Episode 10: Canadian Career Stories.

Summary

In this engaging interview, Emily, a seasoned family nanny with over a decade of experience, shares her journey from high school into a fulfilling career in early learning and childcare. She discusses the importance of education and the joys of building personal relationships with children and parents. Emily's aspirations to grow her career, possibly by starting a licensed Christian day home and having her own website, reflect her passion for making a difference in children's lives. Her advice for others seeking a career is to explore interests, seek mentorship, and gain practical experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Emily is a family nanny with a focus on Early Learning and childcare programs, which she started during high school and has turned into a career.
• 🏫 She has been in the profession for over 10 years, helping families and realizing the importance of education and its benefits.
• 🚗 Emily's workday involves traveling to families' homes, often starting as early as 5:00 a.m., and includes tasks like meal preparation, potty training, and educational activities.
• 👶 She emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate activities and helping children discover their interests to lay a foundation for future careers.
• 🔄 Emily has continued her education with first aid and CPR certifications, and has interacted with over 100 families across Canada.
• 🌱 She finds it rewarding to see the potential in children and help them explore their interests, including discussing future career aspirations.
• 🏠 The challenge of working in a family home includes maintaining healthy boundaries while being a positive influence on children's lives.
• 💼 Emily has career aspirations to grow her work, possibly by starting a licensed Christian day home and having her own website to share her experiences and knowledge.
• 🤝 She acknowledges the need for a mentor to guide her in expanding her career and is actively seeking advice from those with experience in the field.
• 🎓 Emily's educational background includes Bible college and involvement in children's ministry, which has influenced her career path.
• 📝 Her advice for those seeking a passionate career is to write down interests, seek advice from professionals in the desired field, gain experience, and never give up.

Q & A

What is Emily's current profession?

Emily is a family nanny specializing in Early Learning and childcare programs.

How did Emily's career in childcare begin?

Emily started her career in childcare during high school, which eventually turned into a full-time career.

What is Emily's perspective on the importance of education in her job?

Emily believes that having parents who are strong about education is crucial, and she sees the benefits of that in her own career, helping to make it better.

How does Emily's work contribute to family ministry?

Emily's work has turned into family ministry as she uses her Early Learning and childcare program in different environments, including licensed daycares and potentially public schools.

What is a typical day like for Emily as a family nanny?

Emily's day starts early, often picking up children from preschool, preparing meals, assisting with potty training, and engaging in age-appropriate educational activities.

What challenges does Emily face in her role as a family nanny?

Emily finds maintaining healthy boundaries within the family to be challenging, as she aims to be a blessing to the family while also providing personal relationships with the children and parents.

How long has Emily been in her career and what additional training has she undergone?

Emily has been in her career for over 10 years and has completed first aid and CPR training multiple times through St John Ambulance.

What is Emily's approach to understanding children's interests and aspirations?

Emily engages children in conversations about their future aspirations, such as asking 5-year-olds what they want to be when they grow up, and then discussing different careers with them.

What are Emily's career aspirations moving forward?

Emily aspires to have a licensed Christian day home and possibly create her own website to share more about her work and experiences with families.

What advice does Emily have for people looking to pursue a passionate career?

Emily suggests writing down interests, talking to people in the desired field, gaining experience, and never giving up while seeking mentorship from those with experience.

What educational background does Emily have and how did it influence her career path?

Emily attended Bible college and was involved in children's ministry, which allowed her to participate in after-school programs and led her to pursue a career in childcare.