German & English Speaking Nanny / Zurich

Roles and Responsibilities

SCOPE OF DUTIES:

• Work closely with and under the direction of the Parents;
• Coordination with the  Director of Properties and Services;
• Develop a safe, educational and nurturing relationship with the child;
• The importance of character, manners, protocols and general learning;
• Every day brings different situations and requires flexibility in organizing the time with the child.

HOURS OF SERVICE

When based in Switzerland, the Nanny will work 5-days a week. Although this is generally Monday to Friday, the nanny should expect to be rostered to work some weekends to fit the schedule of the family, and will be asked to provide occasional babysitting duties to allow the parents to go out for dinner.

The clients have a lovely holiday home in the Balearics - so spring and summer travel is required.  When traveling, the nanny may be required to work additional days.

Accommodation

Beautiful self contained apartment, away from the clients' own home.

Entry Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Relevant childcare nursing (minimum: paediatric First Aid) and/or pre-school child-education qualifications or certification; 
• Proven, undisputed & checkable background checks;
• To be in a personal situation that allows for great flexibility, re-work hours and availability;
• Excellent spoken German with  proficiency in English (other language skills would be a bonus, although not prerequisite);
• Must be computer literate;
• Character traits sought include: self-confidence, self-motivation and kindness and flexibility along with a happy positive personality.