Weight loss is clearly an emotional issue. I’m sitting here, at 35 weeks pregnant, heavier than I’ve ever been in my life, and one of my biggest concerns for the postpartum period is weight loss.

In a perfect world, I’d ignore the issue and allow myself to completely focus on my new baby, but weight is so directly tied to how we feel about ourselves as women that the issue is there, whether I choose to admit that or not. And let’s face it, the squishy postpartum period does little for the self esteem. If only belly fat was as cute on me as it is on a newborn.

I used to think that weight loss was about pant size.

Before I got pregnant, I was having success in my weight loss for the first time in a long time. I was finally losing baby weight that I’d been hanging onto from my last pregnancy – the one where my son didn’t survive – and the weight loss felt like an emotional release. The more weight I lost, the more I found that I didn’t care about pant size because I felt so much better about myself. I had more energy. I was more willing to do small things to take care of myself. I felt fully healthy.

As I gear up for making some healthy changes in my life, I love hearing about others who have successfully walked the path before me. Sommer, from Green and Clean Mom has been through an amazing transformation using the Cinch program from Shaklee.

I’ve tried many things in the past and I know that I always have more success when I stick with an established plan. Apparently I need to be told what to do sometimes. At least when it comes to weight loss. Cinch is a breakthrough program that helps you lose weight and inches without losing muscle, which is a good thing, because we need all the extra muscle we can get trying to keep up with kids.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, however, all opinions are my own.

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I get asked all the time whether or not you can really earn an income from blogging. The short answer is yes. There are many bloggers earning enough money to equate a full time income. My blog has been a huge blessing to my family and has supplemented our income for the last 5 years and provided nearly full support when we’ve dealt with unemployment.

It is possible.

Is everyone who starts a blog going to earn a full time income?

No.

There are a lot of factors that go into determining whether or not you will actually be able to earn a full time (or even a part time income) by blogging.

Before you make a penny, you’ll have to commit to a few things in order to be successful. 

Be Passionate

There are jobs out there that you can do half-heartedly. Flipping burgers comes to mind. Blogging does not.

If you are not passionate about your blogging, your readers (if you have any at all) will not be interested in what you have to say. Blogging is not a get-rich-quick scheme. If you are serious about earning money through your blog, you have to be sure that you REALLY want to be doing it.

Choose a topic that you can really put your heart into– one that you can write about even when you’ve written about it for 90 days straight, your kids have been whining at you all day long, and you’ve got 20 minutes of free time before you have to run out the door.

Don’t Focus on the Income Potential

If you really want to earn money with your blog, the first thing you have to do is stop focusing on making money. You can plaster your blog with ads, write sponsored post after sponsored post, and include 50 affiliate links on a page but if you don’t have any readers you aren’t going to earn any money from that.

Don’t scare your readers away with ads.

Focus on developing good content, creating a community, and offering something that your readers genuinely need. You can’t monetize a blog that has no readers. You monetize AFTER you have readers who care what you have to say.

Sometimes that means blogging for years before you earn a penny. Sometimes that means saying no to opportunities that present themselves and are not a good fit for you or your readers. You have to be selective in order to really create long-term income potential from your blog.

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One of the most frequent questions I’m asked, when it comes to blogging is, “How can you earn money from your blog or website?”.  The answer is fairly simple, however, monetizing your blog can result in drastically different results based on a number of factors, including your traffic, how well you understand your readers, and the way you choose to monetize your blog.

Whether you blog purely for fun or are a professional blogger hoping to earn some money from home for your efforts, there are nearly endless options for monetizing your blog (although some are clearly better than others). One of the easiest, and most immediate things you can do to begin making money from your blog is to monetize it by using Google Adsense ads.

Don’t Expect Instant Income

Once you have a Google Adsense account, you’ll be able to create ads and insert the code onto your blog. Income from Google Adsense varies dramatically from site to site so while there are people making quite a bit of money through Google Adsense, many bloggers load the code and are disappointed to see that they are only making pennies a day. Don’t expect instant income but don’t give up home if you don’t see immediate results.

A lot of success with Google Adsense is directly related to your traffic, which will hopefully grow over time, but there is quite a bit you can do to affect your Google Adsense earnings in the meantime.

Experiment with Placement

Ad placement can make a HUGE difference in how much you earn with Google Adsense. The trick is, you won’t know what works on your site until you try it. Google allows you to track how each ad does and I highly recommend using that feature.

