About the job
Location: Houston, Texas, 77004 Start Date: ASAP Children: female 07/2024 Compensation: $24-27/hr Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm (but flexible to have schedule set to as late as 9:00am-5:00pm) Meet the Family! "We are first-time parents who just had our baby in July! My husband works at home but has very long hours and often travels. I am currently taking a break from work, but will likely go back in the next few months. We are very busy and have very full social lives with family and friends. We also love to travel. We are generally pretty laid-back but naturally as first-time parents, we can be a little bit anxious and worried about our daughter and her care! We are namely looking for a nanny who would enable us to have more quality time together and enable me to leave the house to go to the gym or doctors appointments as needed." Family in central Houston (Museum Park) is seeking a Nanny who will care for their baby, provide stimulating activities, and provide household assistance when Mom is able to spend time with the baby. Duties include: Provide all care, including dressing, changing, feeding/preparing child's meals, putting down for naps, etc. Engage the baby in indoor and outdoor, age-appropriate activities to hit developmental milestones, such as tummy time, books, music, walks, play, games, park, activities, etc. (no screen household) Keeping the common areas and baby's areas tidy (e.g., wiping down counters, loading/unloading dishwasher, clean/sterilize bottles, doing child's laundry, emptying diaper pail), regularly cleaning and putting away toys (the family will be hiring a part-time housekeeper) Keeping supplies stocked and letting employer know when things are getting low Light household tasks - organizing, errands, grocery shopping, light meal prep Candidate will be: Experienced, confident, and capable with newborns through toddlers Patient, caring, and nurturing Baby has eczema and sensitive skin, so nanny would need to refrain from wearing any perfume, fragrances or strongly scented detergents, etc. Responsible and professional Active and energetic, with a healthy lifestyle, stamina to regularly climb stairs in a three-story home while carrying baby, toys, etc. Extremely limited with their phone use (emergencies only) Respect the privacy of the family-friendly, but professional and baby-focused Flexible and adaptable Organized Discreet, respecting the confidentiality of the household (NDA will be required) Open to flexing hours for an occasional date night (pre-arranged when Nanny is available) Preferred, but not required: bachelor's degree or equivalent Comfortable with Mom stepping in as she can (would do household duties including errands during those times) as well as a large family that lives nearby that loves to visit Dependable and punctual Structured, able to create and follow a daily routine Open to a long-term position who seek to grow their family in the future Vaccinated - COVID-19, Influenza, TDAP, MMR, Chicken Pox, and Tuberculosis Open to occasional travel from time to time including a lengthier trip in the summer Plus, but not required: experience working at a high quality daycare and/or Montessori experience, at a minimum, willing to follow Montessori principles - fostering curiosity, serving as a positive role model and guide, and truly considering the children's feelings (and no screens) Dad has a leadership position and works long hours (from home), and Mom does not work outside the home, but is in and out, and may return to work in the future. Benefits: 2 weeks of vacation per year, up to 1 week of sick time 8 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day