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• TEACHER ASSISTANT

  Preschool Teacher Job In Memphis, TN

  Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.$25k-31k yearly est.2d ago

• Assistant Teacher

  Preschool Teacher Job In Chattanooga, TN

  The Assistant Teacher will play an integral role in the success of our center by serving as a positive role model as well as creating meaningful relationships and being a supportive resource for our students, families and their team. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders.$26k-31k yearly est.3d ago

• Lead Teacher- Open up a new 2’s Room

  Preschool Teacher Job In Franklin, TN

  Apply today to experience the Big Blue Marble Academy Difference! A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. $25k-38k yearly est.8d ago

• Preschool Teacher

  Preschool Teacher Job In Franklin, TN

  A Rolling Hills Learning Center preschool teacher must:$15 hourly21d ago

• Preschool Teacher Assistant (Floating

  Preschool Teacher Job In Knoxville, TN

  Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Pre-School Teacher Assistant (Floating between Pre-K and Preschool) Reports To: Director of Little RamsTime Status: Monday-Fridays, 8:30-2:30 p.m.FLSA Status: ExemptClassification: SupportStart Date: August 2023
  The FloatingPre-School Teacher Assistant will reflect high professional standards, integrity, and a commitment to excellence within a Christian school environment. The Floating Pre-School Teacher Assistant selected for this position should have prior experience working with young children. The teaching assistant will assist with developing interactive activities that are fun and educational for children enrolled in the two year-old class.
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

  Required to work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher

  Attend all scheduled trainings, staff meetings, and staff development sessions to comply with standards and regulations

  Assist with diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher

  Assist with the preparation of the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher

  Must not discuss confidential school business or student records

  Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in education

  Assist with maintaining records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior

  Observe and participate in parent-teacher conferences

  Assist with maintaining an organized, safe, and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

  Promote feelings of trust and security in the program

  Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs

  Establish and maintain a positive relationship with families, allowing the teacher to address concerns to parents

  Work with teaching team in all activities, including but not limited to, housekeeping, diapering, toilet training, meal service and record keeping, toilet training, etc.

  Maintain a positive and professional self-image and project the Christian values and beliefs of the organization.

  Perform other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Committed to the Core Values and Mission of the Academy Ability to demonstrate and teach Christ-based behaviors Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills Friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered, and adaptable Respect for childrens ideas, feelings, abilities, and differences Insights into and tolerance for the range of age-appropriate behavior Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, etc. Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, to accept supervision and to help promote a positive environment Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, as well as work cohesively within a team environment Ability to work effectively managing multiple tasks and participants in a stress-related environment with ability to work in a team environment Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Provide high attention to detail and accuracy with complete follow through SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMinimum of one to two years of general early education experience and/or pre-school experience or background.
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSApplicant must possess a valid social security number, valid drivers license and a current working home/cell telephone with a number that can be accessed by management personnel for business contact purposes.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to sit, stand, stoop, or walk for extended periods of time. The employee may be required to periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
  CONCLUSIONThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and amend the work of any employee under his/her supervision. I understand that employment is at the will of the employer and either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment with or without cause at any time.$26k-33k yearly est.35d ago

• Infant Teacher

  Preschool Teacher Job In Chattanooga, TN

  Childcare Network offers a warm, caring environment with high- quality education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.$28k-32k yearly est.1d ago

• Preschool Teachers

  Preschool Teacher Job In Johnson City, TN

  Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.$28k-41k yearly est.30d ago

• ASSISTANT LEAD TEACHER

  Preschool Teacher Job In Memphis, TN

  Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Under the supervision of Pre-School Manager, the Assistant Lead Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities providing a safe learning environment and maintain classroom routines.$27k-32k yearly est.2d ago

• Teacher at Midway Elementary (23-24 School Year

  Preschool Teacher Job In Kingston, TN

  Job DescriptionJob Description

  Reports to:

  Building principal

  Career Goal:

  To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and woman.

  Performance Responsibilities:

  Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

  Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

  Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

  Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

  Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

  Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.

  Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

  Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

  Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

  Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

  Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

  Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

  Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

  Makes a provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

  Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.

  Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

  Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

  Terms of Employment:

  200 days, salary and work year to be established by the Board.
  Requires a valid Tennessee Teaching License

  Evaluation:

  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation.
  $36k-46k yearly est.12d ago

• Elementary STEM Teacher 2023 2024 School Year

  Preschool Teacher Job In Spring Hill, TN

  Job DescriptionJob Description

  THIS POSITION IS PENDING FUNDING

  STEM Standards of Practice Framework for grades K-5 is a foundational course experience providing students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the content connections that exist between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

  This introductory K-5 course helps younger students begin developing introductory skills and a foundational knowledge base important to subsequent STEM fields of study. This course is intentionally designed to help prepare students for entry into the middle school STEM Foundations I course. It is important to note that this course may be implemented flexibly to meet individual district needs within the K-5 grade band.

  Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to:

  Apply problem solving skills with critical thinking to explore STEM-related real-world challenges

  Identify and explain the steps in the core practices of science and engineering

  Conduct research to develop meaningful questions

  Define simple problem scenarios and scientific investigations

  Develop fundamental design solutions

  Engage in experimentation

  Conduct basic mathematical modeling and data analysis

  Effectively communicate solutions and scientific explanations to others

  Articulate how technology is used across a wide range of STEM disciplines following opportunities to explore STEM career fields and occupations.

  $34k-41k yearly est.19d ago

• Elementary Teacher 2023-2024 School Year

  Preschool Teacher Job In Somerville, TN

  Fayette County Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our advancing school system. $39k-46k yearly est.35d ago

• Preschool & Toddler Teachers

  Preschool Teacher Job In Knoxville, TN

  The teacher will follow a provided curriculum, classroom structure, and center policies. If you’re interested in working with children but need more training we have floater positions that allow for more gradual process before starting in a teacher position. The Teacher will be responsible to care for children and manage day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. We’re looking to fill several teacher positions for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children.$25k-30k yearly est.16d ago

• English teacher in Apison, TN

  Preschool Teacher Job In Harrison, TN

  All Global LT instructor positions are freelance positions. Join the Global LT community and help provide language lessons to business professionals and their families worldwide.$40k-55k yearly est.39d ago

• Full and part time teacher assistants

  Preschool Teacher Job In Huntingdon, TN

  Summary Huntingdon First Baptist Church WEE Care Ministry is looking for teacher assistants. $25k-31k yearly est.8d ago

• Class A great pay

  Preschool Teacher Job In La Vergne, TN

  Live within 45 miles of La Vergne, Tennessee.$95k yearly13d ago

• Teacher 6-8

  Preschool Teacher Job In Greeneville, TN

  Teacher Grades 6, 7, or 8.$35k-44k yearly est.20d ago

• Lead Preschool Teacher for Cumberland Street Preschool, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Medina, TN

  Preschool Teacher Job In Medina, TN

  Summary We are searching for an accomplished, well-rounded, passionate lead preschool teacher to join our team. Cumberland Street Preschool is sponsored and supported by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Medina, TN.$28k-35k yearly est.16d ago

• Daycare / Preschool Teacher COUNTY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS Daycare / Preschool Teacher

  Preschool Teacher Job In Murfreesboro, TN

  Teacher will facilitate these intergenerational activities while maintain supervision and appropriate ratios.$21k-32k yearly est.40d ago

• Preschool Teacher

  Preschool Teacher Job In Gallatin, TN

  Job DescriptionJob Description

  Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children

  Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc. ) to teach children

  Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

  Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

  Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)

  Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times

  Track children’s progress and report to parents

  Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche

  Collaborate with other educators

  Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

  $23k-35k yearly est.21d ago

• Preschool Teacher – 4 Day Work Week

  Preschool Teacher Job In Spring Hill, TN

  As an Early Preschool or Preschool Pathways Teacher at the Primrose School of Spring Hill, youll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop childrens confidence and independence. $15.5 hourly31d ago

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Goddard School

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Rolling Hills Community Church

Gallatin Day Care Center Inc.

Little Miracles Childcare LLC

Primrose School

TLC Child & Family Services

Cadence Education

Top 10 Preschool Teacher companies in TN

1. Goddard School

2. Otter Learning

3. Rolling Hills Community Church

4. Gallatin Day Care Center Inc.

   

5. Little Miracles Childcare LLC

6. Primrose School

7. TLC Child & Family Services

8. Cadence Education

9. CampCo

10. Grace Christian Academy

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What Can You Do With an Early Childhood Education Degree? ECE Jobs

An early childhood education degree, also known as an ECE degree, gives prospective educators many different opportunities to teach and cultivate important lessons catered toward the development of young children. These varying opportunities come in the form of different educational occupations, all meant for specialization in early childhood education. Individuals in these roles will be able to make a real difference in the foundational knowledge of countless children. 