To create an ad, login to Google Adsense and click on “My Ads”. In that screen you’ll see a button that says “New Ad Unit”. That is what you want to click on to create a new ad unit for your site.

I like to give my ad units descriptive titles so I can easily tell which ones they are. I use locations because I tend to just create new ad blocks when I move things around but you could also describe colors or ad type and size.

When you create your ad, you also have the option of creating a custom channel. Take advantage of that. This allows you to easily track how your individual ad unit is doing (and that gives me a good idea of how an ad will do in a certain spot if I’m experimenting with different placement).

I like to leave ads up for at least a few weeks at a time so I can get a good idea how they’ll do in a certain position. Make changes one at a time so you can clearly tell what works for your site. For example, if you have an ad in your sidebar and an ad within your post, but you want to see how different size ads do, only change one ad unit at a time. This will let you see which ad size does better in each space.

Play around with a combination of text ads and image ads in each location as well. Depending on your site readership, different types of ads may do better than others.

Experiment with Colors

Colors can make a huge difference in how ads will do on your site too. If you are using image based ads this won’t make too big of a difference but colors of text ads can make a big difference in your results. Many bloggers are tempted to use colors that match existing colors on their site. While this may work since the ads blend in with your existing content, you may also find it more effective to use different colors that compliment the other colors on your site. Again, change one element at a time until you find what works the best for your site.

Don’t Get Too Settled

Once you find something that works, don’t stop experimenting. Many factors can influence your site and will change the way your ads behave. I notice a change in Google Adsense ad performance as the seasons change, as my blog grows, and during holidays. Pay attention to those changes and mix things up a bit if your ad revenue goes down or you hit a plateau.

Be patient. Even if you don’t see immediate results, you can earn an income from your blog using Google Adsense. When I first started using Adsense, I barely made pennies at a time. It was discouraging. But as my traffic grew and I learned how to play around with Adsense, my income increased. Now I get a check from Google Adsense every single month and it’s a very dependable source of income for me.

Have you had success with Google Adsense? What have you done to make it work?

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Since my oldest son was born, I’ve looked at nearly every option out there for earning an income from home. I went back to work for about 6 months after my maternity leave ended and even though I loved my job, I hated every minute being away from my baby. Options for work at home jobs have improved dramatically since I first started my quest to find the perfect home based income source, but it can still be tricky to wade through all the iffy options out there.

I’ve been really fortunate when it comes to work at home jobs and I now have a steady home-based income. Part of the reason I’ve been able to keep that going though is because I’m constantly looking for new options so that I have several streams of income, just in case something happens to one of my income sources.

My family has personally been working on developing an emergency food store to save money and prepare for an emergency so when a friend introduced me to Thrive food from Shelf Reliance and claimed to be earning a full-time income from selling it, my interest was piqued.

My kids can’t get enough of the freeze dried fruits. They throw them in their cereal every morning and we’re all amazed at how similar they are to fresh fruits once they are rehydrated.

Earning a Home-Based Income with Thrive

I haven’t been selling Thrive for long but so far I’ve been really happen with the results. They offer a great commission rate (starting at 10%). I’m not much of a party sales person — I’ve done it before but not on a regular bases. I’ve been primarily selling the product through word of mouth and online because that’s what works for me but I’ve known many people who have had great luck with other selling options as well.

We’re frequently asked for valid work at home options here at Busy Mommy Media so I wanted to pass on a great deal for any of you who are looking for a way to earn some extra income at home. Today only, Shelf Reliance is offering 20% off their consultant starter kits (which include a great variety of foods so you can try some of everything).

Even if you’ve never considered doing any sort of party plan, I’ve been very impressed with the way Thrive is set up. It’s easy to sell simply because people only have to transfer part of their food budget towards their Thrive purchases each month and it’s steady income for you since most customers tend to buy month after month in order to stock up and replace what they have used.

I’m available if you have any questions today and will provide ongoing training to anyone who wants to build up a home-based income.

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It happens to every mother out there. At some point or another you will find yourself in an unspoken mini-competition with another mother. And  at different times you will be on different sides of this vicious cycle. It’s likely that the other mother will be someone that you don’t know that well, but it can also end up being someone that you are close to and may even call your friend. Your paths have probably crossed because your children are friends or, worse, your husband’s are friends. It will spawn from a mere mention of your behavior – “Billy’s mom doesn’t do it like that” or “My wife always does it like this”. You may not even have been there when the gauntlet was thrown down, but you will soon find yourself in an embattled state. You will be forced to choose between defending yourself or letting it fall by the wayside.

