Job ID: 5670
Location: Boulder, CO
Please describe your family:
I am 4th grade teacher, who is teaching online for the year. My husband also works from home in a downstairs office. We have two daughters, one who is 11, and in middle school online and our 2nd daughter, just turned 8.
Please describe why you are looking for a nanny:
We are looking for help with our 2nd Grader, three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Her school has gone to online learning. She loves to learn, however, online school is hard for her unless one of us is with her. Her schooling is not super hard and consists of watching a teaching video or a live lesson, and then doing an independent activity. As an online teacher, I am online teaching from 9-1:30 daily and so I cannot assist her. My husband is also working full time, so he is able to help here and there, but not consistently. When we were online when school first started, we realized that supporting her while both of is are working is nearly impossible.
Describe the child(ren) you need a nanny for:
Our daughter is 8 years old and she's in 2nd grade. She loves to learn and is a happy kid. She is also very social, so working with a person one on one is good for her, rather than being alone. She is also better at getting her school work done with someone else, rather than one of us! :) She likes to do well and is generally a hard worker. Our older daughter does not require help, as she is independent and is online with her middle school teachers most of the day.
Describe your home setting: We live in a house in North Boulder. It is in a great neighborhood and the end of our street is a cul-de-sac. We have a loft area where we have a desk for her schoolwork and a table as well. We also have a yard with a trampoline and a ninja line out back for kids to play on.
We are interested in the following:
Nanny, Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time?
Part-time
How long do you need a Nanny?
Less than 6 months
Live-in/Live-out?
Nanny, live-out
What tasks/errands do you expect your nanny to perform?
Helping our daughter with school, lunch and snack prep. Making sure she has play breaks as well as gets her work done. Someone who will engage with her and have fun as well!
What activities do you want your nanny to do with your child?
School work, play, anything creative, reading.
What special certifications/requirements are you looking for?
CPR & First Aid. We are looking for someone who can set limits and who is also positive and loving. We would like someone who can be independent once the expectations are set, however, who can also ask for help or suggestions when needed.
Does this position require a valid driver's license?
Yes
Does this position require a car?
Yes
When will this position be available?
Start date is flexible
How many hours do you need a nanny for?
At this time we are looking for 8:30-2:30 Tues. Wed. and Thursday. (Hours can be flexible and we are willing to discuss).
Days needed: Tues 11/17, Wed 11/18 Thursday 11/19Tues.12/1, Wed 12/2, Thursday 12/3Tues. 12/8, Wed 12/9, Thurs. 12/10Tuesday 12/15 Wed. 12/16, Thursday 12/17.
Starting Jan 5th - If schools stay online, we would continue Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays (if you are available for longer term!) - Hours: 8:30-2:30 each day.
For now, there are 4 weeks we are looking for, however, this could turn into a longer term position depending on whether or not school stays online after Jan 5th. There is also a chance for addition hours on Mondays. This is also flexible.
How much are you willing to pay? Do you offer benefits?
$20 - $23 Hourly.
Do you have any pets or animals in your home?
No
What else are you looking for in a nanny?
A positive attitude, good at setting limits, but also being kind and caring. Our daughter does best when she knows there are boundaries, but she also knows she is loved. She is a great kid, and rarely misbehaves. She does love to be silly and have fun as well.
Additional comments:
We have been relatively careful as a family regarding COVID. Our children were going to school hybrid, however, we do not take them to stores or restaurants. They have mainly played with only their friends in our neighborhood and are now playing with them with masks on. We would hope for someone who is also being relatively safe, wearing masks when out and not meeting in big gatherings.