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The Pozo Family
The Pozo Family
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Schedule
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Calendar: We follow the local school district schedule! You will have summers and standard school breaks (winter/spring break, holidays) off.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide attentive, safe, and engaging developmental care for our infant (feeding, nap schedules, tummy time, outdoor walks).
-Speak to and interact with our son in both Spanish and English to help build a strong bilingual foundation.
-Light infant-related cleanup (washing bottles, putting away baby toys used during the day).
Requirements
-Fluent in both Spanish and English
-Proven experience caring for infants (specifically 0–12 months)
-Comfortable around large, friendly dogs
-CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain before starting)
-Up-to-date on vaccinations (including Tdap and flu)
-Reliable transportation to and from our home
-Non-smoker
Certification requirements
The Ortiz Colin Family
The Ortiz Colin Family
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The Van Putten Family
The Van Putten Family
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How to Find Bilingual Nanny Jobs in Elgin, IL
Nanny Lane connects you with families in Elgin, IL who are looking for a bilingual nanny. Create a profile that lists the languages you speak and start connecting with families that need them.
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 Bilingual Nanny Jobs?
Bilingual nanny jobs are positions where speaking a second language is a valued part of the role. Families may want their children to learn a language, keep up a language spoken at home, or communicate with a grandparent or relative. Your language skills can set you apart from other candidates and may support a higher rate.
Types of Bilingual Nanny Jobs and Responsibilities
Some families want you to speak only the second language with the children, and others want a mix throughout the day. Responsibilities can include childcare, meals, activities, and reading and playing in the second language. Jobs can be full-time, part-time, or live-in, so check the schedule and expectations in each posting.
How to Interview for Bilingual Nanny Jobs
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here are some questions you should ask:
- Which language do you want me to use, and how often?
- How fluent do you expect me to be?
- Do the children already speak the language?
- Are there other adults in the home who speak it?
- Is language teaching part of the role, or just everyday conversation?
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.