Job description

Reference Code: #SN193

Full-Time, Live-Out

Location: West University, 77005

Pets: One Labrador dog and 3 fish : )

Start Date: Within the next 3 weeks! Flexible for a perfect fit.

End Date: 18 months. Open to renewal!

Schedule: 40 hours/week,

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, some flexibility required
• Thursday: 12:00 - 8:00 PM, some flexibility required
• 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on school holidays, sick days, and during parts of the summer
• 1 date night per week is highly desired though not required
• Occasional weekend care is great though not required

Travel: The family spends up to 8 weeks in Maine during the summer and requires a nanny who can travel for a minimum of 6 weeks. The family is happy to split the time frame such as 3 weeks on, 1 week off (paid) and 3 weeks on. During your week off, the family is happy to fly you back to Houston or anywhere Southwest Airlines flies for a personal vacation! Think Hawaii, the Caribbean, Iceland, and much more ;)

• Nanny will have an apartment available to her in Maine.

Children: This outgoing trio knows how to have fun! They are energetic, creative, and love spending their days outside exploring and discovering new things.

• 5-year-old, M. This sweet, clever little one is known as the lover boy and family mascot! He is affectionate, sweet, gentle, and eager to keep up with his older siblings! He is easy-going and loves being the main attraction.
• 7-year-old, M. This kind, sensitive little one is deeply compassionate and responds best to gentle parenting. He loves science, writing and illustrating books, outdoor exploring, and is driven to succeed!
• 9-year-old, F. This highly independent and athletic one favors soccer, animals, and enjoys spending her time outside in nature. She has mastered reading over the years developing a love for books and storytelling!

Allergies: Seasonal allergies

About the Position:  This laid-back, appreciative family is seeking their newest member! Their ideal nanny is confident and maintains a peer-like relationship with the parents. She is proactive, thoughtful, and consistently brushing up on new child psychology or development research. They seek a provider who regards each child as an individual.

She is energetic, interactive, and engages their children in valuable playtime and educational experiences. Their ideal Nanny favors the gentle parenting style and teaches their little ones positive habits ensuring they grow to become respectful, polite, and kind-hearted individuals.

Their ideal Nanny is quick-witted, an effective problem solver, and grows to become a third parent. She is a self-starter who provides holistic assistance with loose reigns and without much direction.

COVID-19: The family is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and seeks a nanny who is as well though this is not required. They believe COVID-19 is here to stay like the flu and we are learning to live with it.

Duties will include the following. Some duties are negotiable for the right fit!

Education Duties

• Engage the child in creative and interactive indoor and outdoor play
• Engage their children in play-based education that encourages their individuality, discovery, and exploration
• Provide homework assistance

House Manager Duties

• Run errands (return items, buy and wrap presents for kids' friends' birthdays, etc)
• Research and planning (find classes or lessons related to the children's interests or qualified contractors to complete household tasks)
• Grocery shopping
• Problem identification and solving.

Household Duties

• Drive children to and from school and activities (family can provide a vehicle if desired)
• Walk family's dog daily
• General tidying around the house
• 2 - 3 loads of laundry per week (parent's and children)
• Light meal preparation. Cooking if Nanny is a knack or passion for doing s

Requirements:

• Meet The STEM Nanny Company's minimum requirement including 3 years of professional childcare experience, a passion for education, and more!
• Confident and proactive provider with excellent communication skills
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the parents
• Provide an exciting, engaging environment that ensures their children's continued growth and development
• Implement creative indoor and outdoor activities that contribute to their children's continued growth and development
• Teach values of confidence, kindness, and self-sufficiency.

Pay: $25 - $30/hour. Flexible for a perfect fit.

• Guaranteed Pay - 40 hours/week
• Paid Time Off - 2 to 3 weeks
• Paid Sick Leave - 1 week
• Paid Holidays - 8

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• professional childcare (excluding babysitting and familial): 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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