Warm, Engaging Nanny for Infant + 4-Year Old in Mill Valley (FT)

Job description

Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing's Client
Location: Mill Valley CA
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Childcare
Position: Warm, Engaging Nanny for Infant + 4-Year Old in Mill Valley (FT)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5/5:30 p.m.
Salary Amount or Range: $30/hr D.O.E. (standard benefits: 10 days paid vacation, holidays and sick days)
Children: 18-month old (boy) and 4-year-old (boy)
Pets: 2 cats
Bay Area Region: Marin

Description
START DATE: Ideally Sept 8, 2020 Loving, close-knit family of 4 is moving from SF to Mill Valley and looking for a warm, energetic nanny who genuinely loves working with children. They have two boys' a sweet, lovable 18-month-old and an inquisitive 4-year-old. Care is primarily for their infant as their toddler is in preschool full-time. Nanny will be responsible for driving their toddler to and from school, and caring for him if he is home sick or school is closed (for holidays, or unexpected closures). They'd love someone who delights in the curiosity of children, is proactive around development and enjoys collaborating with parents on milestones and an evolving schedule. In addition to childcare, the Nanny will be in charge of light tidying, children's laundry and kids' meals. They'd love it if someone were also open to making a simple, healthy dinner for the family each night.Both parents are working from home through next year due to Covid, but have a home office and will not overcrowd the nanny during the day.


Experience Requirements

2 years minimum recent experience working as a nanny in a private home with verifiable references

Educational Requirements

Fluency in English

Qualifications

Driver required for getting to and from work / Not using public transportation due to Covid
Must be adhering to CDC and County guidelines regarding Covid
Warm
Energetic
Responsible
Delights in the curiosity of children
Is present and engaging with children
Proactive about kids' development
Collaborative
Must be comfortable with cats (no pet care involved)

Responsibilities

Full-time care for 18-month old
Part-time care for toddler + full-time as needed (If he is home sick or during school closures due to holidays, poor air quality, etc.)
Prepare children's meals and prep toddler's lunch for school the next day
Drive toddler to and from school
Engage and plan daily activities for infant
Light tidying
Children's laundry
Check in and collaborate with parents
Ideally preparing family's dinner (simple, basic and healthy meals)

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of Child Development
Collaborates well with parents
Creates structure and consistency
Adaptive