I'm helping a family who is looking for a vibrant, loving and reliable nanny to join their family in caring for their toddler boy and soon-to-arrive baby.…
I'm helping a family who is looking for a vibrant, loving and reliable nanny to join their family in caring for their toddler boy and soon-to-arrive baby. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both toddler and infant care, with a nurturing personality and strong commitment to child development.
Weekly Schedule:
- 4 days per week, 9AM to 6PM
- Hours may change to 8:30AM - 5:30PM in the fall once toddler starts preschool
- Ideally Mon, Tue, Thu & Friday are working days (with Wednesday off)
- Opportunity to work additional hours every other Friday night for parents' date night
Key Responsibilities:
Create a safe and enjoyable environment for the children
Bathing and dressing
Change diapers and assist in potty-training
Wash and fold children's laundry
Plan meals, prepare food, and/or feed the children
Indoor and outdoor play
Facilitate learning activities and teach basic skills
Educational activities and crafts
Reading to the children
Organizing bedrooms/toys
Light housekeeping and organizing
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years experience with both infant and toddler care
Maintain open communication with parents regarding children's development and daily activities
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
First aid and CPR certification
Strong communication skills
Physical ability to lift and carry children
Strong references and background check
Motivated and professional in conduct
A passion for working with children
Additional Preferences:
Family prefers someone who is local to our area and is within 15-20 minutes driving distance maximum from their home.
Someone who owns a vehicle and will drive to and from work.
Personality Traits:
- Loves being in the company of children and enjoys nurturing them as if they were their own
- High energy: lots of energy to engage and play with our children
- Good Attitude: willingness to help us out and do what it takes to create a great environment for the children
- Flexibility and understanding of behavioral changes in our children as they grow and experience new milestones
- Reliable, responsible and trustworthy: shows up on time, keeps their promises and can be trusted with the most important people in our lives, our children
- Self-motivated & proactive: can work independently and do the job to the best of their abilities even if they are not provided specific guidance from the parents
- Positivity
- Empathy
- Patience and calming energy
Hourly Rate:
$28 for one child, $30 for two children