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The Wood Family
The Wood Family
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The Caruso Family
The Caruso Family
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Rowan is an energetic, expressive, and loving almost first-grader. She is very active and loves to move her body, and is unusually extroverted - she is always trying to make new friends or see what other people are doing. She loves dance class, swimming, and spinning around just for fun. She is increasingly interested in reading, as well. She has some speech impediment and stuttering, but is quite understandable. Most of all, Rowan is extremely affectionate and is always giving hugs to family, friends, and sometimes strangers.
Mara is very curious and busy, and moves fast! She is also very talkative, and loves to sing. She's very interested in imitating grown-ups and big kids and is determined to be helpful. She is a little slower to warm up to new people, but is overall a very happy and bubbly kid.
Our primary goal is to have someone to help look after the girls in the afternoons, until just before bed (6:30 or 7:00), at least Monday - Thursday, though Friday would also be welcome.
Rowan will be in first grade, a 5-minute walk from home. Ideally, a nanny could pick her up from school (3:30 most days, 2:30 on Wednesdays) and hang out with her until we get home with Mara at about 5, and then playing with both girls until dinner time.
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The Phoofolo Family
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The cyber Family
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The Lefkowitz Family
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How to Find After-School Nanny Jobs in Portland, ME
Nanny Lane connects you with families in Portland, ME who need after-school care. Create a profile, share your availability, and start connecting with families who need help in the afternoons.
You create your profile and connect with families that meet your needs. Then, as you meet with families, you can discuss and finalize details around cost and responsibilities. Learn more about nanny responsibilities.
What Are After-School Nanny Jobs?
After-school nanny jobs are part-time positions that cover weekday afternoons, usually from school pickup until early evening. They fit nannies who want a regular schedule, students, and people with other commitments in the morning.
Types of After-School Nanny Jobs and Responsibilities
Typical duties include school or bus-stop pickup, snacks, homework help, activities and lessons, and sometimes dinner. Some jobs include a few mornings or school holidays too. Check the school pickup time, the days per week, and whether driving is required.
How to Interview for After-School Nanny Jobs
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here are some questions you should ask:
- What time is school pickup, and which days do you need care?
- Will I drive, and is a car seat or vehicle provided?
- How do you handle early dismissals and school holidays?
- What are the children's activities and routines?
- Is dinner or light housekeeping part of the job?
Beyond asking these questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.