About the job
East Grand Rapids family looking for an experienced nanny for their two children, boy (5) and girl (3). The start date is ASAP (but flexible for the right person) and is a long-term position in which family hopes to develop of lasting, meaningful relationship with their nanny for the years to come. Schedule is M/W/F 11:15am-5:15 p.m. and T/Th 9:15am-5:15 p.m. for a total of 34 guaranteed hours/week. Some early mornings and occasional overnights on an as-needed basis may be needed but is communicated in advance. Nanny must be able to commit to a minimum one-year or longer and have excellent attendance. Parents have demanding schedules and important work commitments that they must be present for, so high reliability and showing up on time is critical. Key qualities the family values includes strong communication, self-starter and forward thinking mentality, active and energetic, and a genuine passion for working with children and engaging with them in age-appropriate educational opportunities and fun activities and playtime. Family requirements: nanny must be fully COVID-vaccinated, annual flu shot highly preferred, CPR-certified required, clean driving record with vehicle that can accommodate two car seats. Nanny will pick up 3 y. o. from school (by car) at 11:15 each day, followed their 5 y. o. later in the afternoon (walk down street). Ideal candidate has a keen sense on how to manage the day-to-day routine and keep schedule running smoothly and efficiently so the children are where they need to be on time. Family has one dog, so nanny should feel comfortable with dog in the home and able to let dog in/out and fill bowls as needed. Nanny will be legally employed by the family. This is a W-2 position with competitive hourly pay and guaranteed weekly hours. Family will reimburse nanny for gas and mileage expenses and will cover all costs for outings and activities. Please include resume when applying and more details about your availability. We invite serious, career-minded nannies to apply and look forward to meeting you!