3997 40+ 10 N/A Boulder, CO 80305
"Working with children comes naturally to me. That is precisely why I am studying to be a teacher and looking to nanny. Working with children is creative and fulfilling. Going to school demands a lot of time and energy so I need a job that is enjoyable. Nannying is just that. "
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English; Spanish
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Interested in permanent:Nanny, Temporary Available for:Temporary Live-in/Live-out?Nanny, live-out Desired weekly schedule: Salary range:Negotiable Currently in school?Yes Can stay one year?Yes Prefer Summer only? No Willing to work with the following types of children: Infants Smoke? No Would you work with a family that does? Yes Driver's license? Yes Own transportation? Yes Willing to do additional tasks: Yes Are pets ok: Yes Any allergies: No Languages you speak? English Primary language? English Can swim? Yes Have children you would like to accompany you: No Would you consider a Share a Nanny Situation: Yes Level of education: I have my B.A. in Social Sciences and I'm currently in a post B.A. elementary education teaching license program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Additional skills or certifications: I have my adult and child CPR and first aid certifications.
Experience: I have extensive experience working with children. I worked in the Boulder Valley School District for two years teaching literacy with AmeriCorps. During that time I was also a nanny for a Boulder family. I nannied for that family for three years. I also worked for Avid 4 Adventure. Avid is a local Boulder outdoor education company. I worked summer camps for two years and eventually became one of their directors. I have classroom teaching experience as well as outdoor education experience. I have experience teaching children to rock climb, kayak, canoe, and bike. Experience with the following age groups: I have worked with ages 5 months to 16 years. Interests and hobbies:I am extremely passionate about the outdoors. I enjoy skiing, hiking, climbing, dog sledding, horse back riding, and biking. I also love to cook and bake. I spend a lot of time reading and painting. I love animals, especially my dog Jazz. I enjoy spending time in the mountains and on the beach. I love to travel and have a special place in my heart for Central and South America. I enjoy studying and speaking Spanish. Describe your childcare style:I really enjoy letting the child show me what he/she is interested in doing and then taking it from there. I am able to play and be silly, however, I can set firm boundaries with children when needed. I enjoy teaching children and I am constantly amazed at what children can teach me. I really try to keep children away from the TV by encouraging them to be creative and to enjoy time outdoors. What activities do you like to do with children:I love to read and play games, cook and bake. I enjoy going outside with children and hiking or biking. I also like to work on homework and help with school work. Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? Working with children comes naturally to me. That is precisely why I am studying to be a teacher and looking to nanny. Working with children is creative and fulfilling. Going to school demands a lot of time and energy so I need a job that is enjoyable. Nannying is just that. What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?A good nanny needs to be responsible, dependable and to have good judgment. A nanny also has to be extremely caring and compassionate. I feel it also helps to be silly, creative and goofy. A nanny should also be flexible and easy-going. Additional comments: |
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