A four-year-old and her two-year-old brother are seeking an engaging and proactive nanny. Someone kind and caring who loves planning fun adventures and genuinely wants to make a difference in the children’s lives. The children love being outside, singing, and dancing. A fun, playful, and nurturing nanny who has ideas for lots of creative activities at home and out and about will be the best fit.

The family has a strong preference for a Dutch-speaking nanny.

Vital requirements:
EU passport or Dutch residence permit.

Location: Elsrijk, Amstelveen.

Schedule:

Monday: 7.45 - 5.15 pm (required)
Tuesday: 7.45 - 5.15 pm (required)
Wednesday: 11 - 5 pm (optional; not required but happy to discuss).

Commitment & contract length: Seeking someone to commit long-term.

Responsibilities and duties:
Provide attentive and loving care to the children
Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities whether at home or out and about, e.g., library trips, local activities, etc
Support developmental milestones, e.g., help with potty training and encourage positive behavior
Prepare a healthy, family meal, e.g., rice dish or pasta bake (the meals can be simple; they eat mainly vegetarian and no pork)
Maintain children’s schedules and routines, including naps, school, and activities
Laundry isn’t needed, but help with tidying up after yourself and the children is needed
Collect the eldest from school; it’s a five-minute walk
Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s needs and progress
Collecting occasional groceries and tidying up is appreciated.

Experience, qualifications, approach, and skills:
Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare or nanny experience
Experience caring for children of similar ages and ideally for siblings
The ideal nanny brings a nurturing and calm presence
A nanny keen to role model good manners and hold and maintain boundaries is needed (no is no).

Additional Details:
Travel isn’t required
Pet-free household
Opportunity for very occasional proxy parenting (not a requirement)
One of the children takes medication, and the family follows a certain protocol if fever occurs due to the high risk of febrile convulsions. It's vital you can remain calm and diligent in this situation
Live-out accommodation is not provided; candidates need to be living within a short commute of Amstelveen to be considered
A nanny happy to provide the children with a screen-free environment and who is also conscious of their phone usage
The previous nanny stayed for four years; they are keen to create a strong long-term relationship with their next nanny
Non-smoking position
The family is seeking a nanny happy to work under the home services scheme
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