English speaking Live in Nanny in Reykjavik, Iceland
Type of Job
Full time Live in
Published Date
February 24th, 2022
Job Location
Reykjavik, Iceland
Published By
International Nanny
About the Agency
About the job
Full-time live-in/out English speaking nanny in Iceland
Reference: 331
Position: Nanny
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Situation: Live-in or live-out
Work: Full time
Term: Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: competitive
Details of the assignment:
A friendly, young international family living in Reykjavik is looking for a a professional and highly experienced career nanny to join their lovely home and help them with their little boy aged 2.5. The position is live-in (with apartment on the ground floor ) or live-out( with separate apartment) and the nanny will need availability to work full-time 4-5 days a week. This vacancy requires an English speaking nanny and Spanish or Icelandic are a plus.
The ideal candidate is experienced, confident and well-organised. It is important that the nanny is able to help the child follow a routine and collaborate with the parents to set up developmental milestones. The nanny will help the little boy to learn and develop through fun, age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate has initiative and and can work independently. If you have any childcare qualifications, that is also desirable. Moreover, the nanny must have a proven track record in a similar role.
As a nanny, you will also be responsible for other tasks related to the wellbeing of the child. These tasks may include; dressing, bathing, washing, meal prep, playing and interacting with the child, alongside keeping the child’s play areas and bedroom neat and organised. You will need to be able to adapt to the day-to-day needs of the child and her parents. It is also important that you are kind, caring and understanding. Some Montessori background is also a plus. Please note, the family enjoy travelling and the nanny will be expected to travel with them.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Relevant childcare qualifications ( preferably Montessori) and at least 2-3 years working in a similar position
2-3 contactable references
First Aid
English speaker and able to speak Spanish as a plus
Covid vaccinated
EU Passport holder
OTHER INFORMATION:
Long-term contract
Live-in or out nanny arrangement