What Is Early Childhood Education?
Top Early Childhood Education Degree Jobs

1. Preschool Teacher
2. Kindergarten & Elementary School Teacher
3. Nanny
4. Childcare Center Director
5. Childcare Worker
6. Special Education Teacher
7. School Counselor or Psychologist

How to Become an Early Childhood Educator
Become an Early Childhood Education Specialist with GMercyU

What Is Early Childhood Education?

The technical definition of early childhood education is the period of learning that takes place from birth to the age of eight. From the preschool level up to the end of early childhood, there are many different programs and approaches to curricula available. They can be federally funded, state-funded, or privately funded. All are set to help students reach certain cognitive standards and benchmarks that are helpful to children as their education continues.

Lessons learned during early childhood develop the fundamentals of learning and participating in a learning environment. Visit our own article that focuses on the question, “What is Early Childhood Education?”

Top Early Childhood Education Degree Jobs

Now that you know what an ECE degree entails, you might be wondering, “What can I do with an early childhood education degree?” Outlined below are some of the top early childhood education jobs. Take a look at the educational requirements, a summary of responsibilities, and the average salary for each occupation to see which is right for you.

Preschool Teacher

Average Salary: $29,780 per year
Educational Requirements: Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field
Where you work: Daycare services, state, local, or private schools, private homes, religious institutions, grantmaking organizations, civic centers

What Does a Preschool Teacher Do?

Preschool teachers are tasked with administering the fundamental lessons associated with early childhood education that help bring their students up to developmental standards. Day-to-day activities in this position include working with young children both individually and in a group setting, tracking the progress of each student, organizing entertaining educational activities, and creating daily schedules. Early educators can use a child’s desire to play and be active as an advantage in the learning process 

Traditional academic education is not all a preschool teacher must focus on. Some emotional and social education takes place in a preschool setting, as well. At this early stage, educators use team exercises to improve social skills, but also to teach lessons on inclusion and respect. 

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher

Average Salary: $57,980 per year
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
Where you work: Public and Private Elementary schools, Child Day Care Services, charter schools, religious-based schools

What Does a Kindergarten Teacher Do?

Many daily responsibilities of kindergarten and elementary school teachers mirror those of a preschool teacher. They put together lesson plans, daily schedules for class, and track the progress of their students. The emotional and social lessons continue to play a large role in this position. By this stage of education, some of these responsibilities become more complex as the students build upon the foundational knowledge they learned in preschool.

There are a few major differences between the two occupations. Preschool tends to take place in one classroom where the students learn, play, rest, and eat. They may move to a lunchroom or an outdoor play area, but kindergarten and elementary school students move around much more in during the day. These students frequently move to different classes for different lessons, head to the lunchroom to eat, go outside for recess, and participate in field trips. A high level of supervision is required of teachers at this stage of schooling. Also, teachers entering this occupation can expect to work at a private or public school. A very small percentage are employed by daycare services.

Nanny

Average Salary: Minimum wage – $18 per hour
Educational Requirements: Vary based on state, employer, and workplace 
Where you work: Private homes

What Does a Nanny Do?

Nannying is an occupation that varies greatly based on the employer. Every child and every family have different needs when it comes to childcare. In the simplest description, nannies must provide attentive, warm care to the children they are tasked with looking after. That may entail simple supervision and care in an employer’s private home, but nannies are often given additional responsibilities. For example, nannies may also be expected to bring children to and from events, do some food shopping for them, and even make sure the house remains clean and organized while the employers are indisposed. 

One thing that sets this job apart from others on the list is that nannying can be a live-in position. Some employers need someone to live in their private home or on the property that can be available to take care of their children at any time. Live-in nannies may look after children from the moment they wake up to when they’re tucked in at night. Be sure to take into account the variance in responsibilities, salary, and educational requirements associated with nannying. 

What’s the Difference Between a Babysitter and a Nanny?

The difference between a babysitter and a nanny is not always clear. Each position features similar daily duties and childcare expectation. The easiest way to differentiate the two is that nannying is more likely to be a regular, full-time position. Often, babysitters are informally used as needed for an agreed-upon hourly or flat rate. On the other hand, nannies are almost always regularly employed, full-time or part-time. They are formally paid at an agreed-upon hourly rate, and all necessary employment and tax paperwork must be taken care of. The more formal nature of nannying usually goes hand-in-hand with additional duties like cooking, shopping, or cleaning for employers.    