Which Path to Take

You can choose to partake in the one-upmanship or you can take the higher road. In my mind, if the things that you do for your family are seen as “above and beyond” by other families, oh well. As long as you are comfortable with the amount of effort you put into your family’s happiness, it’s not really anyone else’s business. You shouldn’t make excuses for going the extra mile, specially if you don’t even see it as “extra”. On the other hand, you shouldn’t take offense if you are on the ”below and behind” end of the stick. Every family has different priorities and the mother’s behavior will reflect them. In a perfect world, these sort of comparisons would not be made but we live in the real world and it is bound to happen sooner or later. Also keep in mind that doing something different does not always make it better or worse, but just different. And this is a great lesson to teach your whole family as it applies to a vast array of life and it’s incidences.

Addressing the Gauntlet Tossers

When it is your child that has started the war, you need to take the opportunity to talk about family dynamics. They need to know that every family is different and that you can never know what goes on in someone else’s home. And just because Julie’s mom makes her birthday cake from scratch and builds it into a butterfly that looks like it will take flight any minute and Melissa’s mom buys a pre-decorated cake from the grocery store, they both love their daughters. It is also a good time to discuss the idea that some people may exaggerate when “talking up” their parents, so you have to take it with a grain of salt. When you husband starts the war, you need to step in immediately. Grown folks do not need to be pulling the “my dad can beat up your dad” playground crap! It is all well and good to compliment your spouse and express your appreciation. But it should never take on a “mine is better then yours” tone. Some times it will be other moms that start the war. For example, Julie’s mom (who made the cake from scratch) may get ganged up on by the other moms at the party because she did such a great job. In my opinion, the best way to deal with this one is just take it as a compliment and move on. If they want to dislike you because you have the time, the energy or maybe the desire that they don’t then that’s on them. We all have different skills and care to display them as we see fit. In closing, Mom Wars are inevitable. Just make yourself an ally more then a foe and you should be alright!

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When you find a company that hires you as an employee, it is a great find since the company will withhold all of the taxes and may offer benefits like health insurance, retirement plans and other perks.

One disadvantage of working from home is that most companies hire you as an independent contractor.  You are responsible for paying you taxes, Social Security, setting up a retirement plan, and health insurance.  You really need to set aside a percentage of each paycheck so you have the money to pay your taxes in April.

Take a look at the Apple work at home position; you are hired as an employee.

Apple At-Home Advisor

We’re looking for people with technical savvy, including the ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot your own hardware and software. You should be able to multitask across systems and applications, analyze and resolve a variety of complex technical issues, and comfortably navigate a Windows environment. You’ll need excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time. Because you’ll work independently from home, you’ll need the discipline and ability to work remotely from coworkers and management.

Benefits
As an Apple At-Home Advisor, you’ll receive coveted perks that you can enjoy without ever leaving home. These include fantastic benefits, employee discounts, and the opportunity to grow with Apple. We’re always looking for ways to improve our employees’ quality of life, reward them, and make them feel valued. At Apple, you can feel great knowing you’re truly making a difference to our customers.

As an Apple At-Home Advisor, enjoy a hands-on relationship with the great technology you’ll be supporting. To make your job easier, we’ll provide you with an iMac to use while you’re working from home. Plus, we’ll hook you up with a great benefits package, competitive pay, and an employee discount on Apple products. Take care of our customers, and we’ll take care of you.

Select Apply Now at Your Location.  Click here for more information.

Staples Work at Home Customer Service Rep

(Rep II Contact Center)
QUILL BATON ROUGE: 833871

Introduction
We have work-at-home opportunities out of our new contact center. These positions involve receiving incoming calls and providing superior customer care and sales with the intent of providing customer satisfaction and retention, and meeting sales goals.

The preferred candidate will have previous call center experience, a solid work history, and the desire to become an integral part of the Staples Customer Service Team. A successful candidate will have the ability to continue to learn in whatever role they assume and take the initiative to get to the next level.

