Babysitter Job: The Howe Family with 1 Child

$28/hr

4 year old girl

A little bit about us

I am an X-ray technologist and typically work three 10-hour shifts each week, although some weeks I work two 10-hour shifts. My husband is a mobile mechanic and is generally away from home for 10–14 hours a day.

We currently have a wonderful nanny, but with the start of the school year, we are looking for someone to help cover her morning schedule. We are primarily looking for someone who is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the 6 AM until about 12:00 p.m., when our regular nanny will be able to take over for the remainder of the day. I typically receive my work schedule in advance and make every effort to provide our childcare schedule at least a month ahead of time so you can plan accordingly. On the rare occasion that changes arise, we will communicate them as early as possible.

Our daughter is 5 years old and will begin homeschool kindergarten this August. She is an incredibly sweet, kind, and creative little girl with a big imagination. We are looking for someone who will help guide her through her homeschool lessons during the morning while also genuinely enjoying spending time with her—playing, creating, exploring, and encouraging her curiosity.

She is very active and loves swimming, horseback riding, and soccer, and she may also be starting jiu-jitsu soon. We would love to find someone who enjoys engaging with children both indoors and outdoors and who can keep up with her adventurous spirit while nurturing her creativity.

We live on a small property with animals, so it's important that you are comfortable around large dogs and other animals (horses, cow, goats).

Because both my husband's and my work schedules can occasionally change, we are looking for someone who is reliable and flexible when needed. A positive attitude and a genuine love for children are qualities we value greatly.

Spanish-speaking is a wonderful bonus, but it is not required.