Hello potential babysitter!
We are looking for some after school assistance with our 3 children. They are all at school which is walking distance from our house (~7 minutes). Heidi and Abbie are 9yo ID twins in grade 3 (one is growing out a Taylor Swift inspired fringe so you will be able to tell who is who!) and Declan is 6yo (but with the confidence of a rock star) and started prep this year (he tells people there is just one of him...!).
We would ideally love someone to assist us x2 nights per week after school from 3 - 6/6:30pm plus casual babysitting if available. We can be flexible with which 2 days after school, we just need to be able to plan going into the office around the days we have babysitter assistance.
The role would require collecting the kiddos from school, overseeing them unpack bag / lunch box, organising afternoon tea (and cleaning up after feeding time at the zoo?!), helping with getting kids to activities (will depend on day), minor dinner prep if time permits, helping with homework, helping get organised for the following day (packing lunches, uniforms out etc.) and just general regular reminding / guiding the children for what they need to be doing / planning for next.
About you: we need someone reliable who is firm but fun and who isn't phased with the hustle and bustle of after school snacking / organising / getting to activities on time. You will need a drivers licence to be able to take kiddos to after school activities (Monday = Swimming, Tuesday = Kumon then gymnastics (in the evening), Wednesday = tutoring for girls / basketball for Declan, Thursday = Basketball) and be able to multi-task (e.g. ability to explain why dinosaurs went extinct whilst making peanut butter toast and making sure swimming caps are on!!)
We hosted au pairs when our children were younger so our kids are accustomed to welcoming carers and they really enjoy meeting new people (they LOVE a good chat!). We have had a nanny for most of the year but unfortunately one is recovering from a health condition and the other no longer has after school availability so we are now looking for a new nanny to join our family.
The kids are very loving / affectionate (although on occasion can also be moody?!) but do need assistance with reminding to help them stay on track with tasks / getting ready for activities / cross checking they have packed what they need.
If you are available x2 days after school for 3 - 3.5 hours each day (so 6 - 7 hours per week) and have experience with looking after school aged children we would love to chat to you further to find out if we are a good fit. Please get in touch! We'd love someone to start ASAP when school goes back next week.
In terms of pay, we were anticipating $30 per hour.
Thank you!
Nicole and Damon