Candidates MUST have a secure, private area in their home or work location to take phone calls and service customers. The workstation MUST be free from all outside noise and distractions during the entire work schedule. The work location must be in the local calling area and have a reliable high-speed internet connection (no dial-up connections). We are not an outsourcer or a contractor. Employees work for Staples and have set full-time schedules (schedules to not vary from week to week).

Candidates must be available to attend onsite training at our contact center. The training will take approximately 4 to 6 months. After training is completed, work-at-home agents work from their home work stations and report to the contact center approximately once a months for meetings and training.

These positions start at $9.05 per hour and are eligible for our extensive benefits program on the first day of the month after 90-days of employment.

Qualifications
Basic
Essential skills:
1.Excellent oral communication skills, above average or average written communication skills.
2.Customer service oriented aptitude and skills
3. Excellent Data entry/typing skills
4. Ability to quickly navigate the internet using multiple screens at one time.
5.Positive attendance record and work history
6.Must be able to pass a complete background check including a clean criminal history.
7.Work-at-home agents must also consent to periodic home workstation visits.

Job: Customer Service/Contact Centers
Location(s): US-LA-Baton Rouge
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Non-Manager
Shift: Day Job
Job Type: Entry Level

To apply click here.

Pre-Employ.com

Do you want to work VIRTUALLY? Are you an experienced Web Commuter?

Pre-employ.com is a recognized industry leader in providing Background Checks, Drug Testing, I-9 Verifications, Unemployment Insurance, Applicant Tracking Systems, and many other individual and business services.

Job Summary
Under direct supervision, the EVS delivers expedient, accurate and focused support for job verifications. The intended outcome of these contacts is client satisfaction with the level of service provided by the EVS and Pre-employ.com.

Essential Job Functions
Handle incoming and outbound verification calls that include employment history, reference and degree verifications. Communication via multiple channels (Skype, Email and Spark) promptly and professionally.

Support expedient, accurate information.

Follow all cases that are owned in operations and call center in a timely manner.

Follow all internal policies and procedures for managing the workflow within the call center and operations to ensure consistency throughout the department.

Ability to consistently adhere to strict confidentiality concerning all assigned work.

Meet required metrics for service delivery as assigned by management

You must be reliable, detail oriented and successfully pass a strict background check and drug test.

Pre-employ.com is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons with disabilities to apply.

Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities are available.
To apply, click here.
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There are many benefits to working at home when raising a family. The jobs may have flexible hours, working in the evening and nights so you do not have to pay for a nursery school or babysitting, saving money on lunches, clothing, gas, and parking. Have more family time is a huge benefit. If you have flexible hours, you may be able to work when the kids are at school and add a few hours after they go to bed.

The downside side is that you are not around co-workers and the majority of jobs are independent contractor jobs.  As an independent contractor, there are no benefits and no taxes are withheld from your check.  If you are sick or go on vacation, you will not get paid.  You have to plan when you are going to take a few days off work and try and work additional hours before you leave to make up for the time off.

DriverGuide Now Hiring

We get a large number of people applying for these positions, so please understand that we are generally not able to respond to all those who write in.

PHP Developer/Programmer
We are looking for a PHP coder to help with site development/debugging/etc. Should be based in Los Angeles, CA (if you possess extremely relevant skills/knowledge then we might consider you if you live elsewhere). You would be able to work from home much of the time, except where projects demanded more interactivity. You would also need to attend weekly meetings, etc. The position would likely start off as part time but could quickly become full time. You should be experienced with PHP (2+ years). You must know what you’re doing and be able to work with our existing code as well as develop new code. We are also ideally looking for someone with some system administration experience (especially with RedHat Linux boxes) as we have many scripts which help manage our infrastructure. Please send a description of your qualifications, and fee requirements. Should live in Los Angeles, CA area.

Graphic Designer
We’re looking for resource(s) for ongoing help with our site. Our site’s overall design is under control, we’ve got a firm redoing that. What we need is a resource to help us with integrating/adjusting that design, help us create new designs for new features we plan to launch, help creating advertisements for our products/features/offers/etc. (in other words, everything from full pages to banners/buttons/etc.).
We’ll need different things at different times, so we’re looking to find someone we can pass work to as we need things. Initially we might need a few weeks at 15-20 hours per week, eventually settling down to 3-10 hours a week. We’re looking for someone local to us (west side of Los Angeles). Almost all work you can do off site, but sometimes face-to-face communication is most productive. We need someone who can be fairly responsive, someone available by IM/email/phone, someone who can deliver on our requests pretty quickly, within 24 hours in many cases (for banners, buttons, etc.). We need someone who can take direction, our taste may differ from yours, and while we’re open to new ideas, you’ll need to understand/deliver what we ultimately are convinced we want. You must be well versed in HTML/CSS/etc., not just Photoshop/etc. Please send a description of your qualifications, and fee requirements. Must live in Los Angeles, CA area.