Childcare Center Director

Average Salary: $47,940 per year
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
Where you work: Child daycare services, grantmaking organizations, civic centers, religious institutions, and state, local, or private schools

What Does a Childcare Center Director Do?

Preschool and Childcare center directors work a step back from the classroom, and they focus on the bigger picture of managing an early childhood education center. Directors supervise teachers and other employees of the center. They hire new educators, influence daily curricula and academic standards for students, allocate funds, communicate with parents, and ensure that their institution is up to health and safety standards. 

Some directors own the center that they direct while others are employed by the owner, or by the executive directors of an educational chain or franchise. If a director is employed by an outside entity, they must effectively communicate with that entity and run the center according to their policies and goals. If the owner is also the director, the center can be managed in whatever way they see fit. The position is much less hands-on with students and much more administrative. 

Childcare Worker

Average Salary: $23,240 per year
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
Where you work: Childcare centers, their own home, private homes

What Does a Childcare Worker Do?

Interestingly, childcare workers share many responsibilities with preschool teachers, but they exist outside of the traditional classroom. Childcare workers look after children, create schedules around education, play, and nourishment, introduce children to basic concepts, and help prepare them for the next level of education, usually kindergarten. They help children build social relationships with others, and they teach activities art or dance that may grab the interest of the children in their care. Sometimes childcare workers communicate with the teachers of children they work with to focus on specific lessons or skills that need improvement. 

Childcare workers do not only work with children in preschool. Individuals in this occupation may also work with older children before and/or after school. In this situation, childcare workers would be helping with homework or other facets of the curriculum being taught during the school day. Some childcare workers are even employed over the summer to continue the education of participating children. 

Special Education Teacher

Average Salary: $59,780 per year
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
Where you work: Public, private, charter, or religious-based schools

What Does a Special Education Teacher Do?

Special education teachers work with students who have mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities. This profession is not relegated to early childhood education. Individuals with sufficient degrees and certifications in special education can work with students from preschool all the way through high school. These educators have quite an array of daily responsibilities and they can change based on the capabilities of the student they are assisting. Generally, special education teachers must assess and reassess their students’ skills, determine their educational needs, discuss students’ educational progress with parents and other school staff, and plan activities catered toward their students’ specific abilities. Special education teachers are pivotal in progressing their students’ education and guiding their transition from grade to grade. 

The Individualized Educational Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of a special education teacher’s responsibilities. It’s the formalized plan discussed with parents, fellow teachers, and administrators that is updated and designed to effectively educate every individual special education student. Special education teachers must be able to create efficient and practical IEPs to be successful, no matter the age of their students.

School Counselor or Psychologist 

Average Salary: $56,310 per year
Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in school counseling or related field
Where you work: Private, public, charter, and religious-based schools, healthcare and social assistance organizations, other educational services

What does a School Counselor Do?

If you’re wondering, “what can you do with an early childhood education degree besides teach?,” don’t worry, there are many job opportunities for you to work with children outside of the classroom. For example, school counselors help students with academic and social skills needed to succeed academically. These are skills not normally taught in a classroom environment, like how to study or manage time effectively. School counselors will meet with students individually or in small groups and identify where they could use some help. They try to identify issues that impede on the academic success of individual students and help remedy those issues. Usually, counselors will collaborate with students, teachers, and parents to solve these problems. Counselors are also tasked with teaching students and staff about sensitive issues like drug abuse and bullying.

This is another occupation that is not relegated to early childhood, and the responsibilities differ based on the age group being counseled. A school counselor hired by an elementary school would be working with younger children, and their needs are much different from those of their high school counterparts. This early age group would most likely learn about decision making, time management, and appropriate social behavior from their counselors. 

How to Become an Early Childhood Educator

The first step to becoming an early childhood educator is to narrow down the occupations that interest you in the field. This decision will help set your academic goals since many of these jobs have different educational requirements. Previous experience, personal interest, desired workplace environment, and financial goals are all important to making decisions about the occupation you’d like to earn. 
 
Based on the occupations above, it seems as though the most versatile degree is a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. It’s a requirement in several positions, and it will be beneficial to you when applying to any position that involves working with children. It may not be a requirement to be a preschool teacher, but it will set you apart from other applicants. That degree would have the same effect when competing for work as a nanny or as a childcare worker. If you’d like to have a more managerial role, like Day Care Center Director, or a more specialized role, such as a school counselor, a higher degree will be helpful. It may even be required. After you decide on the degree you’d like to pursue, the next step would be to look for higher education institutions that offer that degree program. 

