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stinger
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Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Pick up at 2 schools at 2:20 and 2:40
Homework help for a 4th and 6th grader
Done at 5pm
So, they need a car, clean license
Need to be able to educated and patient enough to help with current HW standards
Only need work for 3 hours on school days
My guess is this would be difficult to find?
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bella321
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
It shouldn't be terribly difficult to find but it might be expensive (20+ per hour). I know people have taken jobs as after school sitters while they job-hunt during the day. They required cash for their pay. Good luck!
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| Posted 10/7/14 3:50 PM |
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Maybe ideal for a student?
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| Posted 10/7/14 3:53 PM |
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
a high school or college student would do that. i did things like that when i was a junior-senior in high school.
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| Posted 10/7/14 3:56 PM |
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stinger
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by BaysideForever
a high school or college student would do that. i did things like that when i was a junior-senior in high school.
I don't know first hand but I've heard that a lot of high school students are so busy these days with their own academics and extracurricular that they don't have time to babysit.
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| Posted 10/7/14 3:57 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by stinger
Posted by BaysideForever
a high school or college student would do that. i did things like that when i was a junior-senior in high school.
I don't know first hand but I've heard that a lot of high school students are so busy these days with their own academics and extracurricular that they don't have time to babysit.
Also, a HS student would have to have a license, be trustworthy enough to pick up DC at age 17(ish), and be able to get out of their school and over to DC's school by 2:20.
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| Posted 10/7/14 4:10 PM |
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
A HS senior would fit this.
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| Posted 10/7/14 4:13 PM |
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JDubs
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
I would try finding a college student that wants to make extra $
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| Posted 10/7/14 4:32 PM |
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
I would try care.com. There are people looking for all types of hours, times, etc. on there.
I found someone who watches DS about 1 hour a day, but she is flexible which is what I need.
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| Posted 10/7/14 4:38 PM |
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ISpoilHim
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Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
I don't think it would be that difficult to find. Personally, I already watch kids those hours or I would do it. Look for a SAHM looking for some extra cash.
Another poster mentioned 20+ an hour, which I think is a little crazy. I would do it for $40/day, without pay on non school days.
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| Posted 10/7/14 7:53 PM |
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jana
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Post a flyer at a commuter college nearest to where you live. Most have info boards posting buy/sell, PT jobs etc.
A college freshman/sophmore would be your best bet. Plus considering it would be a commuter school..they'd most likely have their own car.
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| Posted 10/7/14 8:21 PM |
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schmora15
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Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
I would use care.com. It shouldn't be too difficult and I doubt you would have to pay 20/hr. It might be hard for a college student with classes. You might need to find 2 separate people. My sitter has all of her classes on M and W so she's able to TTH and FR as needed. GL!
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| Posted 10/7/14 8:38 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
A college student studying to become a teacher would be ideal. They are well versed in the new standards because it's all they know.
Common Core has really changed curriculum and practices in the elementary grades. I know doctors, lawyers and engineers that second guess the Common Core math problems. IMO, it's not the math, it's just that they are poorly written. All reading material is analyzed through a universal 5 step process called a "Close Read". I'm pretty sure most adults are not not well versed with either.
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| Posted 10/7/14 9:04 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Your school district doesn't offer aftercare with homework assistance there?
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| Posted 10/7/14 9:26 PM |
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stinger
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by BargainMama
Your school district doesn't offer aftercare with homework assistance there?
We are in a queens district that gives a lot of hw!
6th grade has a program that DD is in but only has one hour to do HW
4th grade the hw isn't getting done by 5:30 and DD sits in the cafe or classroom from 2:45 til 5:30. She isn't even going outside to play
The group settings are not ideal both complain of noise and distraction
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| Posted 10/8/14 6:37 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by stinger
Posted by BargainMama
Your school district doesn't offer aftercare with homework assistance there?
We are in a queens district that gives a lot of hw!
6th grade has a program that DD is in but only has one hour to do HW
4th grade the hw isn't getting done by 5:30 and DD sits in the cafe or classroom from 2:45 til 5:30. She isn't even going outside to play
The group settings are not ideal both complain of noise and distraction
That just doesn't seem right that they are getting almost 3 hours of homework. I think I would be speaking to the teacher about that. That is NOT normal for 4th and even 6th grade.
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| Posted 10/8/14 10:22 AM |
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stinger
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by stinger
Posted by BargainMama
Your school district doesn't offer aftercare with homework assistance there?
We are in a queens district that gives a lot of hw!
6th grade has a program that DD is in but only has one hour to do HW
4th grade the hw isn't getting done by 5:30 and DD sits in the cafe or classroom from 2:45 til 5:30. She isn't even going outside to play
The group settings are not ideal both complain of noise and distraction
That just doesn't seem right that they are getting almost 3 hours of homework. I think I would be speaking to the teacher about that. That is NOT normal for 4th and even 6th grade.
I know but it's true!! 2 hours for my 4th grader and 3 plus studying for quizzes and tests for my 6th grader. It's a high performing school/district and we have parents who push their kids as well. The standards are very rigorous. It's all academics.
The principal sends a hw time limit policy in September and every year it's a joke!
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| Posted 10/8/14 10:48 AM |
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BargainMama
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Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
That IS a joke, I would totally not be happy with that. The kids have no time to be kids or participate in afterschool activities. How insane!!
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| Posted 10/8/14 11:10 AM |
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curley999
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
I would recommend putting an ad with the specifics of what you need and want as well as what you will pay on sittercity.com or care.com.
I was recently in need of someone for pickup and watching my DDs for 1-2 hours a few afternoons a week. I got several applications from college students, but wound up finding a mom in her 30s who works p/t and has a small business of her own and was looking for side jobs. So there are people out there!
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| Posted 10/8/14 11:12 AM |
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Mrs213
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Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Can they take the bus? Might be easier to take the bus home and have the sitter at your house waiting
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| Posted 10/8/14 1:34 PM |
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JennP
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Re: Would finding a sitter like this be difficult?
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
A college student studying to become a teacher would be ideal.
This is probably your best bet. I think most other people well versed in Common Core are probably teachers or moms with young kids who either work full time or are home helping their own children - i.e. all people who are unavailable.
I would put it on craigslist because I think a lot of college students would include that in their job search.
It's a tall order but if it's what you need, it's what you need. All it takes is one person!
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| Posted 10/8/14 2:00 PM |
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