This summer, get paid to hang out with lions, tigers, bears, and cute little munchkins.
Honestly, who doesn’t love the zoo? You can see (and sometimes touch) exotic animals from the farthest corners of the world in your own backyard. Trips to the Zoo are in regular rotation for most families, and the little ones aren’t the only ones guaranteed to have a blast. For those of you who find yourselves roaring with excitement at the thought of spending a day monkeying around with our friends in the Animal Kingdom, check out these 9 fun summer jobs from real Care.com families that guarantee trips to the Zoo!
1. Summer Sitter
Location: Brookfield, WI
Start Date: 6/12/17
Average Hourly Rate in Brookfield, WI for 2 Children: $15/hr
Job Description: Hello! I am looking for a part time nanny/sitter for the Summer. This position is in home, located in Brookfield and it is for 2 days a week during the Summer months only. June 2017-September 2017. I have two boys, M who is 4 and T who is 5, turning 6 in June. Job duties would entail having fun and making sure my children are still in one piece when I get home from work! 🙂 Meals, light cleaning, etc. We have a zoo pass for use, we live minutes and walking distance from parks and close to Wirth Pool and Fox brook lake. The 2 days a week are flexible and your choice. I need someone responsible but also easy going and fun. I prefer you to be CPR certified and non-smoking. We also have a VERY friendly Golden Retriever who enjoys cuddles too! 🙂
2. Babysitter Needed For 2 Kids in Dallas
Location: Dallas, PA
Start Date: 8/23/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Dallas, PA for 2 Children: $15/hr
Job Description: Seeking a babysitter/nanny 3-4 days per week for a toddler who is 2 years old and very active, and a newly adopted 4. 5-year-old son who will be joining our family from Bulgaria in April. We have a golden retriever who is very relaxed. I am a stay at home Mom and some days will just be to accompany me on outings with the boys, like the zoo or pool. This is a long term assignment, looking for someone who is available for as long as possible. Kids will have school in the fall, while they are at school , light housekeeping and meal prep would be welcome! Excellent driving record a must with a reliable car. Will need background check and references. Please contact to meet for coffee and discuss! Flexible start looking around late August to carry on thru the year! Schedule is workable!
3. Looking For A Nanny in New Boston for 3 Children
Location: New Boston, MI
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Average Hourly Rate in New Boston, MI for 3 Children: $16.50/hr
Job Description: I’m looking for a great nanny for 3 wonderful children. This is a summer position only. Beginning in early June with my youngest, adding two more when school lets out and continuing until they return in early September. In general, covering Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Must be comfortable with pets – 1 cat and 1 dog. Responsibilities would include meal prep. We require that you have your own reliable car that can fit three children and a willingness to transport children to activities such as parks, practices, libraries, pools(swimmer required), zoos, etc. Please be a fan of outdoor activities and some sports – boys love baseball and basketball. Games are popular at our house, so we hope you like playing them too! Would love to hire someone who encourages reading/arts/crafts/etc. Looking to hearing from you.
4. Summer Nanny
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Saint Paul, MN for 2 Children: $16/hr
Job Description: Family seeks fun loving, energetic summer nanny for in home child care, two children, ages 9 and 12, starting June 5th and ending August 25th. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 pm, Mon through Fri, with the 4th of July week off. Duties include supervision; outings such as bike rides, local parks, library, museum; light meal prep/kitchen cleanup; and running a load of children’s laundry once a week. There will also be transportation to basketball camps. Our 12-year-old, S, is into basketball, video games, board games, and reading. L, age 9, is also into basketball and anything arts and crafts related. Mom is a physician, Dad is an architect. We live near the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, with many parks, coffee shops and Como Zoo nearby. We are a Christian family, we attend Maplewood First Free Church. We have one very friendly orange tabby cat.
5. Nanny
Location: Denver, CO
Start Date: 8/8/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Denver, CO for 3 Children: $15.50/hr
Job Description: We are looking for a fun, energetic and reliable nanny to care for our sweet, funny and compassionate 2-year-old daughter. Our current nanny and our daughter love taking weekly trips to the children’s museum, zoo, music class, nature and science museum and the botanic gardens. This is a year round position. We need someone through the summer. Schedule- Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:15-4:30 Wednesday 10-6
6. Organized and Attentive Live-In Nanny
Location: Lafayette, LA
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Lafayette, LA for 2 Children: $15/hr
Job Description: Lafayette family needs a full-time live in nanny. Must love kids! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below. Meal Preparation: Toddler food. Comfortable With Pets: I have two small Yorkie. Has Own Car: In case you take the babies to park, museums, or zoo. Light Housekeeping: Pick up toys and any mess that the babies may make. Schedule Details: My mother and mother-in-law will come by from time to time to visit with children. About the child(ren): They are twins, boy and girl. I normally come in everyday during my lunch hour, I work few minutes away. I am looking for someone from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. You will have your own private bedroom, internet and meals provided.
7. Energetic Nanny Superstar Wanted to Join Our Family Long Term!
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Start Date: 7/1/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Prior Lake, MN for 3 Children: $17.50/hr
Job Description: Local Nanny with Education background for our 3 sweet children in our home! Ages (1), (4) and (7) LOVE sports, art, outdoors, cuddles! Average 30 hr/week. Includes 1 weekend per month, few overnights. Your pay is the same when kids are with you, at school or all sleeping!! You have a nanny suite, school/playroom area, movie theater, swimming pool, SUV, gas card and monthly cash stipend for fun! Memberships Zoo/Museum. Vacation tropically with us in winter(option)! We pay insurance (unemployment, disability and workman comp), include a retention bonus every 3 months for health insurance/your spending. Major holidays are off, 2 paid vacation weeks annual, yearly raise, bonuses. Professional payroll. Duties: daily routine, homework, light house-work, errands, play and field-trips, you create! Our mantra “Learn, laugh, love and respect!”
8. Summer Child Care
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Start Date: 6/13/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Pittsburgh, PA for 2 Children: $16/hr
Job Description: I am employed full time and work in town. My husband is self-employed and is always on the go. This position is for summer care in my home 4-days a week beginning mid-June. I have a 7-year-old daughter and an 12-year-old son. The day would begin at 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Occasional extension with advanced notice. Both kids are active and love to explore and learn; reading, painting, pretending, playing outside, riding bikes, and planning outings to the library, the zoo, the park or to visit friends. We are looking for a consistent and dependable care giver that will enjoy our children as much as we do. If you are interested, please let me know so we can set up a time to talk on the phone. Thanks!
9. Full Time Summer Nanny for McCandless PA
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Average Hourly Rate in Pittsburgh, PA for 3 Children: $17/hr
Job Description: Would you be available and interested in a FT nanny position with our family of three? We have a 10. 5 YO daughter, 9 YO son, and 4. 5 YO son, all of whom are very loving, get along pretty well, and relatively well behaved. We have plenty of outdoor activities for them here at the house, plus have aviary/museum/zoo passes. The position would be Monday through Thursday for 10 hours a day. The hours would be 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. This is not negotiable on a regular basis. Both of us work outside of the home and need that time for commuting and work. If there are times where you have to come a little late or leave a little early, that’s okay as long as it’s not a regular occurrence. We are also okay if you are taking a vacation this summer as long as we are aware of it in advance. Feel free to get in touch with us ASAP!
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