Job Details

Summary:
Awesome single Dad working full time in the tech industry is looking for a fantastic nanny to help with oversight of online school and care for his happy, upbeat little guy. Ideal candidates would be able to pick him up, take him home and engage him. He loves legos, dramatic play, reading and being physical. If you have an affinity for legos, then for sure, you will win his heart! Keeping him engaged with giving him task oriented duties and make him feel engaged and empowered are great. Making dinner and healthy snacks are also important and he also enjoys partaking in the preparation of meals! Anything to empower his sense of self. Also, when school kicks back into session, candidate should be comfortable picking him up and taking him to his various after school activities.

Required Skills:
All candidates should be comfortable driving their own vehicle for pick up and have a kind and respectful attitude toward a healthy California lifestyle. Family leans toward being vegan/vegetarian and so healthy eating habits are important. Family doesn't care what candidates eat on their own, but prefer no fast food being brought into the house. Candidates that understand the use of specific methodologies would be very helpful for him and his growth such as redirection methodology, positive reinforcement, and choice strategies for self empowerment. interested candidates should be able to support an energetic, rambunctious, sensitive, and sometimes stubborn young boy who is a "pro" at Minecraft, but who has probably watched more YouTube than is good for him during these locked down days. Constructive computer projects (like basic video editing, animation, or Minecraft's WorldEdit mod) are welcome activities, and don't count too heavily against screen-time!