I. Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

We are seeking a fun-loving professional nanny for our 6 y/o daughter and a 3 y/o son. This is a full-time, year-round position. We are looking for someone who can become part of our loving family.

The ideal candidate would be an attentive, punctual, energetic caregiver with experience including caring for toddlers, multiple children, preparing healthy meals, etc. Hours would be 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m, Monday through Friday.

II. Minimum Requirements:

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

•  Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent.
•  Be at least 21 years of age.
•  Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
•  Have 3 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 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.
• Possess valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills.

III. 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.
•  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 healthy 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, tidying up, vacuuming, etc.
•  The ability to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with the potential for 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 35 lbs.
•  Using hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Standing/bending/stretching/reaching/kneeling/crawling, etc.
•  Safely and legally operating a motor vehicle with potential need to drive children to school, activities, medical appointments, playdates or run errands.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the family.

IV. 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.