Become an Early Childhood Education Specialist with GMercyU

Gwynedd Mercy University has an exceptional degree program for students who would like to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Early Education. Our unique Early Childhood Education program gives students hands-on classroom experience in their very first semester with our Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP). GMercyU’s program also provides significant assistance when prospective early childhood educators begin looking for student teaching opportunities, and affiliated professors and administrators will help students earn their teaching certifications, as well. Take a look at our website for more information on our Early Education Program. 

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Can a father take sick leave to care for a child if the mother is on maternity leave

What to do?

06/02/23

Natalia

asked in the Community

On maternity leave, I got so sick that I can’t get out of bed, but I don’t go to the hospital. Everything is fine with the child, but there is no strength to look after him.

As far as I understand, my husband will be issued a certificate of incapacity for work to care for a healthy child only if I am hospitalized. Otherwise, sick leave is not allowed, since I am on maternity leave and formally there is someone to look after the child.

Tell me, how can my husband legally not go to work until my recovery and receive benefits during this time?

Marina Sukhovskaya

lawyer

Author profile

Natalya, if you are sick at home, your husband can take a paid sick leave to care for – but not for the child, but for you, as for your wife. True, such a sheet is usually issued for a short period of time. And the number of paid sick days in this case is limited.

But just in the case of your hospitalization, your spouse is not entitled to sick leave – neither for caring for you, nor for caring for a healthy child. If there are no grandparents or other helpers, the husband will have to take parental leave to sit with him while you are away.

Your spouse can also take parental leave while you are sick at home. But this makes at least some sense only if the disease promises to drag on for a long time.

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Sick leave for a spouse to care for a sick wife

Sick leave for caring can be taken not only when a child falls ill, but also when one of the adult family members is ill. The symptoms of the disease must be severe so that it is obvious that an adult cannot provide proper care for himself. For example, high temperature.

item 2 part 1 art. 5 of Law 255-FZ

In this case, the attending physician must issue a sick leave certificate to the family member who will care for the sick person. In your case, to your husband.

A prerequisite for issuing such a sick leave: the treatment takes place on an outpatient basis, that is, at home. When an adult patient – over 15 years of age – is admitted to the hospital, his family members are not entitled to sick leave to care for him.

p. 43, 49 of the Order of the Ministry of Health of November 23, 2021 No. 1089

Only the period for which a sick leave certificate for caring for an adult family member can be issued is very short: no more than seven calendar days for one case of illness. At the same time, the allowance will be paid for a maximum of 30 calendar days in all cases during the calendar year.

p. 44 of the Order of the Ministry of Health of November 23, 2021 No. 1089

part 5 art. 6 of Law 255-FZ

Let’s say a sick leave for care is issued for three days – for all these days a benefit is due. But if in a calendar year there is a total of 38 days of such sick leave, then only 30 will be paid.

By the way, for sick leave issued to care for children under the age of 15, the limit of paid days is much higher. And for the care of children with disabilities, children with HIV, cancer or post-vaccination complications, there is no such limit at all. Tinkoff Magazine has already written about children’s sick leave in detail.

Father’s leave to care for a small child

I will consider two situations.

Situation 1. Mother becomes very ill while on so-called postnatal leave. As a general rule, this leave lasts 70 days after the birth – if you have given birth to one child and there are no complications.

In this case, the father can take parental leave. The law does not forbid a mother to be on maternity leave at the same time, and a father to be on parental leave.

How can a man go on maternity leave? Attach to it a birth certificate and a certificate from the mother’s place of work – stating that she is not on parental leave.

Only now, dad will be able to receive allowance for caring for a child up to one and a half years old only after mom ends her maternity leave. The FSS thinks so.

Thus, until the end of mum’s postnatal leave, dad will be, in fact, on unpaid parental leave. But on the other hand, the employer cannot refuse it, unlike vacation at his own expense.

Situation 2. Mom falls ill for a long time while on leave to care for a child under three years old. Then dad can re-register this vacation for himself for the period of her illness. And receive an allowance instead of a mother if the child is not yet one and a half years old. To do this, parents will have to do the following.

Mom does this:

1. Files an application at her place of work asking her to interrupt her parental leave and stop paying benefits.
2. Takes a certificate from work that she does not use this leave and does not receive benefits.

st. 256 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation

p. 42, 45 of the procedure for paying child benefits

If, for health reasons, the mother cannot do all this – and most often this is the case, especially if she is urgently hospitalized – then all of the above is done by the father. At the same time, at the place of work of his wife, he presents his passport, as well as certificates of marriage and the birth of a child.

