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[quote=Anonymous]Nanny here. I fear you're going to have trouble finding someone who would commit to the entire two months. Best case scenario is you find a nanny with another job already lined up to start in January, who needs to fill the gap in employment. If your temp nanny does not having something concrete lined up for the new year, then at any point either during her employment with you, or leading up to it, she may choose to quit and work for any other family who might offer her a more permanent job. Most nannies will not find "the potential for babysitting" afterwards appealing at all (since most of us already have more families who want us for weekend babysitting than we are able to or care to accommodate).

Because you really need someone who can commit for the full two months, you should offer a bonus at the end of the employment period, as incentive for your temp nanny to stay the whole time. Make sure she knows this up front, and make it worthwhile; no less than $500 ($1000 would be better).

Will you be offering guaranteed hours/wages, even for weeks that including thanksgiving and Christmas when you might not need her the entire week? Most nannies will expect guaranteed pay, even when you don't need them, especially for such a short job.

Lastly, make sure the pay you offer is truly competitive. I know you say your three year old is in preschool, but preschools tend to be closed A LOT, especially around the holidays, and also three year olds tend to get sick, especially in winter. Your pay needs to reflect the possibility that nanny may be responsible for both an infant and a toddler; no less than $16/hr at the absolute minimum (you'll get not only better candidates, but also a nanny who is more committed to the job if you offer closer to $22/hr). And please don't forget that you are legally obligated to pay overtime at time and a half for any hours worked over 40 in one week.

If you find someone who has a job lined up for January, offer competitive wages, guaranteed weekly pay, and a good bonus for staying through the end of December, you'll set yourself up for a good experience![/quote]

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