Meet Rachael: A nanny and babysitter in Fitzroy North, VIC

Hello!

Please note I don’t own a car so am only looking for work within reasonable cycling distance of Fitzroy North.

I’m looking for all day shifts primarily (e.g. 7-10 hrs) on Tuesdays, Wednesday ( and /or Thursdays. Ideally 1 full day but am open to 2. Am available to start 2025.

I love working with children and I'm very enthusiastic about doing creative things like painting, musical games or singing, reading stories, playing imaginary games, hide and go seek, board games and going to parks, PT rides, the museum/zoo etc.

I’m pretty great at drawing and naming dinosaurs from the mesozoic era, drawing Shrek characters and Paw Patrol! I don’t believe in putting kids in a box based on their gender and encourage them to try anything and see others with an open mind.

I have 12 years teaching experience in Australia (the last 5 in Japan 2017-2022) as a kindergarten (5-6 years old) and grade 2 teacher at international schools with the IB curriculum.

I am very patient and caring and make sure I give children my full attention. I am also very reliable, organised and trustworthy. I understand that it is important to keep children of all ages stimulated and am respectful of parents' routines and rules. Enforcing manners (age appropriate of course) is also really important to me. I have 7 years experience as a nanny, ranging from 6 months to 10 years old.

I can work evenings (minimum 3 hrs please). I have completed first-aid courses in Japan and Australia.

I have WWC and police checks that was applied for by the op shop I volunteer at.

I can provide referees' details who will attest to my dedication, reliability and creativity. I am prepared to do light housework and tidying up after the kids (of course) but I do encourage them to help.

I’m very reliable and expect the same from my employer. Late notice cancelling of my shifts i

with no compensation isn’t respecting my time. In the last 3 years I’ve only taken one sick day despite being surrounded by colds, coughs and stomach bugs! I completed my primary school teaching degree in 2013. I’ve had 4 covid shots now, soon able to get my fifth.

I just came back from Colombia and the Amazon (Nov ‘24) and definitely want to go again late next year just for a heads up.

I look forward to hearing from you!