Mary N.     Age 60      Female      Chicago  - Longwood   Member ID: 14600  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have been working in the early childhood field for a number of years, mostly as an assistant preschool teacher. My favorite aspect of working with children is teaching through play and everyday experiences. I also enjoy exploring nature with children and reading with them. I live in the Morgan Park/Beverly area with my husband, 8 year old daughter and dog. I am also very familiar with most Chicago neighborhoods and don't mind traveling. As a family we take advantage of a lot of the cultural experiences Chicago offers. On the weekends we like to travel to Michigan and the Indiana Dunes and explore nature. I love riding my bike and doing yoga.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I am currently working as an assistant preschool teacher (5 years with Chicago City College's lab school). Before this position I worked at the Howard Area Community Center for 8 years( as an assistant teacher, 2 year old teacher, and coordinator of a group of day care homes). I worked in Boston for 3 years as an assistant kindergarten teacher.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, special needs children   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I have a BA in art history and a certificate in Infant and toddler studies at Erikson.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: June 01, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or $2200 - $2400/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes,but up to 10 km  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I have experience managing building renovations and property management.        References   Chantivia Robinson  I work with Ms Robinson at my current job at Kennedy King College preschool and I have known her for a year. Ms Robinson is a head teacher in a 3-4 year old classroom and I have worked as her assistant teacher.      Carla Christensen  I have known Carla for nearly 5 years. I worked with Carla at Truman College's preschool program. I was an assistant teacher with Carla in the 3 year old classroom.