Hiring a nanny for school year only
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Anonymous
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I'm a teacher due this spring and considering hiring a nanny in September 2015 instead of sending my newborn and toddler to daycare (even though we love our current center).
Do you think it would be feasible to hire someone just for late August - June? I know I won't need help during the summer as we won't even be in town. Maybe find a family who needs a summertime nanny to share him/her with? The person would get plenty of holidays off, winter break, spring break... But would someone want to not have steady work 10 weeks every year? Input welcome, thanks! |
Anonymous
| It's feasible, as there are always lots of summer jobs available, but I would prepare yourself for the distinct possibility that your nanny won't return after the summer. |
Anonymous
| I've done this for years. It's pretty easy to find a full time summer gig, from babies to teens, theres lots of options. So I think your plan is totally fine, just be upfront of course. But, like another poster said, if you are just an average employer you must expect that the summer family your nanny finds may be better than you and they elect to stay on with them for the school year instead of you. I have done that once or twice, its just the nature of the beast. I have to do what is best for me in the long term. |
Anonymous
| It's totally possible. I've done it with my nanny family for the last 4 years. Summer only positions are easy to find so it was never a problem for me. But, this past summer I decided to stay with my summer family for the foreseeable future. I told my nanny family right away and they knew I was going to leave as both boys are in school full time now anyway. I still get to see them twice a month for date nights though. |
Anonymous
| I currently work for a family where MB is a teacher and I have a similar set up: I work the last week of August through mid-June, and have all school holidays and breaks off. I absolutely love it because I travel over winter & spring break and during the summer I work temp care and travel some more. What really makes it workable for me is that winter & spring break are paid weeks so I'm not missing out on the extra 2 1/2 weeks of pay in what is already a shortened work year. |
Anonymous
| Thanks all. I would certainly pay for the winter/spring school breaks as the PP mentioned. I think I'll ask around and see if anyone has a summer nanny looking for school year work! |
Anonymous
Nannies for school year are the best jobs ever  how many hours a week are you offering?
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Anonymous
| Is there a way to communicate through emails here? |
Anonymous
| I'm sure there are a TON of people looking for a summer only nanny as well. |
Anonymous
| I mentioned to our nanny about sharing with a friend who is a teacher and she did not want someone who had summers off. The hassle of finding a summer position/share partner was not worth it to her. |
Anonymous
I am not OP but may be offering a similar position in N. Arlington for the rest of this school year. Please reply directly if you are interested. paulakatz@hotmail.com |
Anonymous
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I would be willing to consider a school year position. However , I have had one negative experience so here are the things you might learn from my mistakes:
A. Guaranteed hours are a must. It is nice to have all the extra days off but not if it means the nanny can't pay her rent. B. Be prepared for snow days. If the nanny does not live in your school district, will she need to work if her state declares a weather emergency? C. Plan ahead for special events like parent teacher confs., award ceremonies, and graduation. Will the nanny stay late or come in on a weekend? D. Plan for your average commute, not your ideal one. Pay overtime in 15 minute increments. Well, my charge just woke so I will revisit the board later to add to these.
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