Hamilton, MA: Active, Fun, Flexible Nanny Needed ASAP

Hello Caregivers!

Looking for your next role with an awesome family? Our Hamilton family is looking for an experienced nanny to join their fun! Family truly wants a caregiver looking to become part of the family and enjoy this role. Ideal candidates are even-keeled, active, love being outside, enjoy facilitating play, and have a solid understanding of child development. We would love to hear from you if your background and experiences include supporting preschool-aged children through all aspects of development, including social-emotional skills and regulation. This role includes helping with household management tasks during school hours when children are not present. Must be dog friendly! Although pet care is not a requirement, family would love a nanny who might enjoy taking their friendly lab along for adventures and walks with the children. Being available for occasional over-nights and potential travel with family is huge plus! Caregiver will be added to family's gym membership, have access to club amenities (pool/swimming, tennis, etc.), and beach passes. Must be comfortable with parents sometimes working from home. Caregiver must have reliable/safe vehicle for transporting the children. Family provides appropriate car seats.

Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 2:30-5:30/6:00 & Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00-5:30/6:00

**The hours listed are the hours that family requires care. If you would prefer 40 hours per week, family is willing to increase hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays to provide 40 hours. Please specify your preference in the application form.

Charges: Boy, 4.5 years old & Boy, 3 years old

Hourly Rate: $28-$32 per hour based on experience and fit

• Additional flat overnight/travel rate: $150/night

Benefits: Guaranteed weekly pay when family travels or otherwise opts out of care (number of hours dependent upon agreement), 1 week paid vacation of caregiver's choice, major holidays paid/off, 3 sick/personal days, gym membership, access to club amenities, paid beach passes for some local private beaches.

Start Date: As soon as we find the right fit! Flexible for the right person

Job description:

• Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children
• Facilitating engaging and age appropriate activities, games, and outings
• Maintaining children's schedule
• Preparing meals and snacks for children
• Indoor and outdoor play
• Transporting children from school and activities
• Walks, swimming, and plenty of outdoor time
• Household management tasks (during hours that children attend school) may include: laundry help, organizing, running errands, grocery shopping, help with basic meal prep, wiping down surfaces, emptying/loading dishwasher, general clean up and tidying (no deep cleaning)

Requirements:

• 5+ years professional childcare experience
• Looking for long-term commitment
• Flexibility with reasonable advanced notice
• Self-starter with a pitch-in attitude
• Non-smokers only, please.
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Certification
• Cheery and Helpful Disposition
• Background Check (provided by agency)
• Driving Record (provided by agency)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Takes good direction on parenting style then requires minimal to no oversight

Nice to haves:

• Any additional certifications

Please apply through the link, we are looking forward to working with you!