What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nanny position at Private family?
Position Title: Nanny
Position Summary:
We are seeking a reliable, nurturing, and organized nanny to provide attentive care for our children in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is experienced with children of various ages, enjoys planning age-appropriate activities, and can help maintain daily routines while fostering learning and development.
Children at the time of starting will be 5 years old, 4 years old, 2 years old, and 4 months old. The oldest two will be attending school during the day, but depending on their comfort level with the bus may require pick up and drop off; a vehicle with appropriate seating will be available when all four children are in your care and car seats will be provided for your vehicle as well.
Responsibilities:
-Provide attentive and compassionate care for children throughout the day
-Maintain children’s daily schedules, including meals, naps, school drop-off/pick-up, and activities
-Plan and engage children in educational, creative, and outdoor activities
-Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children
-Assist with children’s hygiene, dressing, and developmental milestones
-Perform light housekeeping related to the children, including tidying play areas, children’s laundry, and cleaning bottles/dishes used during care
-Monitor children’s health, safety, and well-being at all times
-Communicate regularly with parents regarding daily activities, milestones, and concerns
-Transport children to appointments, school, or extracurricular activities as needed
Qualifications:
-Previous childcare/ nanny experience or education in early childhood education/development
-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
-Strong communication and organizational skills
-Ability to multitask and maintain a positive, patient attitude
-Non-smoker
-Background check required and drug test completion prior to final offer
Desired Qualities:
-Warm, dependable, and trustworthy
-Patient and attentive to children’s individual needs
-Proactive and self-motivated
-Comfortable working independently
-Flexible and adaptable to changing family needs
Schedule:
Full time beginning mid October Monday-Friday 7a-4p
Compensation:
-$20 an hour with raise opportunities
-2 weeks of paid vacation (1 week chosen at your discretion, the second to be utilized during family’s planned vacation time)
Location:
Seneca Falls, NY
We are looking for someone who will become a valued part of our family’s support system and provide a caring, enriching environment where our children can thrive.
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