Become a Dream Nanny

 

We help place part-time and full-time nannies with NYC’s Best Families. We meet each family in person to make sure we’re sending you to kind, professional, welcoming people. If we wouldn’t want to work with a family ourselves – we won’t send you there either! 

We’re committed to helping you find long-term work at competitive rates and supporting you through the entire process of negotiating, starting the job and as a resource if any issues arise later on.

 

We believe your work with children is highly valuable, and we’re committed to helping you succeed! 

Requirements to be a Dream Nanny:

  • 5+ years paid work with children (this can include babysitting, work as a camp counselor, teacher or similar)
  • 2+ years as a part-time or full-time nanny
  • Proof of CPR Certification (must be no more than 2 years old)
  • Superior communication skills
  • Total reliability (Early is on time and on time is late)
  • A genuine interest in kids
  • Willingness to be hands-on with kids 
  • Communicative and proficient with the necessary technology to communicate with the parents.
  • Willingness to submit to an extensive background check and social media check
  • Confidence in your ability to escort children to activities throughout NYC
  • Comfortable making basic, kid-friendly meals
  • Have ideas for how to engage children at an age-appropriate level (ie, doing more than plopping them in front of a screen)
  • Willingness to maintain children’s bedrooms, play spaces and meal areas as needed (any additional housekeeping/laundry work will be presented in the job description and agreed to in advance) 

 

Once you’ve completed the interviewing process and reference/background check, you’ll be eligible to interview with any of our families looking for long-term placements. 

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Interviewing Process:

 

Our interview process is comprehensive. The main goal is to really get to know you and make sure we understand what you’re looking for, your approach to childcare and who you are when you’re not spending time with kiddos. 

Here's what the process looks like:

1) Complete the nanny application form (put your typical availability, it's okay if it changes).

2 ) Applicants will have a quick 15-minute phone screen interview so we can learn more about you and what you’re looking for.

3) Qualified applicants will be emailed a link to the International Nanny Association’s Skills Assessment test, which takes 30 mins or less to finish. To move on to the next round of the application process, you must score at least 70% on this test. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability or need the material in a language other than English, please contact us.

4) Final round applicants will be interviewed in-person. During this interview, we’ll get to know you better, learn more about the types of families you want to work with, your typical availability and answer any questions you have about the job search process.

5) Once the interview process is complete, we’ll contact your references and run a background check.

Once your interview and background checks are complete we'll add you to our Dream Nanny roster and work to match you with families we know you're a great fit for!

Ready to be a part of our Dream Team!?

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Placement Process & Support

Once you’re offically a Dream Nanny we’ll work to place you with a family looking for the nanny of their dreams. 

After you’ve interviewed with a family we’ll work with you to help negotiate a competitive rate, fair benefits and clearly laid out professional boundaries and a schedule that works for everyone. 

There will be a 14 day trial period (in which you’ll be paid the full salary) where you and the family decide to continue working together. 

Even after you’re working with a family we are still available to support you in navigating the tricky waters of working in someone’s home and are available for support during the duration of your placement.

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Dream Nanny & Superstar Sitters was founded and run by one of NYC’s most highly sought after sitters. After years of hearing the struggles of families to find reliable, quality care and knowing first hand how hard it is to find a great family to work for - we’re changing the game. 

We focus on building relationships, clear communication, equitable pay, and professional work conditions. We’re here to help you have those sometimes uncomfortable conversations with your employer and to make sure you have support and resources available to you every step of the way.

We’re proud Fair Care Pledge Partners with Hand-in-Hand Network and we’re committed to creating a better industry.

If you’re interested in being a part of our Dream Team please apply. We’re excited to meet you!

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