Job ID: 5684
Location: Superior, CO
Please describe your family:
There are three of us: son, age 7 and Mom and Dad.
Please describe why you are looking for a nanny:
We are looking for a creative, fun, energetic and open-minded caregiver. We are looking for someone who will spark joy in our son and help him transition to school this fall (due to COVID, he was home-schooled this year). The job will initially be a traditional at-home nanny job through the summer. When school starts in August, we would like the nanny to work with him in the classroom as an aide, primarily to navigate social-emotional interactions and challenges. We would like the nanny to assist him at school from 8:30-noon (he'll likely be doing half-days at the outset) and then take him to therapist appointments in the afternoon. We expect he'll need in-classroom assistance for the entire school year. We are looking for a nanny who can be playful and creatively incorporate elements of his therapies into play so it feels natural rather than work. Our ideal nanny is very observant, a good listener and willing to take direction from the parents and therapists but also take the lead when needed. We value good communication skills, reliability, and punctuality.
We do not need specific experience and will provide training from the therapists who are part of our son's team. We use the DIR/Floortime treatment protocol with our son, a play-based approach for social-emotional delays, and we will provide extensive training in DIR/Floortime. We would love a nanny who is excited to learn new things and is willing to embrace creative approaches to working with our son.
Describe the child(ren) you need a nanny for:
Son, age 7. He is funny, delightful, creative and very intelligent. He loves reading, especially stories about dragons and magic. He also loves pretend play and forms close bonds with his caregivers. He was born with an extremely rare genetic deletion and has some emotional/social and motor delays. He also has some speech articulation and muscle and joint challenges. Sometimes changes and transitions can be a challenge for him due to sensory processing problems. His care team includes an OT, a PT and speech therapist and we are looking for a nanny who can work closely with them and us to identify any challenges and come up together with strategies for addressing them.
Describe your home setting: A suburban house in Superior close to parks, playgrounds and open space. Both parents work from home in separate home offices.
We are interested in the following:
Nanny, Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time?
Full-time
How long do you need a Nanny?
1 Year
Live-in/Live-out?
Nanny, live-out
What tasks/errands do you expect your nanny to perform?
Cleaning up after our son and cooking with him. Child's laundry, time permitting.
What activities do you want your nanny to do with your child?
We are looking for someone who is excited about creative play and physical play, both indoors and outdoors. The nanny will also attend virtual and in-person occupational, speech and physical therapy appointments and find ways to creatively incorporate homework from those sessions into play. Our son loves reading and telling stories, playing games, solving puzzles and other creative activities.
What special certifications/requirements are you looking for?
CPR and First Aid - Our son has special needs and we will provide training for the Floortime social-emotional curriculum we use with him. Previous experience with special needs is certainly helpful.
Does this position require a valid driver's license?
Yes
Does this position require a car?
A car is provided
When will this position be available?
Immediately
How many hours do you need a nanny for?
32 hours (Flexible until School starts in August). Monday through Friday. 1 year commitment.
How much are you willing to pay? Do you offer benefits?
$25-$27/hr - Vacation, Major Holidays, Sick Days.
Do you have any pets or animals in your home?
No
What else are you looking for in a nanny?
A nanny who is experienced, patient, creative, responsible and communicates well! This job requires someone who is a team player!
Additional comments:
We look forward to meeting you!