Live-in Nanny

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys making a difference? If so, we would love to have you on our team of dedicated childcare workers! Help us make our community and the world a better place every day by tending to the next generation of great thinkers and doers. As a babysitter who is passionate and ambitious about everything you do, you will have the opportunity to develop your natural gifts and pursue your highest potential in providing extraordinary child-tending services. To be trusted by a child's parents is no small accomplishment, and we look forward to working alongside you in earning that trust every day.

Job Responsibilities

•  Keep the play area safe and free from hazards while monitoring children consistently throughout the day.
•  Sanitize play equipment, games and toys on a regular basis to keep them safe and attractive while minimizing the spread of germs.
•  Change diapers, dress children and assist them with their snacks, drinks and meals as needed.
•  Teach children the importance of good personal hygiene and health habits, including the importance of brushing teeth, eating healthy food, using the toilet and getting adequate rest.
•  Engage in educational activities with the children, including reading, crafts, drawing, coloring and singing.
•  Keep an individual record for each child that includes information about his or her behaviors, daily activities, meals eaten, medications received and other important and mundane details. Discuss this information with each child's parents on a daily or weekly basis.
•  Discipline unruly children as needed, focusing on using creative ways to encourage good behavior such as picking up after themselves, participating in the lesson plans and treating each other kindly.
•  Create daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, fun and interesting. Lesson plans should always encourage full participation from each child.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required

•  Must be 18 years of age or older
•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Ability to pass a background check

Preferred

•  Six months or more of previous childcare experience
   Training in first aid and CPR


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Company Description:

At Homepaired we look to provide new jobs for American students and graduates by connecting them with families for live-in childcare. With your living expenses covered and making a wage (plus overtime!) , the ability to earn and save money is easier to do. We also are working to connect individuals with networks to open up future career possibilities in the future.