My oldest went to school for six years before we began homeschooling and for six years, I labored as her room mother. The first couple of years, it was an exhilarating honor to be chosen. I threw myself into the job and was a steady presence at the school. By third grade, I’d earned a solid rep and couldn’t get out of it if I tried.
Now as a homeschool mom, I see how valuable I really was. So I hope you’ll understand why I am considering placing this ad in our local newspaper.
Homeschool Teacher Desperately Seeking Room Mother
Responsibilities:
Planning parties, enforcing teacher appreciation, grading papers, calling in back-up support, making phone calls, reading to kids, surprising the teacher with home-baked goodies, organizing plays, cleaning up after art projects, facilitating games, providing assistance on field trips, etc. You will also be required to plan and implement two large-scale fundraisers per year to help pay for our curriculum.Skills Required:
You must be organized, friendly, patient, administrative, creative, thoughtful, efficient, well-read, and great with kids. Good listening skills and coffee-making expertise is a plus.Compensation:
There will be no monetary compensation, but lots of rewards in hugs and kisses. The kids will thank you, too.
Any takers?
When she’s not fantasizing about having her own room mom, Angela can be found blogging about the ministry of raising a family, being a wife to rush home to, and how every mom needs a break at Homegrown Mom.
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LOL! I love this. I think I could use 2 room moms and an assistant. 🙂
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..Spring Toddler/Preschool Ideas =-.
Your post made me laugh! Great post! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought that a FULL support staff would be very helpful around here. You know – lunch room workers, teacher’s assistant, librarian, etc. I had never though of a fund-raising coordinator, though!
Samantha
.-= Samantha´s last blog ..The Desire for a Clean and Orderly Desk =-.
I’ve been looking for the SAME THING!! Seriously! Something less than a Co-Op, but as good as a “step-in” from time to time. A mom/young lady (or young man) that could come to my home and spend time teaching my children something that I feel is over my head or feel less than “qualified” to teach. OR to come in and do that super cool science project and make it work. LOL
Amen! I’ve been thinking for weeks that I need a personal assistant — even if just for a week or so.
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Top Ten Things I Have Been Thinking Of Lately =-.
I ♥ it! I need one as well. ☺
I never thought of this. Brilliant! I like Kela’s idea. Maybe we need to enlist someone to come in once in a while and give us and our children a break or just infuse some life back into our homeschooling experience!
Oh, I want one of those!
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LOL!
I know EXACTLY what you mean.
BTW, what type of fundraisers can you do to fund your homeschooling.
That may sound like the most silly question ever, but it never occurred to me to try that.
Ugh, I hate typos. I meant to put a ? at the end of that question! Just an OCD comment on my comment, lol.
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Free Resources! =-.
That was great!!! However, I’m going to be homeschooling starting next year and I am a little more nervous now…lol. It is reassuring to know that I won’t be alone in my delightful stress!
.-= Annie´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday…Spring Break Edition =-.
Love it! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all have a few of those? While we’re at it can we get an intern for the blog too? 😉
.-= Soultravelers3´s last blog ..Family Travel, Homeschool, Education & Global Students =-.
Oh yeah — that’s what I need! A blog intern! LOL
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Top Ten Things I Have Been Thinking Of Lately =-.
In this down economy – if you get more than one reply – I’ll give the ol gal a place to work! 🙂 Funny. I’ve always said I need a janitor . . . .
Too funny! Wouldn’t that be nice?!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Happy Easter =-.
LOL…yep, I’m also in the market for one!
.-= Richele´s last blog ..The Evil Car Cart =-.
That’s so funny!! I was a room mom for a while too, and I would love to have a room mom to make all my copies, decorate, and all those other duties I did in the classroom. Made my day- thanks!! 🙂
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..Ensnared by Words =-.
This is hilarious…but I can totally relate! So wish it was a possibility!
.-= Kami@Nurturing the tender years´s last blog ..Nurturing virtue: Thankfulness (Gratitude) =-.
This made me smile at the end of a very long day!
Thank you,
Stacey
I’ve always said it. Every wife needs a wife of a PA.
.-= Rana´s last blog ..Post it Note Tuesday =-.
I’ve always said it. Every wife needs a wife or a PA.
.-= Rana´s last blog ..Post it Note Tuesday =-.
so very funny- thanks!