Nannies of the Rockies - Profile Details

4941

40+

20

Full Time or Part Time

Lyons, CO 80540
"I love working with children but the school systems can be challenging for teachers. I like the flexibility and mutual respect found in nanny/babysitter situations."
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English
Personal
Education
Employment
Experience
Philosophy

Interested in permanent:Nanny, Permanent
Nanny, Temporary

Available for:Full-time
Part-time
Temporary

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

Desired weekly schedule:Monday through Friday, 3-5 days/week, anytime between 7AM and 7PM. Occasional weeknights.

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: 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: Master's in Botany.

Additional skills or certifications: CPR/1st aid certified.

I'm also willing to work as:
BABYSITTING   TEMPORARY   OTHER SERVICES
    Pet Sitter
House Sitter
Cooking
Gardening
Tutoring

Experience: For the last 2 years, I taught 4-7 year olds at a small nature-based homeschool cooperative. Before that, I worked at a daycare center in for infants-6 year olds. I have also been a tutor for at-risk teens, a 9th grade public school math and science teacher, a mentor for troubled youth, and a teaching assistant at the university level.

Experience with the following age groups: Infant through school age.

Interests and hobbies:The Nanny/Babysitter has the following interests and hobbies: I am a professional musician (celtic harp). I love to hike, camp, bike, and garden. I live on a sheep ranch and love to take care of all kinds of animals.

Describe your childcare style:I listen closely to what the child/children like to do and try to find creative ways to foster their own interests. I am fun and flexible, but I do have clear boundaries about acceptable behavior and am comfortable sharing these directly with the children when the need arises.

What activities do you like to do with children:Whenever possible, I like to be outside with the children. Depending on their age, I encourage physical games and exercise, imaginative play, arts and crafts, puppet shows, music, and whatever special activities the family does - ex. cooking, animal care, gardening, etc.

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I love working with children but the school systems can be challenging for teachers. I like the flexibility and mutual respect found in nanny/babysitter situations.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Patience, creativity, enthusiasm!

Additional comments:I look forward to meeting you!