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

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!