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The Davis Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Davis Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

Cj-is a very smart and calm 10 year old who is a lifelong learner. He is skilled in engineering and loves to play fort knight with his brother Chad

Chad is a 8 year old aspiring veterinarian who requires a unique approach to relationship building. He enjoys one on one time with well trusted adult. He too enjoys playing fort knight with his brother CJ.

Grace is a 5 year old aspiring school teacher who enjoys the creative arts such as Dance. She also enjoys Barbie dolls during her down time.

I am looking for a well experienced and trusted adult that have the capacity and flexibility to work with my three children. They require little to no maintenance and often occupy their own time with school and or extracurricular activities. Working with them would be what I consider a breeze! I am also looking for someone to come and help at the least 2-3 days a week for 8 hours each day while I am at work. During the school calendar year, I would expect the nanny to pick up the kids from school and keep the kids until I make it home from work. Hours would most likely be from 8am until 7pm. If you are interested please don’t hesitate to reach out. Please, serious inquiries only!
The Hatcher Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Hatcher Family

Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hi, I have a 9 month old baby boy. I am currently looking for a babysitter/nanny babysit on days I have to suddenly work outside of daycare. Most of the time it will just be the weekends.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Redmond Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Redmond Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Silly little 10 month old boy!
My schedule is to be determined this week. But mostly I will need someone about 5 hrs a day for maybe 3-4 days a week

Certification requirement

First Aid

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The Suwanprateep Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Suwanprateep Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We are looking for a full-time nanny from April 27 onwards, Monday to Friday 7:45am to 3:45pm, to look after our 8 months old daughter. Ideally, the nanny has/is:

-- significant experience working with infants and toddlers, ideally even with more than one child at a time

-- taking COVID-19 protection measures very seriously and/or has been fully vaccinated

--actively engages with children to support them in their development

-- willing to take on light household work related to baby

-- comfortable to look after baby with both parents working from home

--just a loving and caring person, who we can trust and rely on

About us: we are first-time parents, living by East Madison Park (60615 Chicago). There is a chance, that we may need to ask the nanny to also look after our daughter's cousin (2 yr old) at the same time.

If you are interested or know someone who might be a good fit, please send me a direct message. In your message, please share with us a bit about who you are, relevant experience, availability, and hourly rate.

Many thanks!
The Taylor Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Taylor Family

Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

I have an energetic 7 year old boy who I need help with when I am not available. Pick up, drop-off, or care for him when I have to go into the office.
The Stokes Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Stokes Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

I am a traveling er tech. I will need Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p is a pretty independent 6 year old. He just doesn’t know how to cook his own food

Certification requirement

First Aid

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How much do nannies make in Chicago, IL?

On average, a nanny earns $17.53 per hour in Chicago, IL. The salary of a nanny can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care provided.
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How to Find a Nanny Job in Chicago, IL

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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Chicago, IL

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 Chicago. 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 Chicago, IL

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.

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