Have you considered In-Home Child Care? I too have worked as a preschool teacher and a site director. But in my 30 years of ECE, my favorite job by far has been running my small in-home business.
I can customize it to fit my needs, personality, and strengths. I was able to be home with my own young children, and there when they arrived home from school. I
make more money than I did as a preschool teacher, and equal to that as director. I am able to get a few house chores done, (ie. laundry, start dinner, clean bathroom) when children are napping. The quality of my in-home businesses has always been superior to my center experiences.
Right now my in-home business is open 4 days/week. I serve children birth to three, with a maximum of 6 children. I am always full, and have a long waiting list. I enjoy the close personal relationships with both children and families that is a result of this small-group experience.
I feel that more ECE professionals should consider this option.
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Elizabeth Werner
Blessed Beginnings
Cody WY
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2020 02:04 PM
From: Vanessa King
Subject: New Ideas
Have you looked into informal education opportunities? When I transitioned out of the classroom I worked for Parks and Recreation and later a children's museum. For me, informal education is a nice balance of teaching and program management without some of the limitations and constraints that formal education can put on teachers.
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Vanessa King
Director of Education
Children's Museum Tucson
Tucson AZ
Original Message:
Sent: 02-06-2020 03:25 PM
From: Oliska Batiste-Burns
Subject: New Ideas
Hello,
I am looking for new career ideas. I have worked as a preschool teacher, site director, middle school after school programs and as an ABA Therapist. As I am preparing to return to the workforce I am not sure what to do. I don't want to return to the classroom. What are some of the more unique jobs early childhood professionals do?
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Oliska
Las Vegas NV
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