Database Helpers
We are looking for people to assist in populating and updating our databases of manufacturer and device driver information. Strong knowledge of PC hardware and experience with device drivers is required. Part time position, work in your spare time. Please send a description of your qualifications, and fee requirements. Must live in US or Canada.

Career Consultant

JobBound, a leading outplacement and career transition company, is looking to expand. We’re seeking former recruiting professionals who can help experienced professionals and students highlight their skills in the job search.

It’s an amazing job. You work from home, on your own schedule, and help people land jobs. You’re a hero, and you get paid to do it!

You are what makes JobBound unique in the marketplace. All of our career consultants are former Recruiting Directors who spent considerable time reading resumes and making hiring decisions. That’s what attracts our clients, and that’s what sets us apart from the competition. We train all of our consultants and source all of your clients. You can work from anywhere you’d like.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

At least five years of experience in HR or Recruiting reading resumes and making hiring decisions
Amazing writing skills and a love of the written word
A great attitude and a sparkling phone presence

You work for JobBound as an independent contractor. There are no “benefits” other than a wonderful job and great compensation. We cover all phone and other out-of-pocket expenses. It’s a great job for stay-at-home moms and dads or part-timers.

If interested, send your resume to careers@jobbound.com or call 800-979-1121.

Reputation.com Associate Editors

Reputation.com, Inc. is seeking skilled, detailed associate editors experienced in fact-checking and editing web copy. This is a remote contract position; however, local editors will be expected to interview and train in-house, though hours will be flexible.

At Reputation.com, you will work directly with our team of editors and writers on polishing professional biographies for executives and high-profile clients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to catch minute factual and grammatical errors and possess excellent writing, organization, and communication skills and a positive can-do attitude. (When responding, please include the three things you notice the most as an editor in the first line of your cover letter.)

All candidates MUST have prior proofreading or editing experience as well as possess a proficiency in online research, Chicago Manual of Style, MS Word and Excel, and Google docs. An undergraduate or graduate degree in English or a certificate in editing is preferred, but not required. Experience editing finance, legal, or medical copy is a plus.

Please respond with a succinct cover letter and resume to jobs@reputation.com.

Position: Full time
Compensation: $14 hour/1099

For additional information click here.

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The type of office you have at home depends on your type of job.  If you have a telephone job, you will need a quiet space with no dogs barking, no children crying, and no television or music in the background.  The type of equipment you will need depends on the company requirements.

Some companies will required a landline and some will require that you use their software and connect with them over the Internet.  The headset, analog or USB will depend on the software the company is using.  The company will inform you of the minimum requirements you will need for your company to work with their system.

BlueZebraUSA

Blue Zebra Appointment Setting is a leading, professional appointment setting company. Our people-focused, integrity-based company seeks experienced, highly motivated, professional appointment setters to schedule appointments with businesses. As a team of professionals, we are dedicated to results and delivery of a quality service. Our firm is rooted in honesty, integrity and the “Golden Rule”. We continually strive to take care of our staff, as well as, serve our clients at all times.

Appointment Setter

Position: Professional cold calling and appointment setting, B2B, work from home, telecommute, independent contractor. This job opportunity entails cold calling or prospecting to set qualified appointments for our clients. Blue Zebra Appointment Setting is a leading, professional appointment setting company.

Learn More.

Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant, work from home, independent contractor. Compensation: High hourly rate contingent up on experience and skill level. Contracting fees paid weekly.

Learn More.

If interested, please e-mail your resume to Careers@BlueZebraUSA.com and they will contact you.

American Express – Travel Counselors/Agents (CO)

Top Notch Work At Home Travel Counselors/Travel Agents Needed! Would you like to be part of a dynamic winning team? Come join the leader in the travel industry. American Express entered the Travel Industry in 1915 and is a leader in its field. It is also known around the world as one of the most successful travel and financial services businesses, a leading consumer brand, and one of Fortune Magazine’s best places to work. We are looking for Travel Counselors/Travel Agents who enjoy making a difference and strive to deliver the ultimate in service.

