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The Covert Family
The Covert Family
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Who: 1 year old boy, 3 year old girl, 5.5 year old boy
What: We need someone in the mornings to help get the kids up and ready for school, fed breakfast, and lunches made. My husband leaves for work early in the morning and I typically have morning work calls that can sometimes start at 6am, so I need someone who is okay to arrive early. A plus if you're willing to drive the kids to school - likely one of the days. The kids need to be at school by 9am. The other morning hours when the kids are at school would be filled with some light housework (laundry, kitchen clean up, meal prep, etc.).
We are hoping to find someone who is fluent in Spanish.
We are a laid back and welcoming family to work for. We enjoy getting to know your family/children as well. Looking forward to meeting you!!
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The Violett Family
The Violett Family
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Weekdays: We can offer flexibility for someone looking for an adjustable schedule, but we need help 2-3 afternoons a week between Monday and Thursday, every week.
Pay: $25/hr (with first pay increase to $28/hr after the first 6 weeks based on job-well-done) + irs standard mileage rate + 2 weeks paid vacation (based on hours/week), to be paid via proper payroll over-the-table, guaranteed hours.
Primary requirements: 2+ years experience. Preference to someone who can drive our kids in their vehicle with insurance, must have drivers license, safe driving record (no accidents in last 3 years), pass background check, cpr-certified, references preferred
Job duration: we are ready to hire! Looking for someone immediately and through the end of the school year, preference to someone who is looking to stay with us through summer. We will still need your help in the next school year but will be adjusting hours as our youngest levels up into kindergarten (full time school).
During the school year - you will pick up the youngest from preschool at 12:50 then pick up the oldest from elementary school (1:10 on early release days at 2:25 on other days). After school pickups, kids get a snack and just do kid things! No homework yet but they enjoy going to playgrounds or playing at home until dinner. Occasionally they may have scheduled activities that you could take them to if my husband or I are unavailable. The kids will not need to be transported outside of NW Ballard (unless otherwise agreed ahead of time). Minimal cleanup will be required, just picking up after preparing snacks, putting away backpacks/coats/shoes, picking up any toys they play with while you are with them, and folding and putting away their clean laundry (ideally you will get them involved and make sure they put away clothes in their drawers).
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The Shangkuan Family
The Shangkuan Family
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We are looking for:
An experienced infant caregiver who is calm, warm, attentive, kind, organized, and love baby(ies)!
A caregiver who is willing to follow a structured day to keep baby on a schedule for naps, mealtimes, and playtime in accordance with developmental needs. However, a structured day does not mean sticking to the clock.
A caregiver who is excited to help babies learn and grow, and reach key milestones!
Preferred experience caring for multiple babies at the same time.
Should have an interest or background in child development or teaching
A caregiver who is willing to wash baby bottles, cleaning the spills and spit ups, and keep the play area organized and clean (clean toys regularly)
Okay with at least 1 parent or both parents working from home
Dog friendly and not afraid of dog barking! We have a 3 year old rescued dog, Gary. He will be pretty guarded at first but will warm up to you once he gets to know you. Dog care is not needed.
Non-smoker
COVID vaccine, annual flu shot, and TDAP are required
We value:
Open and active communication - Please keep us informed on any changes about the baby throughout the day. We will also inform you if baby’s schedule or diet has changed. We are also willing to hear your suggestions you may bring us.
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The Tabbara Family
The Tabbara Family
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The Jones- Strickland Family
The Jones- Strickland Family
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The Measom Family
The Measom Family
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My husband, our daughter, and I are moving to Seattle (Lower Queen Anne) from Austin, TX this Summer (Start of June). Looking for a family/families to nanny share with! Our daughter will be 2 at the end of July! (:
We are flexible with hours and days. But ideally would want something like 9-3 3-4 days a week.
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The Buckingham Family
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We are looking for someone that can watch Henry between 9:30-4:30pm, which would include bottle-feeding, and 1-2 naps. We are still learning about Henry's schedule as he grows, but so far he is a relaxed little guy who loves going on walks and interacting with us and his family.
Our house has plenty of toys, and our neighborhood is safe, with great sidewalks for strollers. There is also a fantastic park down the street. Dad (Kyle) works full-time from home, so assistance won’t be too far away. We have a 4-year old daughter (Amelia) who will be enrolled in full-time preschool. We also have a mini bernedoodle named Ellie, who usually goes on a walk with Kyle during his lunch break, but may need to be let out to go to the bathroom, and ask for the occasional belly rub.
We're looking for someone who loves babies, and can provide a relaxed, engaging, nurturing environment. There is some flexibility in our schedule, so if the days of the week are a barrier, we could potentially discuss. Would love to start a conversation to get to know you.
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The Song Family
The Song Family
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Our little boy is turning 4 months in April. My husband is an editor, working from home currently (with plans of going into an office once vaccinated), and I am a hospitality consultant, working from home. We practice high-level COVID-19 safety precautions, going into public spaces only for grocery shopping and the occasional pick-up from local restaurants.
- Where: we are based in Montlake, just a couple block from the Arboretum
- Start date: mid-April, 2021
- Hours: ~20 hours per week, exact hours flexible
- Pay: $20-25/hr
- Requirements: infant CPR certification, updated flu & TDAP vaccinations, takes COVID-19 safety precautions
- Responsibilities: nap schedule, bottle feeding, diapers, play. Light cleaning relating to baby, such as baby laundry, putting away toys, bottle cleaning
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The Parkins Family
The Parkins Family
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How to Find a Nanny Job in Seattle, WA
Are you a nanny looking for a nanny job? Nanny Lane is a nanny website to help you find a nanny job near your area in Seattle. You post your profile, connect with families, and sit back and relax while we process all your nanny payroll and taxes. On your profile, you can highlight your nanny references and receive a "ready for nanny payroll" badge to show families that you're professional. Families can ask for background checks and create nanny contracts to make sure there's no confusion when you start. Our nanny payroll service ensures nannies get paid on-time and legally so that they are contributing to Social Security income, Medicare, and unemployment benefits.
Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Seattle, WA
Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.
The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.
There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in Seattle. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.
How to Interview for a Nanny Job in Seattle, WA
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here is a list of some nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What do you think children like best about you?
- What kind of activities will you do with children this age?
- How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?
Beyond answering 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.