An opportunity for an Overnight Rota Nanny to work for a family who lives in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. The Nanny will work collaboratively with a team of two other nannies to support a family with four school-aged children, with a focus on the two younger children who are supported by a staff of roughly ten employees.
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The role’s schedule rotates 5-days on (live-in) and 5-days off (live-out) inclusive of weekends and holidays. The rota schedule is shared with two other nannies. Comfortable live-in accommodation is provided.
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The family is looking for an active person who will work well with other household staff, and most importantly, an individual seeking a long-term relationship.The position suits someone who has a background planning, executing, and participating in sports activities either as a Camp Counsellor or YM or YWCA Counsellor.
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The position pays well and offers a robust benefits plan. Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada and travel abroad. The Family is seeking a long-term relationship. Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
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The position is Toronto-based; however, summer months are spent in Muskoka for varying lengths of time
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Plan both active and educational activities (indoors and outdoors)
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Create fun and safe environment for the home and children
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Encourage and promote the children in sporting activities that will include swimming, biking, skate, skiing, tennis, and water sports
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Provide nurturing care and companionship, particularly when the parents are travelling
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Child supervision and transportation (vehicle provided for work purposes)
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Able to provide educational support
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While there is a Chef, there will be some meal preparation required, mostly breakfasts.
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Maintaining and organizing children’s wardrobes as well as doing children’s laundry
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Ensure that children’s play areas are kept clean and tidy
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Keep the children safe, and calmly manager emergencies within the family guidelines
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Always protect the Family’s confidentiality
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This position is dynamic, evolving, and subject to change
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When time permits, help other staff in their duties
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Support parents and parenting choices while interfacing with the parents
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Report to the Estate Manager
Qualifications:
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Previous childcare experience (at least 5 years) in a similar position is required
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Ideal candidates will have formal educational development training
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A passion for working with children of all ages
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Experience with play-based learning and creating educational activities (e.g., planned engaging activities at home, developmentally appropriate games, stimulating projects and crafts, scheduled outings, etc.)
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An ability to work successfully with various personalities, build strong, trusting relationships, and share information in support of the Family, children, and team
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A warm, positive, personable, calm, and affectionate personality that is open to spontaneity
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An ability to intuitively assess Family dynamics have situational awareness, be accessible but not intrusive, and have tact and diplomacy
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The Nanny should be a critical thinker
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An ability to offer flexibility when needed
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Demonstrate unwavering integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
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Possess exceptional organizational & problem-solving skills, and dedication to responsibilities
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Able to keep up with a young and active children
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Be energetic, and a self-starter
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A willingness to listen and learn from both the parents and work colleagues
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Strong English language communication skills (written and verbal)
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Be comfortable communicating with the Family in real-time (e.g. by text or phone) and ideally be computer savvy with a proficiency with Apple products
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Hold a valid passport and have status to legally work in Canada and travel abroad.
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Pet, specifically dog-friendly
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A valid Canadian Driver’s License and a clean driving record, with a comfort level driving children
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Standard vaccinations are required
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CPR & First Aid certified preferred
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The Family celebrates diversity in an environment that is equitable and inclusive
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Verifiable references from current and former employers, along with a thorough background check, are required.
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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
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