Start Date: Asap.
Interviewing: Available to interview now
End Date: on going
Description: A family of 5 boys (15, 14, 7, 5 and 2) is looking for a trusted, sporty, naturally active and enthusiastic Manny to take care of their two boys aged 7 and 5 near Milan. The ideal candidate would be mature, reliable, proactive and hard-working. This role will have separate accommodation (apartment) provided 2 mins away.
The key responsibilities are:
taking the children to and from school, taking them to activities, overseeing homework and academic progression, tutoring, teaching them to read, taking them to play sports.
General supervision of children to include all school activities, morning and evening routine including bedtime, Supervise mealtimes with the children, teaching and encouraging good table etiquette. Prep for the following day. Speaking to the children in English to promote natural improvement of language skills, without the use of slang. Weekly/monthly planning of the children’s activities based on all academic, social, emotional and physical aspects. Educate the children in a way that encourages a polite and respectful manner towards others. Collaborate and communicate with the children’s school teachers/parents on each child’s academic and social progress, ensure the children have all the materials they need.
Stay informed about events and trips relative to the children’s school, encourage independence in the children, create developmentally appropriate activities and games to promote learning and language skills. Manage the children’s wardrobe.
The manny is expected to act as a role model and mentor for the children so that they learn by example. The role requires someone energetic and dynamic with experience of looking after two children at once. The person must be able to manage behavior to keep the children safe at all times. Very light cooking may be occasionally required, normally everyday cooking is not needed but simple meal preparation can be necessary.
No housekeeping will be involved but the manny needs to ensure that the children are taught to respect their belongings and keep their environment tidy. It’s very important for the children to learn by example and the manny is expected to be tidy and presentable.
Travel will be required during the school holidays and weekends.
The boys like are very active and attend kung fu classes. They are currently learning to play piano so any musical background would be a bonus. On weekends they like to play football, ride their bicycles and electric vehicles and play with Lego. They enjoy doing experiments, gardening and outdoor exploration. The boys are animal lovers and enjoy animal care and horse riding so the manny must be comfortable around animals.
Accommodation: Sep accommodation 2 minutes away
Working hours: From 7 to 9 and then from 3 to 8 when in school. Preferably 10 days working and 4 days off and 4 out.
Salary: 3500 euros per month