A bit about us: Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family! We are a cheerful and laid-back family of four, consisting of a caring mom, a devoted dad, our delightful one-year-old son, and our beloved English Lab, Idli, named after soft and fluffy steamed cakes he resembled as a puppy.

Our family delights in spending time outdoors, exploring new culinary experiences at local restaurants, visiting farmers markets, and inviting friends over for entertaining board game nights. Our little one exudes an infectious joy and an enthusiastic passion for life. He adores outdoor strolls, relishes his Saturday swim lessons, and finds immense joy in the simple excitement of cruising along sidewalks, giggling all the way. One of his favorite pastimes is listening to songs, which magically soothes him even during his moments of tears. We are thrilled to be on this journey together and are grateful for the love and support we receive. Thank you for being a part of our story.

A bit about you: We are seeking a passionate and vibrant nanny who can match the high energy of our little one and provide a dynamic and nurturing environment. Preferably, we are looking for someone with a professional background in early childhood education or a related field. Expertise in toddler care is highly valued in our search for the perfect candidate. Effective communication is key, and we believe that a transparent and open dialogue with our family about our child's daily routine, developmental milestones, and any hurdles encountered is paramount. A caregiver who can skillfully maintain this line of communication will be an ideal fit for our family. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic individual into our home to be a part of our child's growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Active Engagement: Continuously interact with the baby, describing activities and ensuring the child is mentally and physically stimulated.

2. Age-Appropriate Activities: Engage our son in games, exercises, and play that suit their age and developmental stage.

3. Developmental Expertise: Possess comprehensive knowledge about the developmental milestones for toddlers and tailor activities to aid our child in reaching these milestones.

4. Open to Feedback: Welcome constructive and positive feedback from the family, using it as an opportunity to enhance the caregiving experience.

5. Continuous Learning: Show eagerness to learn and adopt new techniques or methods that aid in the child's development and activity engagement.

Job Duties: You will be responsible for the daily routine of our 1-year-old: taking care of him and engaging in age-appropriate activities. Taking our son on daily walks, reading books, encouraging developmental milestones, feedings, talking to him continuously, engaging in play dates, suggesting and signing up for age-related child activities, suggesting (play toys, crafts, and clothes for our child), and meal prep for him (and adults as time permits when he takes longer naps), make food suggestions and stock fridge per kid requirements, and administering medicines if and when necessary. The primary focus is keeping our son happy & healthy, and we request light help keeping the household running smoothly when time permits. These tasks include cleaning and organizing our toddler’s room and play areas, maintaining the cleanliness around the house, toddler laundry, rotating and purging outgrown clothing, sanitizing (play mats, toys, kid-related utensils, etc), loading and unloading the dishwasher as time permits. Pack our son's bags and keep them clean and organized when planning for outdoor activities. Keep mom's diaper bag clean and stocked. Your attention to detail will contribute to a harmonious environment for our family.

Start Date: As soon as the right fit nanny can start!

Location: Maple Valley, 98038

Benefits:

1. Sick Time:

o As per Washington state law, the Employee will accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Balances of unused sick time less than 40 hours will carry over from one year to the next. Unused sick leave will not be paid out upon termination of employment.

2. Holidays:

o Paid holidays include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

3. PTO (Paid Time Off):

o 60 hours of PTO. PTO can be utilized after 60 days of employment. A minimum of two weeks (14 days) advance notice is required for planned PTO. No rollover of unused PTO between employment years.

4. Unpaid Time Off:

o Time off requests beyond the allotted PTO or sick time will result in a deduction from that pay period’s wages.

5. Reimbursement of Mileage & Expenses:

o Mileage reimbursement for work-related drives, excluding the daily commute, will be provided at the 2023 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate of 65.5 cents per mile.

Qualifications: Background in early childhood education or a related field. Multiple years of experience working with infants and toddlers. CPR and First Aid. Covid and TDaP vaccinate. Glowing references from recent nanny positions.

Set yourself apart: Preschool or Montessori experience. Qualities: enthusiastic, energetic, professional, communicative, open to feedback, eagerness to learn and adopt new techniques.

Schedule: M-F 9am-4pm

Pay: $35-40 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email for quickest connection:
• Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19?

Experience:

• Toddler care: 2 years (Preferred)
• Nannying: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person