Application for Nanny Placement in DC

Application for Nanny Placement in DC **Save this file as your FULL NAME, add your resume & cover, and email to: [email protected]**

The Basics

This is a full-time live-in nanny position in a safe neighborhood in the Washington DC metro area during the student's semester off (approx a 4-month commitment Jan-Apr, Apr-Aug, or Aug-Dec). If you love kid (a must!) and are looking for a short-term adventure to see all the sites in DC, this is a wonderful opportunity. I am looking for 5 nannies to be placed with 5 families. Only 2 of the 5 families are LDS (The Workmans: jared-krystal.blogspot.com). However, the other 3 families are accommodating to the needs of the LDS nanny (FHE on Monday, Institute on Thursday, Church on Sunday). The Workmans have been doing this for over two years; our family and the nannies have greatly enjoyed the arrangement.

Job Description

Nanny will have set hours during the week based on each individual family’s childcare needs. Total hours will be 40- 45 hours a week. A list of pre-defined job duties have been developed for each family. Such duties may include:  Feeding/changing/caring for babies & toddlers  Clean up after meals and play time  Organized and unorganized play  Light housework  Basic food preparation  Pick-up/drop-off school age kids  Children's laundry  Must be willing to care for a sick child

Qualifications

 Must have previous experience caring for more  Be willing to abide by house rules than one child or baby at a time  Be willing to learn/implement certain parenting  Must enjoy working with children techniques that will be taught  Able to multitask without getting stressed  Be a safe driver and have a good driving record  Have a good attitude about required chores  Be a good, organized, respectful housemate  Patience with young children Application for Nanny Placement in DC **Save this file as your FULL NAME, add your resume & cover, and email to: [email protected]**  Have energy to play w/ kids in organized &  CPR certification desired unorganized activities

What you get…

~Salary is paid bi-weekly in the amount of $900 a month, PLUS providing room & board, transportation, and taxes (value of $1750+ month; Rent in this area goes for $500-660 a month for a private room, budgeting for $150 a month in food, car insurance averages $75-80 month). ~Nanny will be reimbursed up to $230 for a one-way ticket to DC (Dulles or Regan Airport). ~All families not metro accessible will provide insurance for temporary use of the family car. Restrictions may be placed on the use of the car based on the each family’s needs. ~Meet the other hired nannies when you arrive and be integrated into the local LDS single’s ward. ~Plus other monetary and non-monetary perks are included. ~Most of the national and historical sites are free (and super cool!)

How to apply

STEP 1: Fill out this application STEP 2: Copy/paste your resume & cover letter to the bottom of this doc STEP 3: Save this file as your FULL NAME STEP 4: Send application part of this file to [email protected] no later than midnight October 15th STEP 5: Receive a confirmation email Interviews will be conducted the two weeks following the application deadline via Skype. If you are selected for an interview, initial interviews will be done with Krystal Workman (1 of the 5 families). Second round interviews will be with individual families. References will be checked (candidate can reach out to past nannies and family references during this time). Candidates will be notified by October 31st to be offered a position. Application for Nanny Placement in DC **Save this file as your FULL NAME, add your resume & cover, and email to: [email protected]** Applicant Information Full name: Age & birth month/year: Current Address: Phone: Email: Skype: Semester seeking placement: Winter(Jan-Apr), Summer(Apr-Aug), Fall(Aug-Dec) Exact dates you are available or if they are flexible: Are you willing/able to extend your time? If yes, please list extension end date: Are you applying with a friend? If yes, name & email on application: Marital/boyfriend Status: Married, Engaged, Boyfriend, or Single Do your parents know you are applying? Are they supportive of you being in DC for a semester? School Information School Name: Overall GPA: Major: Minor: Year in School: Off-track semester: Background Check Home Address: Have you ever been fired from a job? Y/N Have you ever been evicted? Y/N Have you ever been arrested? Y/N Have you been convicted of a crime? Y/N Has your license ever been suspended? Y/N How many years have you been driving? Can you confidently drive a stick shift? Y/N Have you driven and parked a van? Y/N Have you ever been the driver in an accident? Y/N If yes, please explain:

Have you received a ticket or citation? Y/N If yes, please explain:

Church Background Are you an active member of the LDS Church? Y/N Have you served a mission? Y/N Do you plan to serve a mission? Y/N If yes, when would you leave: Bishop: Phone: Email: List any callings or other volunteer work:

Are you willing to be placed with a non-LDS family? Y/N References Family Friend: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Roommate #1: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Roommate #2: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Childcare #1: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Childcare #2: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Driving #1: Phone: Email: Did you drive children for this person? Driving #1: Phone: Email: Did you drive children for this person? Driving #2: Phone: Email: Did you drive children for this person? Application for Nanny Placement in DC **Save this file as your FULL NAME, add your resume & cover, and email to: [email protected]** Work/ School: Phone: Email: How many years has this person known you? Childcare Experience Are you CPR certified? Y/N Number of years caring for children: Most hours you have worked with children in a single day: Have you provided regular childcare services? (i.e. Monthly, weekly, or daily; Full-time, part-time, or seasonal) Please describe your childcare experience here being as detailed as possible and your age at the time of care:

Have you provided overnight or live-in care for a family other than your parents? If so, please describe your responsibilities:

How many children have you cared for at once: (List ages) Which do you have experience with: (Infants 0-12 mo/toddlers 1-3 /children 4-12/twin infants/twin toddlers) Of the following, which have you provided during your childcare experience: Bottle feeding/diapering/wake-up morning routine/bedtime routine/put down for regular naps/driving outings/after school transportation/following a recipe/cooking meals/meal planning/basic food prep (lunch and snack)/laundry/ironing/basic housekeeping/crafts and arts/planning activities/homework assistance/preschool activities Is there anything in the above list you would not want to do? Have you had any experience with Reggio Emillia, Montessori, Waldorf, Tools of the Mind, or Creative Play Cirriculum? How would you discipline a child?

Describe how you can teach emotional intelligence to a toddler or preschooler:

List any child development books you have read or related classes: Personality Are you comfortable and willing to use public transportation? Y/N Do you think you would get homesick if you came to DC? Y/N (Be completely honest with yourself!) What type of housemate are you? Application for Nanny Placement in DC **Save this file as your FULL NAME, add your resume & cover, and email to: [email protected]** What type of employee are you?

Describe your personality in a new environment:

Are you a “night owl” or a “morning bird?” Would it be difficult for you to start your nanny shift at 7:00 or 7:30 AM? Y/N Do you consider yourself and introvert or an extrovert? Do you have any medical concerns that would limit your ability to care for children? Y/N Do you have any food allergies? Y/N Are you a picky eater? Y/N Have you ever been to the DC area? Y/N If yes, when: Do you know anyone in this area? Y/N If yes, relationship: Why do you want to come to the DC area to nanny for just one semester?

Does the size of the home matter to you when deciding to nanny for a particular family? Y/N What are your criteria in a host family when looking for a nanny job?

Would you plan to sightsee and be social in the Single’s Ward during your off days/hours? Y/N Would you make friends with the other families’ nannies if we provided a “nanny date?” Y/N Is there anything about you that sets you apart from other applicants?

All 5 families are paying a $900 month salary (assuming a 4 week month), covering housing/food/transportation, reimbursing for a one-way ticket, and providing other small monetary and non-monetary perks for a 40 hour work week for the duration of the semester. In as many words as you would like, tell us why this is worth it to you when there are other opportunities to make more money elsewhere.

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