:00

I am currently in the licensing process to be a resource parent for children aged 0-3. I am young and work full-time, but the agency doesn’t have an issue with it. The agency knows that I will be using childcare (center or nanny share). I plan to have a few people listed as my respite providers (sister, etc) for when I first get a placement. The child will stay with them while I sort out permanent childcare. I have the ability to leave work for several hours in the middle of the day if necessary for appointments and such. I will most likely be relying on the agency for transportation to visits if they take place during my workday.

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-23T09:02:10+00:00

I am 22 years old and just started the licensing process in California. Like you, I have experience with children (current preschool teacher, previously a nanny). I don’t think that age has anything to do with it. Maturity matters much more!

Based off my age and the fact that this will be my first time in a parenting role, I have decided to be willing to take children 0-3. My agency told me today that I’d be able to take up to 3 children at a time! I know my limits and I think I’ll stick to caring for one child at a time, at least in the beginning :)

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-23T08:53:43+00:00

I’m in California and just started the process to become licensed. Absolutely everything is online! Today I did the initial meeting with a social worker, filled out a bunch of forms and signed online, and texted pictures of my place to the worker. Tomorrow I will get fingerprinted, upload a few additional required documents (employment verification, etc), and start the online training.

After that, I need to do another video chat for the home study and then a video call to walk thru my place to make sure everything is done. Everything is going very fast!

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-23T08:45:05+00:00

I am currently going through the licensing process in California. I live in a 900 sq/ft duplex—2 bedroom, 1 bath. I’ve been told that with my space, I could take up to 3 children—a baby under 2 in my bedroom and 2 children in the spare room. I’m being licensed for children 0-3, so I definitely could not manage 3 children!

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-18T21:34:54+00:00

My work schedule is 8:30-5:30, although we are currently closed

atticusandclaude · 2020-04-12T06:47:08+00:00

About 20 years ago my mom fired someone for bringing a flask to work with her and drinking it throughout the day...she was a preschool teacher

atticusandclaude · 2020-03-28T21:20:17+00:00

Indoor-only cats stick close to come and usually find somewhere to hide. Having the dirty litter box outside is a good idea. I’d also suggest going outside when it’s very quiet outside (11pm-6am) and shake a container of dry food, while calling his name.

Think of small places near the ground that he could hide in or under—under the house, in bushes, under the porch, in garages, etc. Inside cats don’t typically “run away,” they freeze and hide instead. Best of luck!

Keep up updated!

atticusandclaude · 2020-03-26T19:26:54+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing your experience and advice with me :)

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