About the job
Job Description: Evanston family seeking an attentive and experienced Nanny for their two children! Start February 2025. Compensation: $28/hr. + vacation, holidays, and PTO. Schedule: Guaranteed 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00am-5:00 p.m. Job Details and Responsibilities: Primary care is for a 2-year-old and a 7-month-old. 2-year-old will be in a morning activity from 9:30-11:30am, starting summer 2025. 7-month-old is at home full-time. Responsibilities include all care of the children: meal prep for breakfast/lunch/dinner (puree's and switching to solids when age appropriate), monitoring and facilitating naps, developmentally appropriate play with the children, assisting with milestones, changing diapers. Light housekeeping includes tidying and organizing toys, washing children's dishes, kitchen clean-up, and children's laundry. Nanny should be well-versed and knowledgeable about creating healthy sleep routines, transitioning to solid foods, and child development. One parent is at home during the week and will be potentially starting a new position outside of the home. One parent works day/nights shifts and may be home occasionally. Nanny should be comfortable with this arrangement. Family has two large senior dogs. Nanny will let dogs outside in the yard and filling their water bowl as needed. Qualifications: Nanny should have extensive verifiable experience working with infants and toddlers. Should be knowledgeable of infant and toddler care and safety. Nanny should be attentive to the children and have a caring/kind demeanor. Will be able to foster a positive relationship with the child and the family and work as a team. Nanny should be self-sufficient. Will be able to plan activities and keep track of the child's needs. Nanny should be pro-active about completing tasks. Reliable and communicative. Able to communicate well and be receptive to feedback. TDAP, COVID, and flu vaccinations are required.