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He wants to hire someone to give a challenging classical homeschool currculum to his middle school aged kids.  He talked about the details in his radio show this morning, which will be put up on his radio show podcast this afternoon. Apparently he tried to find them private schools in Dallas, but they are either too demanding (the IB school said staying up to do homework until 1 am isn't uncommon) or too "Christian" to admit Mormon students.

 

Edited to add quotation marks to make it clear that I do not share the sentiment.  I do believe Mormons are Christian.   Anyone who believes Christ is real and is the path to salvation falls under my definition of Christian IMHO.

 

ETA2: from his facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/GlennBeck/

 

NOW HIRING:

Wanted: classical education teacher for my two children ages 11 & 12 years old.

Looking for someone who can become part of the family. Teach the classics, logic and rhetoric. Will consider supplement with on line. Must be flexible for a busy family and at times travel. Must be willing to locate to Dallas Texas. Access to one of America's greatest history library.

Will post email address to apply. All serious candidates will need to pass an extensive back ground check. Excellent healthcare and pay for the right person.

 

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He wants to hire someone to give a challenging classical homeschool currculum to his middle school aged kids.  He talked about the details in his radio show this morning, which will be put up on his radio show podcast this afternoon. Apparently he tried to find them private schools in Dallas, but they are either too demanding (the IB school said staying up to do homework until 1 am isn't uncommon) or too Christian to admit Mormon students.

 

Too Christian?

 

Poor word choice, Katy.

 

There are a number of schools with narrow definitions of Christianity. That doesn't mean that everyone who doesn't fit into their "small tent" isn't Christian.

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Too Christian?

 

Poor word choice, Katy.

 

There are a number of schools with narrow definitions of Christianity. That doesn't mean that everyone who doesn't fit into their "small tent" isn't Christian.

 

Sorry, I was quoting him.  Apparently the school he liked best has it in their charter to only cater to their specific (presumably evangelical) denomination.  Of course I think Mormons are Christian.

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Yeah, if they were looking at challenging programs that weren't so challenging they skip childhood entirely, maybe she's at the point that she no longer feels capable of coming up with a challenging curriculum and still keeping up with her other obligations. She's arguably not a public figure, perhaps she does a great deal of charity work or has other obligations we're not aware of.

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Yeah, if they were looking at challenging programs that weren't so challenging they skip childhood entirely, maybe she's at the point that she no longer feels capable of coming up with a challenging curriculum and still keeping up with her other obligations. She's arguably not a public figure, perhaps she does a great deal of charity work or has other obligations we're not aware of.

Maybe they need the WTM on-line classes. 😉

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15years ago, there was a family in our town who advertised for a Catholic classical homeschooling tutor for their three children. $80,000 a year a free housing in a carriage house kind of apartment.

 

One reason high profile people do this is that their children are not safe in public or even private schools. Kidnapping/ransom sorts of things. Some private schools won't even take in high-profile kids as they are unable to guarantee safety.

 

Sad.

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Yuck. Why would anyone soil their soul by associating with that cretin?

 

I'm not being obtuse here, but I have no idea who he is, so the answer is somebody like me, who thinks it sounds like fun?

 

Actually, that's not true: I just learned he's a Mormon guy with a radio show. I could also infer that he is probably either exactly like Howard stern, or polar opposite of Howard stern ;) Plus, I'm sure I'd check him out before I actually applied for a job like that.

 

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, it may be a bum deal with unreasonable expectations placed on kids and teachers, so maybe I wouldn't be so into it 🤔

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Even if he were extremely creepy on air, I would think someone interested in such work could give his kids a chance. It's not their fault. And he and his wife and children are probably very polite and pleasant in person, as that seems to be part of Mormon culture. And his kids might get a really hard time in school, or even be vulnerable to crime.

 

 

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Yuck. Why would anyone soil their soul by associating with that cretin?

 

Maybe because some people don't actually view other human beings whom they may not agree with as cretins, but as actual real people who have worth and value.

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I quite often disagree with him, but I don't think he's creepy at all. Quite the opposite. If I were near Dallas I would definitely apply for the job.

Yeah, it sounds like he wants a modern day governess with experience and rigor. Can't blame him one bit for that.

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Yuck. Why would anyone soil their soul by associating with that cretin?

 

I've heard he's actually a really nice, normal guy.  He plays a part on his radio show for sure.  He's always been an entertainer first in public.

