I'm a primary school teacher available full-time during school holidays. Availability negotiable during school term.
I have a passion for working with children and love to help and see them learn, grow and experience the wonders of the world. I have over 10 years experience working with children from 7 months to 13 years of age in a variety of roles such as: a nanny for four separate families, in home educator for a child with Cerebral Palsy, live in Au-Pair for two separate families (Germany and Switzerland), ad-hoc babysitting for various families and currently as a Primary School teacher for over 5 years. I also helped out my sister for a month when my nephew was just 3 weeks old, then again from when he was 6 months old, when they moved back to Australia.
When the weather permits, I enjoy going outside with the children, exploring nature, playing at the playground, kicking a ball around the grass and playing hide and seek. I believe children are naturally inquisitive learners and take a hands-on learning approach, allowing children to learn and explore safely themselves whilst actively supervising close-by if they need any help or reassurance.
Personally I am a keen cook and baker and would happily cook family meals, prepare lunch box snacks and children's meals. Although eating and cooking meat myself at home, I have strong knowledge of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets and cooking tasty and nutritious food accordingly. If your children are interested in being in the kitchen, I'd happily cook meals with them, introducing them safely to how to move about a kitchen.
I really enjoyed my previous days working as a nanny, where the little 1.5y/o boy would run to the door when I arrived, cuddling me around the legs eager to start playing and reading books. Making blanket forts on rainy days and cooking healthy treats together. Going to the local park and petting dogs together. I look forward to helping future families with their little ones.
If you think I may be a good fit for your family, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm happy to email through my CV and relevant documents to potential families. I’d appreciate a quick video chat to see if we may be a good fit, or a paid trial prior to commencing care. Contact details for referees can be provided after meeting in person. Please note my rate is $40hr cash for up to two children, for general babysitting/nanny duties. Payment in cash is appreciated at the end of each shift.