Toronto, Canada • Full-time • Generous Salary with Benefits Based on Experience​

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A professional nanny is sought by an established family in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. This excellent opportunity is full-time and involves some travel. The person would work in a professional residence as a member of a team responsible for children ranging in age from 2 to 11 years. 

 

The parents are very involved in the lives of their children and the successful applicant will be in regular communication with them. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with a team of nannies to provide a safe, nurturing, caring, and stimulating environment for 4 children (1 of whom is non-school age)

• During the week the nanny will be primarily focused on the youngest who is not in school yet

• The nanny will organize activities, play dates (indoor and outdoor), etc.

• Being able to swim with the children

• Ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times

• The nanny will foster healthy early childhood development that includes mental and physical activities

• Reading to the children and encouraging reading and comprehension skills

• Assistance with homework as required

• The nanny will coordinate care and communication along with colleagues

• During weekends the nanny’s focus will shift from a single child to the 4 children

• During the week, the Private Chef prepares meals for the children

• During weekends the nanny assists in preparing simple meals for the children

• Bathing and dressing as needed

• Childrens’ laundry as needed

• Keeping bedrooms and play areas neat and organized

• Driving children using a household vehicle to activities

• Staying in direct communication with parents and/or the Supervising Nanny

• Coordination of schedules with parents and co-workers

• Report any problem, illness, or injury immediately

• Exercising calm, common sense in the event of an emergency

• Travelling with the family as needed

 

Skills and Aptitudes:

• 5-years’ experience in a similar role is preferred

• Must hold a G-Level Driver’s License and feel comfortable driving children

• Should have nurturing, kind, active, and creative traits

• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to work well and cooperatively with others

• Must have a genuine love for working with children and fostering healthy intellectual and physical growth

• Education in early childhood development is an asset

• An ability to plan, coordinate, and execute activities that are fun, stimulating, and safe. Ideally, activities should be tailored to the particular interests of the children.

• Ability to travel with the family as needed

• Ability to work successfully with culturally diverse co-workers

• Ability to work the schedule of Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm

• Good communication skills - written and spoken

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers

• Good listening skills

• An ability to assist children with their homework

• An ability to prepare simple and nutritious meals for children on the Private Chef’s days off

• CPR and First Aid Certifications are definite assets

• Must be able to swim

• Excellent English speaking skills

• Must be legally eligible too work in Canada

• Must hold a valid Canadian passport

• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement 

 

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