Jessica, is looking for a part time nanny - N2L Waterloo south

Quick Info:
Work at our home in Uptown Waterloo
Part-time, Live-Out - 20+h/week with consistent shifts (flexible on the specifics)
Responsible for one 3yo boy; mom will be home with newborn
$25+/hour

Our Family:
We are a soon-to-be family of four living on the park in Uptown Waterloo. Our son turned three in May and we are expecting another boy sometime this summer.

Both parents have leadership roles in a remote-forever software startup and are looking for someone to grow into our family in a way that enables us to be as effective as possible at work while honouring that we value family.

Mom will be off of work with the new baby from July-January, and our nanny’s priority will be providing engaging and energetic care for our three year old in our home and in the immediate surrounding neighbourhood.

Our nanny of over two years is gradually reducing her hours and moving on to roles in her field of study. It would be ideal to find someone to fill this role for a July 5th start date, but we’re open to exploring start dates as late as September.

Our Philosophy:
As parents, we aim to be intentional and disciplined in how we approach child rearing, learning, and development. We value child-led and independence-driving approaches that prioritize autonomy, depth, and a systemic understanding of the world around us. We prefer unstructured learning and are happy to coach on how to enable that.

About our Son:
Gentle, kind, and very caring
Intense and sensitive
Has big feelings, and loves cuddles
Inquisitive, curious, and considers ideas thoroughly
Enjoys playing outdoors, exploring the forest and creek, and having picnics
Will read as many books as you are willing to sit through
Seeks out opportunities to take things apart, learn how they work, and fix them again

Compensation:
Weekly payment terms, via e-transfer
$25+/hour
Employer-paid benefits via Manulife CoverMe
+10% paid prep time on site when you are not responsible for childcare (i.e. if you work for 20 hours per week, 2 additional hours will be paid, dedicated prep time)
Two weeks paid vacation, plus optional time off if we’re travelling

Conditions of Work:
Guaranteed 20 hours per week minimum - 4 days per week, 5 hours per day; happy to work around an existing schedule, with consistently scheduled shifts
Working in private home alongside other domestic staff who do not provide childcare
Dad works from home as a startup CEO with a private office in the basement; mom will be home with a newborn
Personal work space, including work laptop and shared work email
Access to an authorized user card to pay for work expenses

Experience:
Equivalent of 6 months full-time private childcare work
Experience designing and leading programming for preschoolers
A background in psychology, child development, nursing, or similar. Does not need to be a degree.
First-aid training and vulnerable sector check considered an asset

About You:
You are creative, energetic, sensitive, and have been described as an intense person
You create conditions that lead to confidence, self-esteem, and well-being for children in your care
You take initiative, enjoy autonomy, and do not shy away from accountability
You worry about realistic permanent harm, but are otherwise encouraging of risk-taking
You believe there’s no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing
You think Miss Frizzle was right when she said “take chances, make mistakes, get messy!”

Responsibilities:
Designing, preparing and maintaining play spaces
Encouraging self-directed and independent play
Including child in routine daily activities in a developmentally-appropriate manner
Planning and executing regular “field trips” in the immediate community
Cooking, serving, and supervising snacks and meals
Occasionally coordinating and attending children’s activities (no driving required)