What does it mean being a Junior Nanny?

A Junior Nanny means being more qualified as an au pair but not enough qualified and experienced as a Nanny.

Qualification of a Junior Nanny

They are newly trained and hold less than two years experience in working with children and meeting their physical, social, emotional and educational needs.

For example: 

• A child loving person who has worked in a kindergarten fulltime for one year
• A previous au pair who has stayed at least 10 months abroad
• A professional tutor who is willing to teach children in a second language, etc.
• Someone who has a diploma as a nursery school teacher or nursery nurse but with only little working experience.
• Students of pedagogy or social education who could already make practical experience in childcare

A Junior Nanny should provide:

• First aid would be required
• Smokers are not acceptable
• driver’s license and safe driving history
• English good to very good
• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
• Physical ability to care for a young child

Duties of Junior Nanny

A Junior Nanny can undertake all tasks related to the care of the children but it is recommended they are more suitable for shared charge. 
Here are some major responsibilities of a Nanny but it depends on the employer:

• work in partnership with a team of nannies
• provide care and educational development for children from birth to 7 years old.
• meet the physical needs of children, including dressing, feeding, and bathing.
• is expected to undertake light household duties including children’s laundry, preparation of nutritional meals and maintain the cleanliness of the children’s room and belongings.
• is expected to teach basic social, reading and writing skills to older children in the household.
• plan and organize stimulating age appropriate activities
• is required to bring children to school the children and supervise homework