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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 24821
Division/Organization: Private Home
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private residence Madison, WI 53703 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00 to $30.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care

Anticipated Start Date

9/4/24

Anticipated Hours Per Week

3 to 6

Schedule:

Flexible, ideally 1x every week for an evening date night. Could set up a regular schedule, e.g. every other Thursday night. Occasional weekends may also be possible.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $30.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Our family is in need of an occasional evening babysitter for our 7 year old (Anna) and 4.5 year old (Zoe). Schedule is flexible and could become regular e.g. every Thursday night. 

Our family loves the outdoors, music, art, and dance parties. Our girls are fun, affectionate, strong-willed, curious and very capable kids. Ideal candidate is comfortable outside, energetic, playful, patient, warm, and able to foster a nurturing and fun environment while navigating occassional sibling dynamics. 

In addition to play in the home and neighborhood (park), responsibilities would include playing with our girls, doing bedtime routines, and possibly preparing a simple meal (mac and cheese) or making snacks.  If during the day or on weekends, could include trips to the park or other fun outdoor activities. 

We have a 12 year old black lab who is very sweet and gentle after an initial big bark, so comfort with a dog is necessary.

We are located in the Marquette neighborhood next to the Yahara river, accessible from campus by bus and bike, parking available.

Please send a resume with at least one professional reference. Salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with chidren 7 years old and younger
    • Must provide at least one reference with application
    • Comfort with managing (normal) child behaviors and reactions and sibling dynamics with warmth and firm boundaries (e.g.: Respectful Parenting approach)
  • Child CPR and First Aid 
  • Reliable transportation to/from Marquette neighborhood (on busline).
  • OK with dog in the home.
  • Timely and clear communication with parents.
  • (preferred) Early childhood education major or similarly relevant academic background.
  • Clean driving record a must in the rare event that we would need you to transport the kids.

Physical Demands

Ability to manage two children (~40 lbs), active play (running, climbing, jumping, swinging), and other normal childhood activities.

Application Instructions:

Please send resume and email of interest detailing childcare experience with at least one professional reference to Rob at robert.b.barrow@gmail.com. We will contact you for an interview.

Contact:

Org: Private Home
Email: Robert.b.barrow@gmail.com

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