About the job
Are you looking for a family where you can foster creativity, exploration, and learning? Do you thrive in a home full of joy and laughter? If so, this Wake Forest family is looking for you! As a family, they value honesty and collaboration and are looking for a professional who can make a meaningful impact by contributing to their busy household. They have two children who are 4 years old and 1 year old. The oldest is full of energy and is super athletic. He loves to use his imagination, climb obstacles, and could play outside for hours. He is starting to get ready for Kindergarten and working on writing and learning new things daily. The youngest is 1 and loves music and cooking in her play kitchen. She is bursting with personality and will be the primary responsibility come fall when the oldest is in school. As the little sister, she is very go-with-the-flow, is on a predictable schedule for naps, and is a great eater. The ideal nanny would embody safety, proactivity, and a sense of fun while maintaining some loose structure and flexibility in the day-to-day rhythm. The best fit would enjoy planning educational activities and including the children in everyday activities. They love to spend time outdoors and have a wonderful neighborhood with walking trails and a creek, a nanny who will allow them to explore their world safely is the best fit. Eventually, they envision the nanny helping with school pickup and potentially drop off so they would love someone with a reliable vehicle who is comfortable transporting children. They are also willing to discuss outings in the near future. Both parents work unique schedules which are a mix of night shifts and work-from-home arrangements. Given that, they hope for a nanny who is comfortable with parents being in and out throughout the day. They are committed to staying out of the way and the kids are very accustomed to this dynamic. The family also has a sweet 30lb Labradoodle who is non-shedding and hypoallergenic. She loves playing outside with the kids but doesn't require much attention other than a pet now and then and occasionally letting her outside. Aside from caring for the children, the family would greatly appreciate help with light household duties relating to the children such as their laundry, tidying up the playroom and after lunchtime, preparing the children's lunches, and occasional errands. If a nanny desires additional guaranteed hours, they are also open to discussing additional household duties during those hours each week. The typical work hours will typically include 4 weekdays from 8 AM-4 PM as a minimum, however, they do need the flexibility for the nanny to arrive as early as 5 AM or 6 AM occasionally when mom and dad's schedules overlap. They will need weekend help once or twice a month and would prefer a nanny who is open to this. They have a backup nanny who can cover some weekends as well. They can provide the schedule at least 4 months in advance and will always strive to work with their nanny to accommodate any schedule changes. They are ultimately open to discussions about guaranteed hours and tailoring the responsibilities to fit the strengths of the nanny and most importantly want to find a great fit to support them and make a difference in their lives for the next several years. They are hoping for a new nanny to join them soon and are flexible with a start date until early April. What they can offer their nanny: Guaranteed hours and a family who is willing to collaborate on the number needed/responsibilities (30-40 weekly hours) Paid Time Off A supportive and flexible work environment with at least one weekday off each week! A close-knit and active family who will welcome you to share in special moments with their family Their Ideal Nanny Has/Is: 3-5+ years of childcare experience Nanny experience preferred Excellent references CPR/First Aid Certification Annual Flu, & up to date on TDAP Vaccine Reliable vehicle and clean driving record Non-Smoker Willing to Commit Long-Term (several years) Comfortable with a friendly dog in the home Be flexible, active, and loving