About the job
Id: 2454872 Children: Newborn due in April, 3-year-old 7-year-old (3-year-old is in school M-F, 8:30 am-2:30 pm. 7-year-old is in school M-F, 7:45 am- 3/4 pm. Occasional after-school activities.) Compensation: $32-38/hr based on education and experience Start Date: March 1 for a 6-12-month agreement with option for extension. The family is hoping to hire long-term. Specify how long you are applying for in your application. Schedule: Fridays, 7 am - 4 pm. Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hours per day between 8 am - 8 pm, to be agreed upon in advance. Family is flexible and open to split shifts. Mondays, 8 am - 12 pm. (29 hours per week guaranteed based on the nanny's availability). Option for additional hours on occasional date nights. Pets: None Location: 78731 Central Austin, near Camp Mabry AND 78730 Near City Park Road on Lake Austin Duties: Provide loving, playful, and attentive care to the three children (sometimes all at the same time). Work collaboratively with the parents and the other nanny/house manager as a team to ensure the kids' needs are met Children's meals Nap routine Bottle preparation and clean Wash and sanitize breast pump parts as needed Schedule and assist with age-appropriate activities, including outings to the parks, museums, and other activities to engage the children and keep them active Drive children in the family's vehicle Light household tasks, such as tidying toys, kids' laundry, vacuuming, and putting things away as needed (i.e., loading and unloading the dishwasher, tidying the kitchen as needed, laundry as needed, keeping the children's bedroom/play area and common areas tidy) National travel with the family Duties to be performed when not caring for the children Running errands Weekly meal planning and prep for the family Family's laundry, as needed Scheduling and supervising household vendors, as needed Taking the trash out, as needed Assist with putting away delivered groceries Organizing and managing the family's calendar Planning, organizing, and coordinating parties and events Household organization Desired Nanny Qualities: Safety conscious, engaging, energetic, creative, and detail-oriented nanny who is a strong communicator. A proactive individual who takes initiative and gets things done without step-by-step direction is important. Comfortable swimmer required as home has a pool and family does spend time at their home on Lake Austin many weekends. Culinary experience/background is required. Please explain in your application. The family will assist with meal planning and meal prep for the week. The family eats gluten-free, minimal dairy, and appreciates plant-forward meals with high-quality meat, poultry, and fish. Non-smoker required Meet the family: We are a warm and welcoming family of -soon to be five, looking for an experienced and nurturing nanny/house manager to join our team! Our family includes our spirited three-year-old son, our creative 7-year-old daughter, and soon, a newborn. My husband and I work from home and are in and out throughout the day. One or both of us will usually be around to help or check-in. We love being hands-on parents but need extra support to keep our home running smoothly and ensure our kids thrive. We view this role as a partnership and value a team-oriented approach. What are your children's favorite activities?: 3-year-old enjoys going to the park, playing outdoors, swinging (We have swings, a slide, a climbing triangle, and a gymnastic bar inside and a playscape outdoors), jumping, and playing with trucks, trains, and Magna -tiles. 7 year old loves to be creative and do art projects. She is inquisitive and likes imaginary play with her Barbies and dolls. Parenting Philosophy: Conscious Discipline. We use a system of "consequences and rewards" when all else fails! Benefits: Paid and off Federal Holiday if they fall on a work day: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Paid Time Off Days: 15 Notes: Surveillance Equipment: Yes, in the baby's bedroom. Parents Work From Home: Both work from a home office Home Practices: Gluten-free household, No outside shoes to be worn inside the home, perfume-sensitive household