Location: Center Valley, PA

Rate: $27-$35 per hour

Job Summary:

Thank you for your interest in our family. I am a full time working physician and a single parent. I have three well behaved, adorable children that I hope you grow to love.  My 9 yo girl is extremely bright and helpful, my 5 yo boy is a kind, curious middle child, and my 7 month old girl is a happy, easy going baby. The primary responsibility is the daily activities and tasks for the 3 children. Mornings start by getting 9 yo and 5 yo dressed, fed, and up to the bus stop (1 minute walk). The remainder of the day time is centered upon care for the 7 month old. This includes bottles, intro to solid foods, bath time, diapers, naps and playtime.  Kids typically return from school at 3:45 and need to be picked up from the same bus stop. Once home, they know to do their homework and are self-sufficient. They are free to play once they finish their homework. I typically return home around 5pm and will take over from there. As a physician my schedule varies and can run late (1-2x/month). Given my job and family life I welcome your help and partnership in shaping these young lives.

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 7AM – 5PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child(ren).
• Reliably and predictably attending work and being punctual.
• Safely bathing and dressing infants and young children.
• Changing diapers and potty training as age appropriate.
• Discipling the child(ren) according to the family's preferred parenting style.
• Helping with appropriate playdates and outings. Father will arrange all of these.
• 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(ren). Predominantly breakfast, school snack and after school snack. Lunch provided at school. Simple dinners possibly 1-2x/month.
• Encouraging children to read independently on their own and reading to the baby.
• Helping with homework.
• Organizing bedrooms/toys.
• Administering medicine with parents' consent, if necessary.
• Performing light housekeeping such as dishwashing, grocery shopping, and tidying up. We have weekly housekeeper who will perform deeper cleaning 1-2x/week.
• The ability to work Monday through Thursday from 7am to 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Occasional travel (domestic or international) with family for leisure or work.
• 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.
• Note: Family has a fish tank, but this would not be any part of the nannies responsibility. 
• 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.
• Organizing bedrooms/toys.

Required Qualifications:

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent experience.
• Be at least 21 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, or willingness to complete, Mandated Reporter Training and Car Seat Safety Training.
• Active certification for CPR and First Aid.
• Willing to complete a background check demonstrating suitability for caring for young children without supervision.
• Had a recent (within last 12 months) physical with a physician and the ability to have a physician complete the Child Care Staff Health Assessment. For those without insurance, please consult this list of free clinics in Lehigh County.
• Valid and clean driver's license and car insurance.
• Ability to provide proof of current vaccinations including but not limited to Td or Tdap, MMR, HepA, HepB, PCV, influenza. COVID vaccination series and boosters are recommended but not required.
• Proficient knowledge of home safety.
• Possess sound moral character and kind disposition suitable for caring for children of all ages without supervision.
• Handle age-appropriate care and responsibilities of children including: diapering, toilet training, assisting with homework, supervising outdoor play, transporting children to and from school, and taking children to age appropriate outings/activities.
• Possess valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills, including comfort driving in snow. A vehicle with car seats is provided for the Nanny to use during working hours, unless the Nanny strongly prefers use of their own vehicle.
• Ability to work the hours outlined in the job description.

• Handle age-appropriate care and responsibilities of children including: Helping older 2 children get dressed, fed, packed up and ready for school in the morning. Baby growth and milestones including diaper changes, transitioning to solid foods, daily naps, bathing and playtime. Once older 2 children return home they have minor homework (< 30 minutes) and can play independently after.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

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Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. 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.

JOB CODE: MAN-FT