Long-Term, Part-Time Babysitter needed in Clarksville, TN! Mother needs someone in the afternoon to watch the child for 3 hours. Schedule: Monday - Thursday. The time frames are flexible as long as they are consistent (Example: 5 PM - 8 PM). Additionally, Babysitting will be as needed on the weekends and when school starts in August. (a car will be provided when pickups are needed). Family Guarantees at least 12 hours per week ( flexibility is needed). Starting rate is $20-25/hour DOE.

The mother wants a Nanny/Babysitter who is gentle, patient, laid back, mild mannered, stern, compassionate, reliable, and experienced. Someone who engages with her daughter, models and fosters a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages the child's emotional well-being, self-expression, and social interaction! The mother would love someone (not required) who can also help with Sign Language (ASL) - the child is not fluent but knows about 20 sign languages. She is also learning colors right now!

Please apply if you possess the necessary qualifications and a genuine passion for providing compassionate care.

About the Family:

• The mother is an amazing Social Worker and needs an extra pair of hands as she has meetings. She needs someone who is trustworthy to watch her little girl while she goes out and runs her errands for work. The family loves singing, dancing and reading together.
• The mothers' parenting style is redirection and following through on what she has said - consistency.
• Screen Time Preference: Mother is comfortable with SOME screen time. It is subjective. The child only gets an hour during the evening but the mother tries to give her as much play as possible and shorten screen time.

Looking For:

• Kind and Patience: can maintain a calm environment and adapt.
• Trustworthiness: we want to be confident in the nanny's ability to prioritize children’s safety and well-being.
• Reliability: be punctual and dependable.
• Communication Skills: being able to communicate effectively to mother and dates for babysitting.
• Creativity and Playfulness: create a fun and engaging atmosphere and foster a positive and enjoyable environment.
• Empathy: understands and connects with children emotionally, providing them with the support and care they need.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive care, ensuring children's safety and well-being at all times.
• Reading to/with children
• Straighten up the child's room and lead her to do it as well - A group activity and learning her responsibilities.
• Preparing meals and feeding the child: mother will communicate if her daughter has eaten or not. Food will need to be warmed up.
• Provide snacks.
• Playing Indoors and engaging with the child before bedtime.
• Prepare her for bed at 8pm routine : reads a book, says a prayer and then she lays down. Sometimes pat to sleep or rocks depending on how she feels. Mother will bathe and brush teeth before the babysitter comes.
• Supervise as the child sleeps.

Nanny Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Strong observational and communication skills to effectively interact with the child and relay information to parents.
• CPR Certified
• At least 2 years of Babysitting and/or Childcare Experience
• Can Provide 3 Childcare References

At Least a 1 Year Commitment

Compensation:

• Starting Pay : $20-25/hr (dependent upon experience)
• Guaranteed Hours: at least 12 hours/week
• Car provided for pick-ups

Looking to interview & hire as soon as they meet the perfect fit!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Tell me something that stands out about you as a nanny/childcare provider?

Experience:

• Toddler care and Older (not family related): 1 year (Preferred)
• Nannying or Babysitting (family members not included): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person