Job Overview We are looking for a warm, reliable nanny or manny for our soon to be one-year-old daughter. If you enjoy Sabrina Carpenter dance parties, picnics in the park, neighbourhood adventures and dramatic readings of Sandra Boynton books, we would love to hear from you! Edie is an affectionate and curious little girl who is full of beans and personality. She loves music, books, DOGS (!), being outside and exploring everything around her. We are looking for someone caring, playful and dependable who will become an important and trusted part of her life. We are a friendly family in Oakwood Village (non-smoking and no pets). One parent is a faculty member at U of T and the other is a television editor (working from home). We are open to someone starting part-time immediately and moving into full-time hours in November/December.
Responsibilities Providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care
Planning play, reading, music and outdoor activities
Preparing and serving Edie’s meals and snacks
Supporting her nap and daily routines
Taking her for walks, park visits and local outings
Tidying up after meals and activities and doing light, child-related housekeeping
Ideal Candidate Previous skilled experience caring for infants
Current infant and child CPR and first-aid certification
A recent vulnerable sector check, or willingness to obtain one
At least two recent childcare references
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Knowledge of infant development, feeding and safe-sleep practices
Reliability, good communication and a warm, engaged approach
ECE training, other childcare education, or previous long-term nanny experience would be an asset but is not required.