Successful candidates are responsible for providing exceptional delivery of travel services to American Express Consumer Travel Network (CTN) Cardmembers in a virtual-(work at home) environment. Excellent customer service orientation is required as Travel Counselor’s are responsible for providing quality service, timely and accurate completion of travel arrangements and the sale of value added services. Expertise is required in international and domestic reservations, with a key focus on destination, air, car, & hotel knowledge. This position requires the ability to be highly productive in a self directed work environment which fosters open communication.

American Express is interested in getting to know you. If you are an experienced Travel Pro, American Express can truly take you places!

To learn more, please visit Amex_Jobs_Country_US_Travel_Jobs

TeleTech@Home Careers

Satisfying the needs of million of customers around the world requires a workforce that is both diverse and expansive. At TeleTech, we’ve reached beyond borders and conventional thinking to create a vast network of professionals that not only spans the globe, but also a variety of workplace environments.  And one of the keys to our success in building this exceptional team is TeleTech@Home. This unique and progressive program makes it possible for talented, motivated professionals just like you to build a rewarding career with a world-class organization while enjoying the benefits of working from home.

What makes TeleTech@Home different from other career opportunities? In addition to eliminating the hassle of a daily commute to and from work, TeleTech@Home gives you flexibility in your work schedule and environment.  You just need a dedicated, quiet workspace; a computer with basic capabilities; high-speed Internet access and a landline phone, and the ability to work four-to-six hour shifts. And with TeleTech@Home, you can rest assured that you’re part of a well established organization that will provide you with the tools, training, support and potential opportunities you want and need to build a successful and rewarding career.

Frequently Asked Questions click here.
Locations click here.

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The online adjunct teaching positions are starting to be advertised for the upcoming school year.  Online schooling is growing and there are many schools from grade school to universities that offer online courses.

Tutoring has also expanded to online tutoring for your child.  Sylvan is a very well known company that has tutored children for almost 30 years.  They now are tutoring online and you may want to take a look at their work at home opportunities.

Sylvan

For almost 30 years, Sylvan’s outstanding team of professionals has inspired more than 2 million students to succeed not only in school, but in life. When you become a member of the Sylvan team, you will work with caring, bright, motivated people who share a passion for helping children become uniquely inspired learners. You will be encouraged to think independently while working collectively to reach a common goal. Sylvan offers professional opportunities at our corporate headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as management and teaching opportunities at our centers in the United States, Canada and abroad. If you are ready to be inspired, join us!

In addition to brick and mortar positions, online and work-from-home teaching opportunities are also available.

Click here for more information.

Additional information click here.

BYU-Idaho Online Instructor Openings

http://www.byui.edu/onlineadjunct/openings.htm

Agriculture & Life Sciences

Business & Communication

Education & Human Development

Foundations*

Languages & Letters

Library

Performing & Visual Arts

Physical Science & Engineering

Religion*

*All Religion Foundations courses are listed under Religion

Openings are for the Spring 2011 semester.

Select “Faculty Positions” and submit your application online.

We are currently approved to hire in the following states only: UT, ID, AZ, NV, TX, OR, CA, VA, MD, NY, GA

Online Italian Language Tutor- Part Time Work from Home

Online Language Tutor – Washington, DC

United States – District of Columbia – Washington OTJ- Online Tutor Jobs

Rosetta Stone® is an industry leader, bringing our innovative language-learning solutions to the world. Founded in 1992, the company has grown dramatically, all the way to a successful listing on the NYSE. Our solutions are used by schools, organizations and millions of individuals in over 150 countries. With corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA , offices in Harrisonburg, VA; Boulder, CO; London, England; Munich, Germany; Seoul, Korea; and Tokyo, Japan along with over 200 retail locations across the globe, the company continues to expand horizons, giving people new voices in new languages each and every day. The high demand for our unique Rosetta Stone language-learning difference makes the career potential for employees both exponential and extraordinary.

Position Title: Online Language Tutor – Washington, DC

Position Status: Part-time, Remote

Rosetta Stone Studio is searching for native speakers to facilitate a series of energetic language classes for beginner to advanced students. Applicants should be comfortable with technology, have access to broadband Internet from a personal computer, and be able to work 8-10 hours weekly with a flexible schedule to accommodate students. The position requires weekday and evening hours, as well as weekend hours. Prior experience in foreign language teaching is welcome, but not required.

