Nannies of the Rockies - Profile Details

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Full Time or Part Time

Boulder, CO 80304
"My interest in working as a nanny comes from a natural love of children. I have nannied since I was in high school and I am a natural nurturer and "mama bear." Children's sense of wonder and intense focus never ceases to amaze and inspire me. "
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:During the summer I am very flexible and happy to work mornings, afternoons, and evenings for 10 to 40 hours per week. My internship begins September 1st, so I will be a bit less flexibility moving forward, but I would like to keep working through the year for about 15 hours per week.

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
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: 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 am entering my third and final year of graduate school this fall. I will graduate with an MA in Counseling Psychology. I have a bachelors degree in sociology. I also have training in Positive Youth Development and yoga for children.

Additional skills or certifications: CPR, I am an excellent cook and have cooked for children with a wide assortment of food allergies. I have experience working with children with developmental delays and behavioral issues.

I'm also willing to work as:
BABYSITTING   TEMPORARY   OTHER SERVICES
Babysitter
Elder Care (non-medical)
Mildly Ill
Corporate
  Daily
Overnight
Hotel
Summer
Travel
Weddings
Group
  Pet Sitter
House Sitter
Cooking
Tutoring
Party Assistant

Experience: I have worked off and on as a nanny since high school. Before starting my graduate studies in counseling psychology at Naropa University, I was a youth and community worker at a nonprofit neighborhood center. At the center I developed curriculum and taught in our after school program for elementary and middle school students. At the center, I taught gardening, cooking communication skills, and tutored children individually. I have nannied for infants as young as two weeks old and for children of all ages (including teens).

Experience with the following age groups: Infants,Toddlers, Preschoolers, Adolescents, Tweens and Teens.

Interests and hobbies:I am very interested in psychology (especially development and attachment), social justice, music, cooking, and art. My hobbies include hiking, biking, cooking, reading, making jewelry and collages, and spending time with my friends and family.

Describe your childcare style:I am very emotionally available and sensitive with the children I watch, as I think assisting families with healthy attachment is essential. My style is also very playful and encouraging. By modeling positive communication skills, emotional expression and creativity, I set an appropriate example for the children I work with. I am also very mindful and pay close attention to the children in my care.

What activities do you like to do with children:I like to use the Positive Youth Development model with children of all ages and that means that I follow and foster the interests of the child. For instance, if your child loves to cook, then I will make sure to make plenty of time for kitchen play. I also love to play outside, go out on adventures, read, do fun craft projects, and do sensory play activities with infants and toddlers.

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? My interest in working as a nanny comes from a natural love of children. I have nannied since I was in high school and I am a natural nurturer and "mama bear." Children's sense of wonder and intense focus never ceases to amaze and inspire me.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Empathy, patience, flexibility, reliability, and the ability to set and hold boundaries.

Additional comments:I look forward to meeting an amazing family!