Charlestown: Nanny/Family Assistant Needed ASAP

Hello, Caregivers!

Our wonderful Charlestown family is looking for an experienced nanny/family assistant to join their team! They are seeking care for a bright, active, and busy 10 year old girl. Ideal candidates are warm, confident, and reliable team players with lots of energy. This position requires school pick up and driving to and from activities and appointments. The child attends school in Cambridge and the family has a secondary/weekend residence in Rockport, so candidates must be comfortable with driving. Mileage will be reimbursed, but candidates must have their own reliable vehicle to transport child. We are seeking a caregiver that is open to a 1/2 day shift in Rockport over the weekends. Preference given to flexible candidates that are open to additional hours/week as needed. Childcare is the main priority, however, family would love assistance with some household management tasks and errands as needed/as time allows.

*Child is bilingual (French/English). French speaking is a huge plus but not required. Please make note in cover letter if you speak French!

Base Hours: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-7:00pm. Additional weekend hours to be discussed/agreed upon by family and caregiver.

Charges: Girl, (almost) 10 years old

Hourly Rate: $30/hour

Benefits: Guaranteed 30 hours minimum pay/week, 4-6 weeks paid vacation time per year aligned with family's travel (family will provide dates well in advance), major holidays paid/off, mileage reimbursement

Start Date : As soon as we find the right fit!

Job description:

• Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the child
• Facilitating engaging and age appropriate activities, crafts, games, and outings, and outdoor time
• Maintaining child's schedule
• Preparing meals and snacks for child
• Indoor and outdoor play
• Transporting child from school to activities and appointments
• Household management tasks as needed: help with child's laundry and organizing, running errands, potential grocery shopping and help with basic meal prep, wiping down surfaces, emptying/loading dishwasher, general clean up and tidying of child's spaces (no deep cleaning)

Requirements:

• 5+ years professional childcare experience
• Looking for long-term commitment (minimum 1 year contract)
• Flexibility with reasonable advanced notice
• Ability to work additional hours over 30/week as needed/agreed upon
• Self-starter with a pitch-in attitude
• Non-smokers only, please.
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Certification
• Cheery and Helpful Disposition
• Background Check (provided by agency)
• Driving Record (provided by agency)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Takes good direction on parenting style then requires minimal to no oversight

Nice to haves:

• Additional certifications.
• Bilingual (English/French)

Please apply through the link, we are looking forward to working with you!