How soon to post for PT summer nanny position?

[Anonymous]

I'm considering advertising for a summer, PT nanny position. I'm a teacher, and would like to make a some extra income this summer, but do not want to work full time. I would assume that families would need summer childcare, but all of the postings I've seen here and on Craigslist are for positions that start within the month, or are long-term part-time positions. Is there actually a demand for PT, summer nanny work, or do the DC area camps fill this need? If there is a demand, how far in advance do families start looking to fill such a position? Where (aside from CL and this forum) are the best places to post? Would anyone recommend a nanny agency for PT, temporary work?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

[Anonymous]

Can't recommend any agency unfortunately. Start looking now. Post anywhere you can think of. Put the word out everywhere.

[Anonymous]

The best families do plan in advance.

[Anonymous]

Where are you?

[Anonymous]

OP here...

Thanks for the response. I assumed that since the parents of my students are asking me about summer camp options, families would also be planning for summer nanny care, if such a trend exists. However, I haven't seen any postings for such.

I'm in Washington, DC. I know there are a million options in summer camps here... maybe this is why people are not looking yet for summer nannies?

[Anonymous]

Have you joined sittercity and care.com? It's free for caregivers to join, and those sites allow you to respond directly to ads the families place. I'm a college student and I've found summer work (both PT and FT) on those sites the last few years. Summer jobs usually start showing up mid-April

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you joined sittercity and care.com? It's free for caregivers to join, and those sites allow you to respond directly to ads the families place. I'm a college student and I've found summer work (both PT and FT) on those sites the last few years. Summer jobs usually start showing up mid-April

Thanks for the advice! I will check out both sites.

[Anonymous]

With those sites, it's always difficult to get anything more than 10-15/hr. Big problem for me.
If I were you, OP, I'd put up notices in coffee shops in/near DC. You should expect at least 25/hr, being a teacher.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With those sites, it's always difficult to get anything more than 10-15/hr. Big problem for me.
If I were you, OP, I'd put up notices in coffee shops in/near DC. You should expect at least 25/hr, being a teacher.

$25/ hr??? That seems really inflated, especially for a short-term position. :-/

[Anonymous]

I am paid more for PT or temp positions. You should check out the fees for high quality camp programs. You are offering individualized teaching. Don't underprice yourself. The best nannies earn 25-30/hr in dc/nyc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am paid more for PT or temp positions. You should check out the fees for high quality camp programs. You are offering individualized teaching. Don't underprice yourself. The best nannies earn 25-30/hr in dc/nyc.

I think the only families willing to pay that rate for a PT summer nanny are going to be those that absolutely NEED a teacher, either because their kids are seriously struggling in school or have special needs. The number of families in this situation are probably going to be pretty low though. There are a LOT of different options for child care in the summer (HS sitters, college sitters, plenty of camps ranging from school programs to sleep away, etc) and this drives down the cost somewhat.

[Anonymous]

Some camp programs are a fortune!

[Anonymous]

Don't price yourself at $25 unless you don't want to get hired. There are plenty of high school/college students looking for summer jobs, and unless you are providing summer tutoring services or other services in addition to nannying $25 an hour is very high. Your monthly rate can always be negotiated (along with benefits).

I've started seeing some postings already (I'm also looking for something temporary in the summer). If you look on the nanny search forums here as well as care.com, etc you may find something. Don't be afraid to network too, that's even more effective.