Why should you join The STEM Nanny Company? We walk you step-by-step through the process of securing a wonderful family and support you throughout the following years! We gather a wealth of information to highlight your best assets, you have an opportunity to review, accept, deny and meet families before making a long-term decision and we negotiate on your behalf to secure rates between $20 - $26+/hour, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and much more!
Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Rice Military, 77019
Pets: One sweet medium-sized golden doodle and one hypoallergenic cat
Start Date: Flexible. As soon as possible or within the next three months
End Date: Minimum of 1 year. The family seeks a long-term nanny, ideally for 4+ years.
Schedule: 35 - 45 hours/week depending on Nanny's preference
Between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. An end time as early as 6:00 PM, if preferred.
Children:
All three children attend school full-time (until 2:15 and 3:15 PM).
4-year-old, F. She has an abundance of personality! She is friendly, can carry a conversation with anyone, and is always excited about something new. She loves playing dress-up, creating imaginative stories with stuffed animals, and building playscapes.
5-year-old, M. This sweet, energetic little one loves remaining active including sports and bike riding. Sitting to read isn't quite his speed yet and favors hands-on play and animals.
7-year-old, M. This calm, reserved boy is a teacher's dream! He enjoys reading, computer science, doing homework and has an abundance of patience for his younger siblings. He has a big imagination and can be silly as well
Allergies: None.
About the Position: Are you looking to integrate into a friendly, loving family that allows you to perform with independence? This extroverted and active family is ready to meet their long-term teammate! As an orthopedic surgeon, dad is well aware of the value of teamwork and is grateful to have an incredibly rewarding career helping people walk again. Mom is nurturing and kind former teacher and stay-at-home mom who needs a helping hand in managing afterschool activities, the household, and maximizing their children's experiences.
This family is seeking a nurturing but firm nanny who develops great relationships with the children while maintaining clear boundaries as an authority figure in their lives. She is rule-oriented and consistent with the family's behavioral exceptions.
The family seeks a self-starter who can work with independence! After getting to know the family and their routine, their ideal candidate can create her own to-do lists, assess her environment, and makes sound decisions accordingly. She does not require much management to perform with excellence.
She is confident, experienced, and comfortable working in a team setting! You will tag team with Mom to maintain the children's afterschool activities including homework, sports, music, chess clubs, and more. They seek a candidate who creates activities and presents ideas that help their children explore their interests.
Travel: Ideal, though not required. Join the family at their lake house in Austin, Texas for up to one week at a time. The family does not have international travel plans at this time, but if the nanny is interested, she may be invited to join on trips to Mexico, Canada, and Australia for up to 7 - 10 days.
COVID-19: COVID-19 vaccination is preferred though not required. As a surgeon, Dad's facility maintains standard precautions such as masks and COVID-19 screening.
Duties will include:
Education Duties
Engage the child in creative and interactive indoor and outdoor play
Engage their children in play-based education that encourages their individuality, discovery, and exploration
Assist with homework and school projects to ensure understanding, accuracy, and completion
House Manager Duties
Organize areas of the household
Run errands (mailing packages, dropping off or picking up dry cleaning, grocery shopping, etc)
Research and planning (find classes or activites related to the children's interests or qualified contractors to complete household tasks)
Problem identification and solving
Household Duties
Transport/accompany their children to school, extracurricular activities, and fun outings
Manage afternoon activities including dinner, food preparation (lunch and snack for the following day), homework, laying out uniforms, bath, and bedtime routine
Remain aware of children's afterschool activities and pack supplies for each
Light meal preparation
Requirements:
Meet The STEM Nanny Company's minimum requirement including 3 years of professional childcare experience, a passion for education, and more!
A self-driven and proactive provider with excellent communication skills
A structured, professional, and detail-oriented self-starter
Independent execution of job duties
Provide an exciting, engaging environment that ensures their children's continued growth and development
Teach values of kindness, respect, and self-sufficiency
Pay: $25 - $30/hour
Guaranteed Pay - 35 to 45 hours/week depending on Nanny's preference
Paid Time Off - 2 weeks
Paid Sick Leave - 1 week
Paid Holidays - 8