About the job
Id: 2196601 Children: 2 year old 4 year old. (2-year-old is currently in school Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 12:45 pm. 4-year-old is currently in school Tuesday - Friday - 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. The children are currently attending different schools, but the family hopes to consolidate schools later this year if spots open up or next fall. Their preschools do not continue during the summer, but the family plans to enroll both children in camp(s) for the majority of the time they are off school) Compensation: $30 - $35/HR based on education and experience Start Date: ASAP for a year agreement with a possible extension. Family is looking to hire long term. Schedule: Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Friday, 1 pm - 6 pm. Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm. (29 hours guaranteed a week) Pets: None Location: 78738 Spanish Oaks Duties: Full care Children's meals Schedule and implement age-appropriate activities Nap routine for 2 year old Drive children in the nanny's vehicle Keep the children's bedroom/play area and common areas clean Running errands Desired Nanny Qualities: A patient, warm, caring, friendly, experienced, and confident nanny. The family has found that the children behave better when they have a caregiver whom they know truly cares about them and invests the time to form a deep connection. An active and energetic nanny who is a team player and will tag team with Mom on the household tasks listed or errands while the mom is with the children. Great common sense/intuition in terms of keeping the children safe, being proactive and planning ahead, and being prepared without a lot of instruction required. Anticipating the needs of the children A great role model who fosters good habits, builds independence with the children, and models manners/respectful behavior towards others. Somewhat tech-savvy (phone app for the calendar, to-do list, grocery list, etc.) and comfortable communicating via text when needed, Family appreciates updates and pictures of their day. Reliable transportation is required. Confident swimmer is required as the family has a pool Required vaccinations: COVID-19, Flu shot, MMR, TDAP, COVID-19 booster Non-smoker required Meet the family: Our family relocated from New York City to Austin in early November. We enrolled both of our children in a preschool program (we have seen both of our children thrive in a structured school environment), and I am currently a stay-at-home mom after having a corporate career. I love being present for everyday moments as our children grow and also being able to volunteer my time at their school and see them enjoying extracurricular activities. I see our nanny as a critical partner in our effort to raise happy & healthy tiny members of society and I want to find someone who appreciates being organized and detail-oriented, as our days can be quite busy. Both my husband and I are originally from the Midwest but have lived in NYC (Manhattan) for 13+ years. We are excited to have more space in our new home, and we like to have a child-friendly" but not "child-forward" home if that makes sense (i.e., toys in designated areas not scattered all over the house, always put away - with the kids helping!) after playing. We look forward to meeting other families and children in the community where we are living and getting to know Austin better (we do not have family or friends there)." What are your children's favorite activities?: 2 year old enjoys music and dancing, playing dress up/pretend, reading, riding on her scooter, going to the playground, and exploring outside/all types of sports 4 year old enjoys cars, trains, playing with magnatiles, reading and building forts, playing pretend, riding on his scooter, going to the playground, and exploring outside/all types of sports Parenting Philosophy: Clear boundaries, Positive guidance, Redirection Benefits: Paid and off Federal Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Number of Vacation Days: 10 Paid Sick Days or Personal Time Off: 5 Monthly Medical Stipend: Negotiable Performance Bonus: Discretionary Notes: Surveillance Equipment: Yes (baby monitor only, no additional cameras within the home) Parents Work From Home: Mom is a SAHM. Home Practices: Limited screen time, No outside shoes to be worn inside the home, children & adults expected to wash hands upon entering the home