Dad needs to do the following:

1. Bring to work a certificate from the mother’s place of work and a child’s birth certificate.
2. Write to your employer an application for parental leave and benefits.

Mom will take sick leave during her illness, and after it closes she will receive temporary disability benefits. After her recovery, both parents will need to write applications again at the place of their work:

1. Mom – about the resumption of parental leave.
2. Papa – about getting out of such a vacation.

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How can young mothers find work on maternity leave: where to look for vacancies, what to do with registration, and is maternity leave included in seniority?

A decree, or maternity leave, is granted to working women and is divided into two parts:

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1. 70 after. But in some cases it may be longer – up to 194 days.
2. Leave to care for a child up to one and a half or three years.

Only a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity leave. During the maternity leave, she receives maternity allowance, which is calculated based on the average earnings for two years.

Not only a woman is entitled to parental leave, but also her husband or other close relative , such as a grandmother or grandfather, but one person who actually cares for a small child. You can go on parental leave until the child is three years old.

Until the child is one and a half years old, a woman or other family member receives 40% of the average monthly salary, after one and a half there are no payments.

The minimum allowance for caring for a child up to one and a half years in 2023 is 8591 R per month. The maximum is 33,282 R per month. For the duration of the decree, a woman or a relative who cares for a child retains her position, and maternity leave is included in the length of service.

Regulatory framework

Work in the decree is regulated by two standards:

1. Labor Code of the Russian Federation – art. 255 “Maternity leave” and art. 256 “Leaves to care for a child”.
2. FZ dated December 29, 2006 No. 255-FZ “On compulsory social insurance in case of temporary disability and in connection with motherhood”.

Only a pregnant woman can go on maternity leave and on the basis of an application and a sick leave certificate.

Both a young mother and other close relatives can take maternity leave to care for a child up to three years old, it does not depend on the degree of relationship. Vacation can be used in full or in parts: for example, mom can go on vacation first, then dad or grandmother.

Is it possible to work officially on maternity leave

You can work officially on maternity leave if you work part-time in the office or at home.

If you work full time on maternity leave, you lose your right to maternity benefits. And if part-time, you get both maternity leave and salary.

The salary for work in the decree is calculated in proportion to the hours worked or the amount of work performed – as agreed by the employee in the decree and the employer.

Art. 11.1 of the Federal Law of December 29, 2006 No. 255-FZ

Who can work on decree

You can work on decree in your specialty at your previous place of work, get a part-time job or do what you love and open an individual entrepreneur.

According to your specialty. You have the right to leave the decree ahead of schedule, work part-time or remotely at the same place.

In this case, you must write an application for part-time work or work from home. Based on the application, the employer issues an order, and you work officially.

At a new job. In the decree, you have the right to get a different position and work part-time, but not more than four hours a day or half the monthly norm of working time from the main job. You can work remotely under a part-time employment contract or under a civil law contract.

This is how the former place of work is preserved and additional earnings appear, for which the work and insurance experience is accrued.

Open IP. If you bake cakes, sew clothes or do manicures at home, you can open an individual entrepreneur or register as self-employed and earn money from your hobbies.

If you know English or another foreign language, remember the school curriculum or like to draw, you can give lessons via Skype or at home. If you like to buy and know how to organize people, organize joint purchases and help relatives, friends and strangers on the Internet save money and buy directly from suppliers. If in the past you worked as a journalist or like to write, get a job as a freelance journalist or author in the media and not even one.

Where to look for vacancies

Look for vacancies on special job search services, freelance exchanges or Avito, in social networks, Telegram channels and through acquaintances.

If you are looking for a part-time job on job portals, set the search filter to “part-time” and “remote work” and warn the employer that you are on maternity leave but want to work.

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What to do with registration

Making an employee on maternity leave is a headache for the employer. But a young mother needs to know how to keep maternity payments when she returns to work.

When working part-time, register according to Art. 282 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation for a part-time job and be sure to write in the employment contract that you work part-time. To apply for a part-time job, you will need a passport and a document on education.

You can work from the office or from home. The employer will pay wages and make all necessary contributions to the Social Fund and tax.

You can also work under a GPC agreement – this is when you are paid for the result of work. You can work under the GPC agreement from home, a cafe or a library and at any time, even early in the morning or at night.