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[quote=Anonymous]I think families are actually very open to and enthusiastic about an older nanny candidate -- provided that you are physically healthy and able to chase the child around and are up-to-date on what's happening in the field (i.e. new medical advice, teaching tips, etc.).

Your experience in education is going to be a huge plus.  What age(s) are you currently teaching?  If it's elementary school, I think you could easily "count" this as a form of experience when looking for a nanny job.

What about gaining experience doing summer gigs as you get closer to leaving your teaching position?  You could work as a summer-only nanny or even back-up care during the summer.  This would help you gain additional experience without needing someone to hire you FT.  Plus, you gain good references.

Getting fresh CPR certification (which you may have anyway as a teacher) and maybe taking a community college class on early childhood would be a good idea.  You could also do the childcare certification series at a local community college (not expensive) close to looking for a job -- just to prove you are serious about this and are "current."[/quote]

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