 

The school he really wanted his kids to go to (but determined they could not justify admitting a Mormon due to the covenant they have with the church they are attached to) he mentioned he really liked because they teach evolution as a theory and teach it side by side with intelligent design, both with the same rigor.  And Woodrow Wilson is the worst president in the 1900s and Andrew Jackson is the worst from the 1800s.  He specifically mentioned those things made him really love that school.  Not sure if he's going to want the tutor to teach what he wants, but it's something to keep in mind if someone wanted to look into the job.

 

AFAIK he hasn't said on his show or FB why they decided to no longer homeschool Raphe and Cheyenne with Tania doing the teaching herself.  Also, the OP said "middle school age children" and I was thinking "no, Cheyenne isn't middle school age yet" and then I realized she is because she's just a couple months older than my middle son and he'll be 6th grade next year.  And then I just kind of went "whoa... I'm going to have an elementary schoolers, middle schooler, high schooler, and college student next year."  That's NUTS!  And has nothing to do with this thread really lol

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Yuck. Why would anyone soil their soul by associating with that cretin?

 

 

I'd do it.  I'd definitely put my own spin on the "challenging" part of the request.  How about critical thinking and scientific methodology for starters. 

 

 

 

I mean... I've corrupted tougher asshats than his ilk before.  Fun times.  ;)

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Maybe because some people don't actually view other human beings whom they may not agree with as cretins, but as actual real people who have worth and value.

 

 

That whole thing about every human being having worth?  Nope. I don't buy that saccharine pap.  There really are people out there who are of lesser value than dysentery.

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15years ago, there was a family in our town who advertised for a Catholic classical homeschooling tutor for their three children. $80,000 a year a free housing in a carriage house kind of apartment.

 

One reason high profile people do this is that their children are not safe in public or even private schools. Kidnapping/ransom sorts of things. Some private schools won't even take in high-profile kids as they are unable to guarantee safety.

 

Sad.

 

 

It wouldn't even have to be a high-profile person.   If someone had 3 or more kids, a tutor would be cheaper than private school when annual tuition starts in the high 30's.   

 

Years ago, I remember reading in the newspaper about a teacher in Dallas that was seriously annoying the school administration because he was doing such a superior job.  He taught first or second grade in a school with horrible stats in an extremely poor area.  The majority of the kids (including his) were Hispanic English not the first language kids.   The school was annoyed because they didn't know what they were going to do with the kids for math for the next few years because they knew it already.  This was before kids were an option in my life, but I remember being shocked that a few parents from my wealthy suburb hadn't banded together and offered him enough money to privately teach their kids, enough money that he couldn't refuse.  

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I am not in Dallas but I would do it if I was there and my health allowed it.  No, I don't listen to him by choice but I would also homeschool someone on the left side too if they were happy with me.  They probably wouldn't be though since I would be teaching economics at some point and the text I use is very much traditional economics and so if they were socialist leaning, they might not prefer seeing how competition makes for a more advantageous system. 

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I think I would enjoy a job tutoring kids, if the pay and hours and flexibility were decent. It is something I imagine myself doing when my own kids are grown (OK, that's a long ways away...) 

 

And the nice thing about it being a job is that if the kids were really hard to deal with I could always bow out. Don't have that option with my own! One way or another I'm stuck with them until they are grown :tongue_smilie:

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I think I would enjoy a job tutoring kids, if the pay and hours and flexibility were decent. It is something I imagine myself doing when my own kids are grown (OK, that's a long ways away...) 

 

And the nice thing about it being a job is that if the kids were really hard to deal with I could always bow out. Don't have that option with my own! One way or another I'm stuck with them until they are grown :tongue_smilie:

 

Well, I am a teacher, so I still teach, but for me, the added benefit of retirement plans, etc.....is a security.

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Well, I am a teacher, so I still teach, but for me, the added benefit of retirement plans, etc.....is a security.

I have certainly considered completing teacher certification and teaching in a classroom, and you are right about the advantages of retirement plans etc. 

 

I much prefer teaching one on one though.

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I knew people who homeschooled other kids, but I wouldn't want to. I would and did homeschool a family member - my niece when she came home after 7th grade. 

 

I did some tutoring when I was still certified as a teacher and enjoyed it. My certificate has been expired for years now though, and it isn't worth it to me to get recertified. I taught school for fifteen years then homeschooled for thirteen. I'm done with both and am ready to do something different. 

