What Is The Procedure Of Hiring A Summer Nanny

Summer is all set and parents want to get their children involved in enrichment programs, summer camps and day cares. Summer nannies have turned very popular in recent times that offer the best of many worlds.  

Here is the procedure of hiring the right summer nanny: 

1) The first step in the procedure to select a summer nanny lies in developing a written job description of what you need from the summer nanny; as an employer you need to decide the rate you want to offer and the job responsibilities of the summer nanny. It should include responsibilities regarding the child like activities like regular field trips, art and craft projects and other household duties like cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and dish washing that are expected of her. Once you develop a written job description, it will help you and the nanny to clearly understand your needs and expectations.

 

2) Next as a parent you need to decide the type of caregiver you want; whether you want an athletic nanny who will keep your kids super active all summer or one with an academic background who can help your child tackle school challenges. You could also prefer a laidback type who will just hang out and relax with your kids for the break or a camp counselor type who will plan activities, arts and craft projects and field trips every week. You could create a job profile that fits your child’s interest and temperament. 

3) Once you have decided the job responsibilities and type of summer nanny, you could find one through your local nanny placement agency, online nanny job sites, online classified sites or networking, with local colleges also being potential places with students looking out for summer jobs. The time and cost of finding a summer nanny depends on the search avenue chosen; agencies are expensive, but do a lot of work for you, while online jobsites and classifieds though inexpensive require more investment of your time and energy.

4) The next step is interviewing the top choices; look for someone that enjoys and has similar interests as your children and would make summer fun for your child/children. She should be able to handle discipline issues, react in emergency situations and be able to juggle various responsibilities of the job. She should have creative ideas of engaging the child/children and you and your children should like her. Know each candidate well and make sure all your requirements are met before making the final choice.  

5) Next it would help to have a background check; ensure you run a Social Security number verification, a criminal background check and a Department of Motor Vehicles check before you make your official offer. If the potential summer nanny is a student, make you run a check based on her local address and her hometown address.

6) Even though the contract is only for summer make sure you create a nanny contract giving all details like wages, schedule, responsibilities and other important information; it will ensure both parties have full understanding of the contract.