Nannies of the Rockies - Profile Details

4561

30 - 40

5

Full Time or Part Time

Boulder, CO 80303
"I truly enjoy working as a Nanny because I love seeing the kids grow as people and I enjoy the relationships that develop among the kids, parents, and me. When you find the right fit between a nanny and family, it is extraordinary for everyone involved and it does not feel like work. I guess it..."
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English
Personal
Education
Employment
Experience
Philosophy

Interested in permanent:Nanny, Permanent
Nanny, Summer
Nanny, Temporary

Available for:Full-time
Part-time
Temporary

Live-in/Live-out?Nanny, live-out

Desired weekly schedule:Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 am to 4 or 6 pm. Open to occasional evenings, weekends and overnights!

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
Toddlers
Preschool
School age

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: Yes

If yes, please list: penicillin

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: BA in Psychology with 12 Early Childhood Education units.

Additional skills or certifications: I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified, as well as 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training certified. I also have 4 years of experience cooking whole food meals from scratch and am an expert in making meals for people with allergies.

I'm also willing to work as:
BABYSITTING   TEMPORARY   OTHER SERVICES
Babysitter
Mildly Ill
Corporate
  Daily
Overnight
Hotel
Summer
Weddings
Group
  Pet Sitter
Cooking
Party Assistant

Experience: I have a BA in Psychology with 12 Early Childhood Education units. I also have 5 years of experience working with kids which includes 2 years of being a nanny, 3 years as a Camp Counselor, 1 year as a Campus Supervisor, and 1 year as an After School Counselor.

Experience with the following age groups: Ages 5 through 14.

Interests and hobbies:I love hiking, backpacking, indoor rock climbing, spending time with friends and family, taking care of my pup, reading, and cooking whole foods.

Describe your childcare style:My childcare style is eclectic and is rooted in both my experiences as a child and working with other kids, as well as my educational background in Psychology and Child Development. My approach is very educational in that I explain to the kids why a rule is in place with each reason geared towards the betterment of the child. I also strive to help, guide, and challenge the kids to grow as people by providing age appropriate activities, as well as developing their strengths and providing encouragement and support to work on their weaknesses. My childcare style is also based on the dynamic relationship between the child and me in that the rules, expectations, and how things are done develop through our experiences together. My approach is very much egalitarian, however, sensible rules as well as respect for one another are fostered to ensure a positive, fun, and safe environment for everyone. I accomplish this by using behavioral methods including positive and negative reinforcement to reinforce positive, growth promoting behaviors, and I use time outs or taking things away, with the option to earn them back, to correct poor behavior. Finally, my approach is authoritative in that I provide lots of love and fun, while still maintain boundaries and guidelines.

What activities do you like to do with children:I really like to engage in activities that the kids enjoy doing, while also providing new and fun experiences that I think the kids would enjoy and that is health-promoting. The most important thing for me is to limit screen time, so that the kids learn to have fun creating, exploring, and growing in the real world instead of passively absorbing in front of a screen. I love playing outside, creating art and crafting, developing projects and experiments, going to the park after school, playing indoor and outdoor games, and exploring new places!

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I truly enjoy working as a Nanny because I love seeing the kids grow as people and I enjoy the relationships that develop among the kids, parents, and me. When you find the right fit between a nanny and family, it is extraordinary for everyone involved and it does not feel like work. I guess it feels more like love!

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Compassion, love, understanding, knowledge and implementation of healthy caregiving practices, a desire to provide the best care possible for each child, a connection between the Nanny and the family, insight into what it is like to be a kid, and a desire to provide a fun, stimulating environment.

Additional comments:I look forward to hearing from you! Have a great day!