4509 40+ 11 N/A Boulder, CO 80303
"I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter because I simply enjoy working with kids! I have worked with children my entire adult life and am still going strong. I particularly enjoy seeing children learn and develop. It always amazes me what they are capable of when given a supporting..."
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English
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Interested in permanent:Nanny, Summer Available for:Temporary Live-in/Live-out?Nanny, live-out Desired weekly schedule:Evenings, weekends and summer! 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: Preschool Smoke? No Would you work with a family that does? No 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 a bachelors degree in elementary education from Northern Arizona University and am currently getting an associates degree in a physical therapist assistant program. Additional skills or certifications: I am trained in CPR and First aid.
Experience: I student taught third grade in 2004. After that I taught eighth grade algebra for a year, followed by eight years of fifth grade and one year of fourth grade. I have since then worked in a daycare setting. Experience with the following age groups: I have experience with three year olds up to middle school students. Interests and hobbies:I enjoy spending time with my family, playing my guitar, music, hiking, playing with my dogs, reading, playing Frisbee, playing basketball, and teaching. Describe your childcare style:I am a loving individual, but can give children clear boundaries when appropriate. I believe in engaging children in activities they enjoy, because young children especially do much of their learning through play. I believe children should be active and outdoors when possible. I very much enjoy working on reading and math with children of an appropriate age. I simply enjoy having fun with kids and providing a supportive environment. My wife has been a nanny for many years as well and we have a great love for working with and teaching children! What activities do you like to do with children:There are many activities I enjoy doing with children. I like to play outside, play board games, go to parks, go hiking, read, play music, and help with any type of school work. Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter because I simply enjoy working with kids! I have worked with children my entire adult life and am still going strong. I particularly enjoy seeing children learn and develop. It always amazes me what they are capable of when given a supporting environment. I also enjoy getting to know kids on a personal level and seeing the world from their unique view. What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?To work with children you need to have a sense of humor, the ability to be silly, be responsible, be patient, and be a role model. You need to be able to share in the childs curiosity and simple joys. Additional comments:Along with being a former elementary school teacher, I am also an excellent guitar player and could offer lessons. |
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