This is a fantastic opportunity for those who love working with kids and want to make a positive impact during the summer months. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling summer job, we would love to hear from you.

I.   Minimum Requirements:

         In order to be eligible for the Caregiver position, a qualified candidate must fulfill the following: 

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Have 1-2 plus years of childcare experience, including infant care, or related professional work     experience (such as daycare, teaching, etc.)
• Successful completion of Mandated Reporter Training
• Successful completion of, or willingness to successfully complete car seat safety training prior to start date.
• Background check demonstrating suitability for this position caring for young children without supervision.
• Possess valid Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First-Aid Certifications or be willing to obtain or renew as a condition of hire.
• Proficient knowledge of home safety.
• Possess sound moral character and kind disposition suitable for caring for children of all ages without supervision.
• Be physically fit, energetic, agile, and dexterous.
• Provide proof of current vaccinations including but not limited to Td or Tdap, MMR, HepA, HepB, PCV, influenza
• Handle age-appropriate care and responsibilities of children including:
• Affinity for pets
• Possess valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills. 

   II. Essential Job Functions:

• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child(ren).
• Reliably and predictably attending work and being punctual.
• Safely bathing and dressing infants and young children.
• Changing diapers and potty-training as age appropriate.
• Disciplining the child(ren) according to the family’s preferred parenting style. 
• Arranging appropriate playdates and outings.
• Engaging in indoor and outdoor play.
• Researching, planning, and engaging in educational activities and crafts.
• Laundering children’s clothes, bedding, etc. 
• Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the child(ren).
• Reading to the child(ren).
• Helping with homework.
• Organizing bedrooms/toys.
• Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary.
• Performing light housekeeping such as dishwashing, grocery shopping, tidying up, vacuuming, etc.
• The ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. 
• Performing several childcare and childcare-related tasks at once.
• Engaging in physical activities with children over uneven and various terrain.
• Preventing harm to the child(ren), including but not limited to the ability to take swift action to prevent harm or remove children from potentially harmful circumstances. 
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Using hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Standing/bending/stretching/reaching/kneeling/crawling, etc.
• Working with and caring for pets. 
• Maintaining logs for the parents.
• Safely and legally operating a motor vehicle to carpool, or drive children to school, activities, medical appointments, playdates or run errands. 
• Performing other duties as assigned by the family or agency.

III. Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Nanny.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the Nanny. This job description is subject to change as the child/children grow and those changes may be made orally or in writing by the family.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires driving/operating a motor vehicle and the responsibility for the safety of others. The presence of any amount of marijuana in a driver’s system is considered Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania. Therefore, you should not apply for this position if you cannot successfully pass a drug screening, regardless of prescription or card-holder status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.