PART-TIME: Sitter & Dog Walker for two boys in Park Slope!

Overview

This wonderful veteran Smart Sitting family is back! After more than two wonderful years with their current Smart Sitter, this family is now looking for their next new person. Do you love older school aged kids AND Are you looking for a part-time position where you can help a busy family with childcare and pet care? Do you enjoy working with active boys and a playful dog? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! This family is looking for a mix of household help and after school babysitting tasks, like taking the boys to after school activities, etc. They are a no screens household and their oldest has Type 1 diabetes but it's managed very well and he's super independent. It's $25 to $30/hour plus benefits including PTO, Sick Time and Paid Federal Holidays. Looking for an August start date!

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

You love dogs and you love working with boys! This is a great gateway position on many fronts - it's the perfect position for those candidates that would like to break into family assisting and those who might also like a pet care reference! Beyond that, this family has always had great relationships with creative types, and candidates that have professional and direct communication styles. They're an active family that also enjoys the outdoors, so apply if that sounds like you too!

Schedule

Monday through Friday 12:30 P.M. to 6:00 PM Flexibility for summer and school holidays, sick days, and the occasional later evening are appreciated!

About the Children

Boy, 11 years old: Going into 6th grade and has Type 1 Diabetes but is very independent. Boy, 9 years old: Going into 4th grade Dog, Enzo, 2.5 years old pitbull/beagle/boxer mix

Responsibilities

Childcare responsibilities will be different day to day, but can include picking the younger boy up from school, taking both boys to after-school activities, hosting play dates, playing at home, going on walking trips around the neighborhood (library, etc), occasionally making dinner for the kids, and supervising bath time and bedtime if the parents are not home. Household duties will also be different day to day, before the boys get picked-up, include light tidying up, doing the kids' dishes, laundry, picking up groceries, dry cleaning, and prescriptions, and greeting or supervising service people such as plumbers, electricians, or pest control. Dog care includes walking Enzo and picking up poop (approximately 20 minutes, twice a day!), enforcing commands, taking him to vet appointments as-needed (when not conflicting with child related tasks), and keeping an eye on him to prevent trouble. This is a great way to get a pet sitting reference if you'd like to start that side hustle!

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