All nanny applicants must love taking care of and working with children. It is important to understand that a nanny is responsible for nurturing and facilitating a child’s social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth and development. Nannies are partners with the parents and must take this responsibility seriously. Our job is to make the best possible match between the nanny’s and the parents’ childrearing philosophies. We believe that the placement is as much about finding a great family for the nanny as it is about finding a great nanny for the family. NannyCare Connections carefully screens families as well. It is our goal to meet with each family personally. They are also required to fill out an extensive application for the nanny candidate to review.

Requirements and Job Description

All applicants must:

Have experience with children, such as extensive babysitting, previous nanny experience, and/or experience in a day care, camp, or preschool setting.
Be 18 years or older
Have a valid driver’s license and impeccable driving record
Consent to a full background check at our expense
Have a high school diploma; some college or college degree is a plus.
Make a minimum commitment of one year

Typical job description includes (but is not limited to):

Sole charge of child(ren) and/or assistant to parents
Bathing and feeding the children
Meals for the children and some light housekeeping
Transporting the children to and from school, activities, play dates and appointments
Providing educationally enriched and developmentally appropriate activities for the children
Provide a safe, caring environment

Salary range

The salary of the nanny depends on several factors.

Hours per week (typically ranges from 50-60 for live-in and 40-50 for live-out)
Number and ages of children
Responsibilities
Geographical location
Level of experience
Education background

Salaries range from $500 - $1000 per week. Each family will negotiate salary and benefits with the candidate of their choice based on the above factors.

Compensation Package

In addition to the salary, the family will provide a private room or living quarters for live-in nannies. A car is usually provided for the nanny to transport the children and run errands. In some cases, the car is for personal use as well. A nanny can usually expect two weeks paid vacation, at least 6 paid holidays, health insurance, and travel with the family. Again all benefits are negotiated and agreed upon between the family and the nanny prior to starting a position. Some other benefits may include health club memberships, tuition reimbursement, and travel.