Nanny Job Details

Job ID: 5089
Location: Boulder, CO


Please describe your family:
You will very much enjoy being with our family if you are comfortable with a high energy, good spirited bunch. We are a high energy, health conscious, fun loving family.

Please describe why you are looking for a nanny:
Although I used to have nannies when i had fewer children and was home more often, I now typically have an au pair. Unfortunately, the au pair we recently matched with (after having 3 previous successful matches) is not meeting our needs. I am happy to discuss, but we need a person who can replace her immediately, and work with us until I can match with another. This will take at least 6 weeks, and up to 2 months, perhaps longer.

Describe the child(ren) you need a nanny for:
2 boys (5 and 3) 1 girl (14 months)

Describe your home setting: My husband and three children live one mile from downtown boulder. We live in a home, close to hiking trails and other commercial options

We are interested in the following:
Nanny, Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time?
Full-time

How long do you need a Nanny?
Less than 6 months

Live-in/Live-out?
Either live-in or live-out

What tasks/errands do you expect your nanny to perform?
Generally will be with the 14 mos old 50% of time as the two older boys attend school 3 and 5 days a week, respectively from 9-3pm. I do expect light chores associated with kids and just generally being a team player in the home. I can see this person picking kids up from school 1 day a week, maybe taking one child to a playdate or activity, laundry for them and putting clothes away. preparing (but not cooking) meals. keeping things tidy...at least at the end of the day (for example I wouldn't want to finish work and then have to clean up every room)

What activities do you want your nanny to do with your child?
Kyla is 14 mos She enjoys walks, playing with any age appropriate toys and just having someone talk to her and goo goo at her. Mason and Caden both love riding bikes, arts and crafts, making forts and playing with their trucks and trains. Engaging them in made up activities and pretend is a favorite. we do have a park close by and a backyard with lots of playthings as well. in other words, i'm not looking for someone to "watch my children play" and just babysit them. I want someone who really LOVES children and wants to get down on hands and knees and engage them

What special certifications/requirements are you looking for?
CPR (infant); solid experience with children under 2 and then also pre-school aged children. Has to be able to handle the "boy" energy and comfortable resolving conflicts. My kids are awesome, but they have their moments.

Does this position require a valid driver's license?
Yes

Does this position require a car?
Yes

When will this position be available?
Immediately

How many hours do you need a nanny for?
40-45 on avg

How much are you willing to pay? Do you offer benefits?
$15-20 / hour depending upon skill set.

Do you have any pets or animals in your home?
no

What else are you looking for in a nanny?
Honestly, first and foremost, I want someone to love and be empathetic with my children and can effortlessly multitask different ages at the same time. Being bubbly and high energy, like my kids is also highly desired. We want positive energy in our home. I want someone who truly loves doing this, not just because it's their living and it's a way to earn money if that makes sense. Someone who can be flexible with exact hours and days as long as they know I will guarantee them 40-45/week is highly desirable. All the rest can fall into place.

Additional comments:
Although I can set a base schedule in the realm for example of M W F 9-6 and T 1-6pm and Thurs 1:30-9:30 (as we would like to go out one evening), we also would appreciate someone who could work 2-6 on a Sunday. At times, when one of us is traveling, ideally this person would be flexible and come in early and/or leave later. Many of these days I know already and I can map it all out for the right person.