4220 40+ 13 Full Time Boulder, CO
"Children are the only ones where you can make a remarkable difference, influence them, set the right path in life and you get the immediate results. It is a challenging and greatly rewarding job which keeps you engaged, creative and active. "
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English; French; Spanish; Russian
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Interested in permanent:Nanny, Permanent Available for:Full-time Live-in/Live-out?Nanny, live-out Desired weekly schedule:Full Time /M-F - evenings, occasional, weekends and overnights - I am flexible! Salary range:Negotiable Currently in school?No 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 If yes, please list: Languages you speak? English Primary language? 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 a BA in English Language and Literature with a certificate in Business Administration. Additional skills or certifications: CPR & First Aid - I am fully vaccinated. I am also a certified yoga teacher, French and Spanish language tutor and a photographer.
Experience: I have worked as a nanny for about 13 years. Alongside I have done a lot of temporary work, so I had a chance to know plenty of children and parents, as well as to solve a lot of different problems and situations. I stayed with the first family for more than 2 years, 2nd and 3rd for 3.5yrs. The age of children I took care of ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience includes taking care up to 4 children at a time, including twins (a girl and a boy). Among them there were kids with food allergies, handicap and the ones who required special attention and care. I was writing diaries of activities and registering first steps for busy parents, was teaching sign language as well as tutoring Spanish and French and assisting with homework. My experience includes designing curriculum, planning (and taking to) activities and play dates, taking to school and appointments, introducing new crafts to boost creativity, by all possible means taking children outside, encouraging to read, listen to music, sing and perform. The last family I worked for had 2 kids - 2 yrs and 5 year old. So, taking to a lot of activities, including library, parks, school, play-dates, Target for toys and hikes was in my responsibility. I also did some traveling out if state with the family, organized the birthday parties, planned healthy snacks, did.grocery shopping. And then I had my own daughter. She is 8 now. Experience with the following age groups: Newborns - Teens Interests and hobbies:Art, music, dance, yoga, photography, swimming, outdoor activities, sports, reading, writing, languages, traveling. Describe your childcare style:I am positive, fun, compassionate and easy-going, can be gentle and strict at the same time. I try to do my best teaching discipline and values, as well as boosting thinking, creativity and imagination by letting to know the world around us. I try to listen to little opinions and give them a chance to express themselves and show them that they matter. I am extremely interested in mindful parenting and keep learning every day. What activities do you like to do with children:Crafts and art projects, reading, singing, writing stories, cooking together, taking them outside and keeping active (rain or shine), organizing play dates, theme parties. Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? Children are the only ones where you can make a remarkable difference, influence them, set the right path in life and you get the immediate results. It is a challenging and greatly rewarding job which keeps you engaged, creative and active. What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Compassion, trust, tolerance, mindfulness, reliability, positive outlook, patience, willingness to bring out the child in yourself, open-mindedness, honesty, communicability, energy. Additional comments:I believe in what you give, you get back. I am sure you can create a perfect relationship between the Family and Nanny as long as you stay open. |
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