Family in Baker neighborhood seeking 36 hours a week for their infant son

Job Title: Full-Time Nanny

Start Date: November 1, 2024 - November 15th, 2024 (6 month contract, potential for extension)

Location: Baker Neighborhood, below South Broadway

Schedule:

- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (36 hours/week)

- Occasional Fridays with advance notice

Compensation/benefits:

- $30/hour

- Guaranteed hours

- Mileage reimbursement

- Open to health insurance stipend

- 2 weeks PTO (8 days)

- 5 sick days

- Holiday bonus

- Potential retention bonuses (first at six months, then annual)

Role Overview:

They are first-time parents seeking a caring, patient, and knowledgeable nanny to provide full-time care for their 5-month-old baby boy. As both parents have busy schedules— Mom working in the office at least three days a week and Dad primarily on campus (grad student). Their ideal nanny will be someone who is a self-starter and can offer consistent, loving, and developmentally appropriate care. They value open communication, trust, and a collaborative approach to parenting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Primary care for baby boy, including feeding, changing, and engaging in developmental activities.

- Implement and maintain a schedule for him that supports his growth and development.

- Assist in helping him develop a good sleep routine and manage transitions.

- Light housekeeping related to child, such as cleaning and sterilizing bottles, and tidying up his play areas.

- Occasionally help with date nights as needed.

- They have one, friendly older dog who might need some love every now & then.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience with infants and knowledge of child development milestones.

- Patient, loving, and proactive with a genuine interest in fostering a positive environment for their child.

- Ability to follow established routines while being adaptable to his evolving needs.

- Comfortable with occasional outings as he grows.

- Must have your own vehicle, they will provide a car seat base for your car.

- Strong understanding of early childhood education, familiarity with Montessori and Reggio Emilia teaching philosophies a plus.

- Infant CPR / Baby safety training

Vaccination Requirements:

- DTaP

- COVID-19

- Flu

Family Dynamics:

- Mom will work both in the office and from home, when at home, the nanny will still be the primary caretaker.

- Dad will have a fluctuating schedule but will need the nanny to be the main caregiver even if he is home.

- They aim to create a warm, trusting relationship with their nanny and appreciate a supportive partner in raising their kiddo.

Additional Information:

- They are on daycare waitlists but are open to extending the nanny contract based on how it goes.

- They welcome a nanny who is enthusiastic about forming a bond with their family and contributing positively to their child’s development.

- They would like to potentially explore a nanny share with a family member if it suits both families and the children’s schedules, in the future. This would come with a higher compensation package that would be agreed upon by both parties ahead of time.