Full Time Nanny
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities.
Looking for a full-time nanny for a warm and friendly family of 4 (2 children). This will primarily involve care of a newborn. Occasionally will include care of a toddler (age 3 by the time position starts) when they are not in school. Monday through Friday with the possibility of Friday being a half day. Will include some evenings and weekend hours as required with the parents schedule. Bonus if they are willing to travel on family vacations when required. This will include international and domestic travel.
Looking for an individual who would enjoy feeling part of the family and is an extension of mom. Must be comfortable and happy to assist with running errands. Mom will be in between working from home and out of the home. We wish to have someone who provides a nurturing yet structured environment with a good schedule for the kids as this is what mom prefers for the home. We would like someone who is enthusiastic about the development of children and will incorporate a structured learning program guided by play and also gentle teaching that is age appropriate (e.g. Waldorf, Montessori methods). Mom will provide the structure of child raising (schedules, feeding methods etc), nanny to support. Preferred language English (must). Must be willing to clean children’s areas and help maintain the common areas of the home. Experience in post-partum care and newborn care is highly desirable. Ability to assist with nights during the newborn stage would be great but is not a requirement.
Minimum Requirements:
In order to be eligible for the Nanny position, a qualified candidate must fulfill the following minimum requirements:
-Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent.
-Be at least 18 years of age.
-Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
-Have 3 plus years of childcare experience, including infant care, or related professional work experience
(such as daycare, teaching, etc.)
-Successful completion of Mandated Reporter Training
-Successful completion of, or willingness to successfully complete car seat safety training prior to start date.
-Background check demonstrating suitability for this position caring for young children without supervision.
-Possess valid CPR and First-Aid Certifications or be willing to obtain or renew as a condition of hire.
-Proficient knowledge of home safety.
-Possess sound moral character and kind disposition suitable for caring for children of all ages without supervision.
-Be physically fit, energetic, agile, and dexterous.
-Provide proof of current vaccinations including but not limited to Td or Tdap, MMR, HepA, HepB, PCV, influenza
-Handle age-appropriate care and responsibilities of children including:
-Affinity for pets (dog, cat)
-Possess valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills.
Essential Job Functions:
-Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child
-Reliably and predictably attending work and being punctual.
-Safely bathing and dressing young children.
-Disciplining the child according to the family’s preferred parenting style.
-Arranging appropriate playdates and outings.
-Engaging in indoor and outdoor play.
-Researching, planning, and engaging in educational activities and crafts.
-Laundering children’s clothes, bedding, etc.
-Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the child
-Reading to the child
-Organizing bedrooms/toys.
-Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary.
-Performing light housekeeping such as dishwashing, grocery shopping, tidying up, vacuuming, etc.
-Performing several childcare and childcare-related tasks at once.
-Engaging in physical activities with children over uneven and various terrain.
-Preventing harm to the child(ren), including but not limited to the ability to take swift action to prevent harm or remove children from potentially harmful circumstances.
-Lifting 25 lbs.
-Using hands and fingers to handle or feel.
-Standing/bending/stretching/reaching/kneeling/crawling, etc.
-Working with and caring for pets (one dog, one cat)
-Maintaining logs for the parents.
-Safely and legally operating a motor vehicle to carpool, or drive children to school, activities, medical appointments, playdates or run errands.
-Performing other duties as assigned by the family.
Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Nanny. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the Nanny. This job description is subject to change as the child/children grow and those changes may be made orally or in writing by the family.
This is a safety sensitive position that requires driving/operating a motor vehicle and the responsibility for the safety of others. The presence of any amount of marijuana in a driver’s system is considered Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania. Therefore, you should not apply for this position if you cannot successfully pass a
drug screening, regardless of prescription or card-holder status.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.