Nanny in Vancouver, British Columbia

Hello my name is Sarah I am 37 years old, originally from the UK. I trained at the Bournemouth Montessori College specializing in the education of children aged 2-6. While I am a trained teacher I consider myself a career nanny (ie. I do not nanny in-between jobs or over the summer, instead my preference is to work for a single family for a number of years). My previous employment experience includes working in Montessori classrooms in both the UK and New Zealand. Since 2011 I have been working as a full time nanny for 2 families. The first for 4 years in the UK prior to my immigration to Canada in 2016. I then worked for a family on the westside of Vancouver for the next 7 years. Nannying for children ages 0 through 9. This position ended amicably as the family no longer required a nanny given the children’s ages. I still enjoy spending time with the children and parents outside of work. My duties included caring for the children and creating a stimulating environment, attending educational activities and classes, attending swim classes, toilet training, school drop off/ pick up, meal preparation, care of pets, vacationing with the family (ie. travel abroad with the family) and overnights with the children, as required, while the parents were away. I also think it's important monitor and discuss you childs ongoing development with you regularly and make any adjustments or accomodations for them as required. For school age children I have experience in tutoring ( ie. homework help) and children in my care read at a level 1-2 years above their grade. Learning is often incoporated in to play with knowledge on boardgames or activities that encourage problem solving, creative thinking, or even coding in a fun and approachable way. I am hoping to connect with a family who are looking for a caring, independent, drama free Nanny. I am capable of working autonomously, allowing parents to comfortably and confidently leave their child in my care - please think of me as a collaborator in raising your child. I appreciate your family and child’s privacy and do not share any of my work activities or any children I look after online. (Ie. instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc). I am also fully vaccinated. I am LGBTQ Friendly and have previously been employed by same sex couples. I have previously attended First aid courses through St Johns Canada, both general and child specific. The certifications have lapsed. However, if a current certificate is important to you we can jointly work on getting me recertified. I hold a full, clean, British Columbia driving license. I am able to converse in basic French and am always looking for opportunities to improve in this area. I am a non-smoker with no children of my own, I currently live with my partner of 19 years and our dog, Kermit, in East Vancouver. I have Permanent Residency in Canada and do not require sponsorship from my employer. References are available upon request. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!