Dealing With A Teacher's Schedule

[mac60]

It is like every other salaried position...they get ***x salary per year divided into 12 months/52 weeks, however you want to say it. I would love to make $40,000 plus and only work 9 months out of the year, minus all the breaks, holidays, and other days they get off throughout the school year. And 40 grand is low ball here.

[Former Teacher]

I met with a lady yesterday, she has a 3 yr old and she is a teacher. She is the same one that asked about a monthly rate. Well she also asked if she would have to pay for spring break, summer, christmas vacation since she is off and her son would be home with her. At the moment I didn't know what to tell her since I have never dealt with that kind of schedule before. I told her I would think about it and let her know. So, I was thinking that I should since I charge the rest of the parents if they are not here. But at the same time I don't want to feel like I'm being unfair.. What do you guys do when you get a teacher's child??

The only problem I would have is whether or not to believe this mother. She says she will keep her child home. But can you believe her? She will want HER time alone, HER time to do whatever.

I always say...number one rule of daycare....never trust a parent ::

[momma2girls]

This is how I do with my teachers-
I charge 1/2 the normal weekly rate, for Spring/Winter breaks.
The summer, I require a 2 week deposit to hold it til Fall
I love my summers off, you can't beat it.
The only drawback, you do not get paid, other than the 2 weeks from each family!!

[Sunshine44]

I am not going to argue with you, but 40 grand is high. I know in my state, you start NOWHERE near that and they haven't given any form of raise in years, so yea. You can choose the clients you want, yes, but they can hopefully find someone who will work around their schedule.

[Sunshine44]

And you could actually have the same schedule as a teacher if you planned it just right. You pick your hours. Find parents who want that schedule, and charge more to cover those summer months. Do like the school boards do and 'hold back' a certain amount. Easy peasy.

[kidkair]

I have made a deal with a teacher that she pays 1/2 the normal amount for school breaks and 1/4 the normal amount to hold over the summer. I chose to do this because I fill those days with school agers and really think it'll be great to not have the baby at the same time. For me it was a win win situation. (and yes I plan on keep the deal the same as the child grows older)

[JaydensMommy]

Update

Just wanted to thank you guys for all of the advice. I went with what most of you said and told her I would have to charge her the same rate whether her child is here or not because this is my policy for EVERYONE. I didn't think it would be fair to allow her two months of discounted rate or free time and not the other parents. So.. good news, she finally called today after two interviews because her husband couldn't make it to the first one and her son is starting on wednesday.

[JenNJ]

I'm glad it worked out!

I do it a bit differently. I do not charge for summer break for teachers. I take the total amount they *would* pay over the summer and add it to their regular rate throughout the year. That way, I can happily say they have the summer off with no penalty, I am not losing any money, and I get an easier summer.