Job with a BA in Monsey

amother

Crimson

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 6:51 am

I live in Monsey area. I am in middle of working on getting a BA through TTI. I have approximately 20 credits including some of the hard tests. I originally planned to also get a Masters degree but I won't be able to. I enjoy children and teaching and helping ppl reach their potential. Is there a job I can get that pays fairly descent per hour for a BA in something. I don't want to continue with it otherwise. I am finding it extremely stressful. It takes me three times as long as the average person to study due to my perfectionism and although I am bright I am not a good test taker. If I don't get a BA I don't think I will ever work bec I hate office work and I refuse to work really hard to teach a class and get paid pennies. That is also too stressful.

amother

Crimson

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 8:00 am

amother wrote:

What will your BA be in?

That is part of my question. But I assume in education. I originally wanted to do social work but that is not going to happen.

amother

Crimson

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 2:50 pm

amother wrote:

You can make that much as a title 1 mentor/tutor. Salary varies by school.

Can't I do the same thing without a degree? How would a degree benefit me? Besides for which you can officially do title 1 with very few credits. A school which I will not name wanted me to work as an assistant and get paid via title 1. I only had 12 credits at the time. What do I gain by finishing my degree?

amother

Babypink

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 5:55 pm

Schools receive title 1 money and can decide how much they want to pay you, up to a limit for someone without a degree,higher limit for a BA and hgher limit for someone with a masters. It also depends what you do. They will pay a skilled teacher with a degree more than an assistant without one. At least hopefully! I guess it depends on the school.

amother

Aubergine

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 6:08 pm

amother wrote:

Maybe that's how it works in Monsey but usually Title One is contracted out to an agency . The agency hires and pays the providers. All agencies that I know of require a BA and I'm almost sure that a degree is required by law. Where I am Title One pays approximately 40-50 a period.

amother

Crimson

Fri, Apr 28 2017, 6:16 pm

amother wrote:

So that was legal? I was going to work as an assistant in a classroom.

So if I get a BA in education I could expect to find a tutoring job at a school? Can I count on that? Do I have a better chance if I am ready to work in the public school system? I really don't want to go though all that stress for nothing. I already have a family. I am 30 years old.

amother

Hotpink

Sun, Apr 30 2017, 12:28 am

If you enjoy working with special needs children, call master faster - they r an aba agency that services children in monsey. A ba is not necessary but they do pay more for schooling... and they pay within ur expected price range, closer to the higher end...good luck!

amother

Crimson

Sun, Apr 30 2017, 7:21 am

amother wrote:

Do not especially enjoy working with special needs.

Should I just try to find a tutoring job at a school and skip the degree. I also want to add that I would not work in any of the chassidish schools or Bais Rochel bec of the dress code. I feel like there are really no options of work for me in Monsey. Sad

amother

Natural

Sun, Apr 30 2017, 8:27 am

amother wrote:

Do these schools require you to keep to their dress code 100% of the time, or when you are teaching only?

Get your degree. You may change your mind later in life and want a masters. There are masters programs that are less about tests, and more about writing. Also - work on your perfectionist tendencies - it's a form of anxiety and if it holds you back, it's not helping you.

On the other hand - can you see if you can work with a professional party planner? That's a good job for someone who doesn't like office work, and has perfectionist tendencies. Learn the 'trade' and branch out on your own.

amother

Crimson

Sun, Apr 30 2017, 8:40 am

amother wrote:

I am not one of those ppl that enjoys wearing a costume to work.

I am not artsy. I am warm. Caring. Emotional. I value education and I get a little high from giving someone tools to succeed in life. Way back in the day I wanted to work in the mental health field but life has worn me down. I want to go to work and feel good about what I am doing.

amother

Natural

Sun, Apr 30 2017, 8:49 am

You are describing a social worker job, or a teacher. Do what you can to overcome your hurdles and work towards certification in those areas.