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Salary range: Whatever salary
you pay should reflect the hours in the work week; Everything
over that should be compensated with extra pay or extra time
off during weeks that are not so hectic in your home. Nannies
must be flexible, and these wonderful, cherished employees are
there for your support--but don't burn them out! If you
must work long hours at your career, use your nanny for that
coverage and hire a local live-out for evening or weekend coverage.
Many nannies are happy to do the extra coverage, but the employer
should acknowledge it as such and reimburse accordingly--or
you may be looking for a new nanny just as you thought things
were going so well! Local live-outs can best be found through
the Child Development teachers in the local Home Economics departments
of community colleges.
Note:
If you need far more than 50-55 hours per week on a consistent
basis, talk to us! If the compensation and "perks"
are adequate, the applicants who are qualified for such a demanding
but interesting position will step forward.
Through the years we have developed
co-brokering arrangements with referral services around the country
(and overseas) that we respect and trust. These arrangements
assure you of a good selection of candidates for any staffing
needs. Your confidentiality is always protected by Heartland!
The salary range for beginning
nannies with good, strong childcare experience but no previous
live-in experience is $400 to $500 net per week.
Experienced nannies earn $500
to $1,000 net and up per week depending on the hours and number
of children.
A nanny should be treated as
a professional. Put together the most complete package
you can for your nanny, i.e. health insurance, two week paid
vacation per year, perhaps an extra trip home during the year,
use of a car (ideally exclusive use of a car). Providing
time for some higher education and perhaps paying some tuition
could insure the longevity you need from your nanny.
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