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See I feel like it would be easier to homeschool someone else's kids. One of the hardest things about homeschooling is that the teacher role and mom role don't get enough separation. You're always together and always on duty in one way or another. Never a break from each other. If you were homeschooling someone else's children, you arrive, you teach, you go home. Like being a teacher, but only to a few kids at different levels. I feel like I could totally do that. :)

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See I feel like it would be easier to homeschool someone else's kids. One of the hardest things about homeschooling is that the teacher role and mom role don't get enough separation. You're always together and always on duty in one way or another. Never a break from each other. If you were homeschooling someone else's children, you arrive, you teach, you go home. Like being a teacher, but only to a few kids at different levels. I feel like I could totally do that. :)

 

I have a friend who does this.  Her kids are gone and  she has five students.  It's gone well for the past three or four years but it is getting a little messy because of a couple of parents who are not supporting her as the teacher.  Double complicated if the kids are related to you or the children/grandchildren of close friends.  I would have to think long and hard before tackling such a job!

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See I feel like it would be easier to homeschool someone else's kids. One of the hardest things about homeschooling is that the teacher role and mom role don't get enough separation. You're always together and always on duty in one way or another. Never a break from each other. If you were homeschooling someone else's children, you arrive, you teach, you go home. Like being a teacher, but only to a few kids at different levels. I feel like I could totally do that. :)

 

Maybe it depends on your homeschool style and how many kids you're homeschooling. I had an only to teach. My style was relaxed, Classical Charlotte Mason, with a bit of literature based child led learning. Very eclectic, very interest-focused, often hands-on. I had so much fun coming up with lessons based on my knowledge of ds' interests and how he best likes to learn. My favorite part of homeschooling was knowing it was tailored specifically to him. With someone else's kids I would have to either follow a rather structured curriculum or take the time to get to know each child before coming up with a hs plan for them. 

 

I don't think my way was better, only best for us. I'm just saying that whether you'd want to homeschool someone else's kids might be determined by the kind of homeschool style (Do people even have hs styles anymore?) you prefer.

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I have a friend who does this.  Her kids are gone and  she has five students.  It's gone well for the past three or four years but it is getting a little messy because of a couple of parents who are not supporting her as the teacher.  Double complicated if the kids are related to you or the children/grandchildren of close friends.  I would have to think long and hard before tackling such a job!

 

Yeah, I think I'd have a lot more trouble dealing with the parents than teaching the kids. But then I kinda like doing things MY way... might be why I homeschool! ;)

 

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Maybe it depends on your homeschool style and how many kids you're homeschooling. I had an only to teach. My style was relaxed, Classical Charlotte Mason, with a bit of literature based child led learning. Very eclectic, very interest-focused, often hands-on. I had so much fun coming up with lessons based on my knowledge of ds' interests and how he best likes to learn. My favorite part of homeschooling was knowing it was tailored specifically to him. With someone else's kids I would have to either follow a rather structured curriculum or take the time to get to know each child before coming up with a hs plan for them.

 

I don't think my way was better, only best for us. I'm just saying that whether you'd want to homeschool someone else's kids might be determined by the kind of homeschool style (Do people even have hs styles anymore?) you prefer.

That's what I was thinking. Would they be mad if they bought the math curriculum you requested, their kid didn't click with it and they had to try two more?

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I live a town over from Mr. Beck and would jump at this opportunity, but I will still have one of my own at home. He posted a job description on Facebook and included travel and an extensive background check. But if I could bring my son...

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That's what I was thinking. Would they be mad if they bought the math curriculum you requested, their kid didn't click with it and they had to try two more?

 

Presumably since they've already been homeschooling, if you made it to the interviews you'd be able to ask Tania her philosophy on that.  I'd imagine this has a lot more to do with clicking with Tania than a typical Blaze job would.  Since they're already middle school aged they may have already found different curriculum that work best for each kid.

 

I live a town over from Mr. Beck and would jump at this opportunity, but I will still have one of my own at home. He posted a job description on Facebook and included travel and an extensive background check. But if I could bring my son...

 

There's no harm in applying with that caveat.  Homeschooling your own son might be an advantage - show you're really interested in education and not just a situation where you want to get close to the family due to their position.

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I'd apply for it... 'cept I'm still homeschooling three of my own.

You still could! If your kids like each other they might not mind, maybe they would just pay a bit less. Since their first thought was private school they obviously aren't trying to isolate their children.

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