We are looking for native speakers of the following languages:

* Hebrew

* English (United Kingdom)

* Dutch

* Persian (Farsi)

* Swedish

* Hindi

* Greek

* Korean

* Filipino (Tagalog)

* Irish

* Polish

* Turkish

* Vietnamese

Earn up to $18/hr while working in the comfort of your own home. If interested, please apply below and be sure to submit a current resume and a headshot photograph of yourself.

** In order to be eligible for this position, your residential location must be within a 50-mile radius of the DC/ greater Northern VA area. **

For other online language tutor cities click here.

Click the “Apply to Job” button on the bottom of each city job page to apply for the application.

Music Adjunct Teacher

Home-based OK

2011-2012 School Year

www.connectionsacademy.com

Company Summary

Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12. Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2011-2012 school year, 23 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate in 22 states and expect to serve more than 40,000 students from across the U.S. The Connections Learning division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions

looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 300 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the United States and beyond, are already utilizing Connections

Learning products and services. Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.

Oklahoma Connections Academy (OKCA) is a full time virtual school in partnership with the Sperry Public Schools located in Sperry, OK. The school will serve students in grades K-8 in 2011-2012 and add grades 9-12 in the following year. 2011-2012 enrollment is open to any student who resides in Oklahoma and follows the state’s open transfer rules. Please reference the Connections Academy website for more details.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working out of their home in Oklahoma, the Adjunct Teacher will “virtually” manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle/high school students. The Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunctions with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous “conferencing”;

• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies;

• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;

• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;

• Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules;

• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software);

• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert);

• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance;

• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Music (K-12) Oklahoma (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)

• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office)

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Customer focused approach

• High degree of flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

• Team player track record

• Experience with online instruction is a plus

• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications

(http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp).

• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.

• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)

• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy.

Openings for the 2011-2012 School Year Include:

• Music (K-12)

Click here to Apply.

Art Adjunct Teacher

City      Home-based

State    OK

Description       2011-2012 School Year

Company Summary

Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12. Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2011-2012 school year, 23 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate in 22 states and expect to serve more than 40,000 students from across the U.S. The Connections Learning division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 300 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the United States and beyond, are already utilizing Connections.

Learning products and services. Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.

Oklahoma Connections Academy (OKCA) is a full time virtual school in partnership with the Sperry Public Schools located in Sperry, OK. The school will serve students in grades K-8 in 2011-2012 and add grades 9-12 in the following year. 2011-2012 enrollment is open to any student who resides in Oklahoma and follows the state’s open transfer rules. Please reference the Connections Academy website for more details.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working out of their home in Oklahoma, the Adjunct Teacher will “virtually” manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle/high school students. The Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunctions with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous “conferencing”;

• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies;

• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;

• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;

• Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules;

• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software);

• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert);

• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance;

• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Art (K-12) Oklahoma (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)

• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office)

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Customer focused approach

• High degree of flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

• Team player track record

• Experience with online instruction is a plus

• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications

(http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp).

• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.

• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)

• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy.

Openings for the 2011-2012 School Year Include:

• Art (K-12)

Click here to Apply

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Those of us that work from home like to have several “eggs” or jobs in our basket.  If one of our jobs slows down or closes, we have other jobs that we can pick up that will immediately help make up the difference in pay.  Some of the eggs that we pick up may be quick, fun jobs that we can do without taxing our brains if we have been working intensely for several hours.  As you find new work, you may remove an egg from the basket and put in another one that is better pay, better hours, or a job that you just like better.

The jury jobs listed below are little sideline jobs that can bring in a few dollars occasionally. They do not have a lot of work, but it can be a nice change from what you have been doing all day.

Deed collectors can make some decent money after they have been working a few weeks and can get their speed up. A laptop is a very useful and speeds up the time you will spend on each record. There will be more work in large cities than in small areas.  If you live within a short distance of more than one courthouse, you may be able to pick up more than one territory.  You will need transportation because you have to travel to the courthouse.

onlineverdict.com

Now accepting qualified online jurors in your area!

Earn extra money by becoming an OnlineVerdict.com juror. You will review interesting legal cases from the comfort of your home, provide feedback through an online questionnaire, and be paid well for your time.

OnlineVerdict.com provides online case review and juror feedback services to attorneys. Case information is summarized and presented to qualified jurors in the venue where the case was filed. Juror feedback is then used by the attorneys to discover the strengths and weaknesses of their case, the possible settlement value, and general attitudes and opinions about their case facts. This information allows attorneys and legal professionals to make better decisions about trying, mediating and settling their legal disputes.

* Intellectually stimulating opportunity to be a mock juror and decide real cases
* Earn additional money working from home – students, housewives, retirees, self- employed and professionals needed!
* Minimal prerequisites to qualify (e.g., U.S. citizen over the age of 18)
* Choose which cases you want to review
* No long-term commitment

How It Works

1. Attorneys submit their case information and questions for the jury on the OnlineVerdict.com website.
2. As an eligible online juror you may be asked to review cases that are filed in your county or federal district. You will receive an email invitation from OnlineVerdict.com to review the case at your convenience, but once enough responses are received, the case will close and no additional participants are needed.
3. Your email invitation will provide a link to the OnlineVerdict.com website. After you log in you will be directed to the case and asked to agree to the confidentiality policy, review the case materials and answer all questions about that case.

There are no right or wrong answers. We are only looking for your honest reaction to the information that was presented to you. Your time commitment for each case will vary from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the details of the case, but you always have the option to choose which cases you want to review. The estimated time commitment for each case will be included in your email invitation.
4. After you complete a case you will be paid for your time. Payment amounts vary depending on the complexity and length of the case you review, but payments start at $20 per case and can go up to $60 per case. Checks are mailed once a month to the address you have on file in your OnlineVerdict.com account. The number of cases you may be asked to review will also vary depending on the number of attorneys in your area who are using this service.

To learn more click here.
To sign up click here.

ejury.com

How it Works

eJury provides an attorney the opportunity to “pre-try” the case before it goes to trial in front of an actual jury at the courthouse.  Cases at the courthouse are usually tried to juries of 12 people.  At eJury, each case is tried to a minimum of 50 people.  This provides the attorney with a tremendous amount of feedback which he/she will use to establish a settlement value, find strengths and weaknesses in the evidence, learn “public” attitudes, improve jury selection, discover the most effective arguments.   The typical eJury case works like this:

Step 1:  The attorney prepares the Case Submission which consists of facts from the perspectives of each party, the jury questions which would be used at trial, and personal questions designed to obtain additional feedback.

Step 2:  eJury converts the attorney’s Case Submission into an “html format” and posts it to a secure location on our website where only eJurors in the county of selection can access the case.  The eJurors in that county are then notified by e-mail that a new case has been posted.

Step 3:  The eJurors return to our website, log in, and begin reviewing the facts and answering the questions, each clicking a “Submit Verdict” button upon completion.  Once the minimum number of verdicts have been rendered (usually 50), the case automatically concludes.  A case summary is posted later for those interested in seeing the results.

Qualifications

Qualifications for service as an eJuror are much the same as the requirements for actual jury service in the United States.  To qualify as an eJuror, you must:

* be at least 18 years of age;
* be a citizen of the United States;
* be of sound mind and good moral character;
* be able to read and write;
* have never been convicted of a felony; and not be under indictment or other legal accusation of misdemeanor theft or felony theft or any felony charge.

The “Oath”

In addition to the eJuror Qualifications above, eJury has several special qualifications which are set forth in an “Oath” which new eJurors complete during the sign-up process.  These special qualifications require that each eJuror must:

* not be an actively practicing attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant;
* not be employed by or associated with an attorney or law firm;
* not be related to a practicing attorney within the first degree of affinity (marriage) or within second degree of consanguinity (blood); and
* not be employed as an insurance adjuster, nor associated with the adjusting of liability claims.

To learn more click here.
To sign up click here.

Deed Collector

What exactly does an independent courthouse researcher do? Marketing companies nationwide are eagerly looking for data collected from mortgage documents. These documents are filed after a home is purchased or an equity line of credit is obtained. The documents are public records, and available to collect in the courthouses free of charge.

How It Works

Many independent courthouse researchers benefit from:

* Working independently within their own schedule and pace
* Using their computer or laptop to earn extra income
* Training with and collecting directly for top notch market research companies

Most independent courthouse researchers average $12-$18 dollars per hour. Your rate of pay is based on the number of records you collect, and the speed in which you collect them.

To learn more click here.
To sign up click here.

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