Information for Applicants

Nanny Starship

Hometown Nannies plus has helped to “launch” thousands of successful careers since 1988. Employment as a nanny or other in-home staffer can be rewarding, creative, and educational on so many levels; but clear communication is key. That’s our strength and has been paramount to your and to our own success over the years.

Our placement process begins with clear communication, i.e, listening, learning more about why you do what you do, evaluating your education, work history, strengths, and job preferences, and, with your permission, speaking with your past employers. In addition, we want to get to know you as an individual in the context of your family and community.

Wages and salaries differ in each geographical area, and even from town to town. Standard benefits for most full-time domestic employees include a minimum of two weeks’ paid vacation, ten major holidays, and five to ten personal, business, or sick days. In addition, some families offer health insurance benefits or a stipend, use of a cell phone, a 401k, and/or other perks.

All families are asked to provide a family car for use on the job.

For part-time or long-term temp domestic employees, these benefits are prorated. Contact us so we can provide detailed information specific to your area.

We require a mutually agreed-upon, legally compliant Family-Employee Agreement. This establishes and maintains clear expectations, boundaries, and clarifies the responsibilities of both parties, which is paramount for a pleasant and successful work environment. You will have a chance to review and approve your job offer prior to signing it.

Hometown Nannies plus fully supports domestic workers’ rights and the laws that protect them; it’s with this in mind that we actively seek to support our applicants throughout the placement process and beyond.

We take pride in representing world class applicants and select client families. Our longevity as a highly-acclaimed boutique, private staffing agency has led to our success ongoing success locally, nationally, and globally. Our testimonials reflect our excellent reputation in our community and well beyond.

Timing (How Long Does It Take?)

The average placement time is two weeks and requires a three-step interview process. However, we have successfully placed candidates in as little as three days, or as long as two months, prioritizing the timeframe of each client.

Why Choose Us:

We emphasize discretion, confidentiality and flexibility

A wide spectrum of domestic & corporate services

Local, nationwide, global

Stressless, boutique service, long-term staff

We listen so we can get it right the first time

Excellent success rate in the industry

Thousands of long-term placements since 1988

On-going support & counseling if needed

Unique insight, transparency, and responsiveness

Our world class, top tier domestic candidates exceed expectations

Many of our client families are personally referred by friends and family

Streamlined search and interview process, attuned to your timeframe

Each search is proprietary. Hiring the right staff is essential to the continuity of your family’s lifestyle

Work directly with our Founder/Director who has over 39 years of experience

Our services extend to corporate clients Nationwide

Our requirements include:

Over 21 years of age
Fluent in English
Legal status (if foreign born must have working papers, a green card, or citizenship)
Two pieces of valid identification, such as a passport, green card, a driver’s license, a birth certificate, etc.
Compliance with Agency Agreement which includes a statement of veracity and a confidentiality agreement
An understanding of state and federal domestic employee laws and regulations
Minimum high school diploma. Candidates may have some college, an AA degree, a bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, and/or specific certifications.
Plus to be bilingual or trilingual
Plus to be a proficient swimmer
Current CPR training or obtained within 30 days
Three to five years of recent full or part-time experience
Seeking long-term employment, with the exception of temporary candidates
Personal interview
Three excellent references
An excellent driving record. His or her own car to get to and from work.
Able to account for any gaps in their job history
Appropriate social media profiles
We encourage: positive attitude * proactivity * punctuality * reliability, safety-conscious * common sense * autonomous / self-starter * well-groomed * physically fit for the role * sense of humor * success working with at-home parents * flexibility * team-player *

*Applicants for childcare positions should be familiar with the developmental (educational, nutritional, emotional, physical, creative, and additional) needs of children from 0-18.
*Applicants for special needs positions should be familiar with the family’s detailed needs, along with the intricacies of the day-to-day job
FYI: Every job offer is made in writing, for your review, in a document called the Family-Employee Agreement. Once it is mutually signed, we outsource a 5-step background report. This includes a National & Local criminal check, Social Security verification, Sex Offender Database, and a DMV report.

We outsource the following five-step background check:

Social Security Number Trace
Driving Record Search
County Criminal Record Search
Federal Criminal Access Search
Sex Offender Registry Check in all 50 states, Trustline is Required in the state of California
Additional checks are available to purchase upon request

Wages, Salaries, & Benefits

Wages and salaries differ in each geographical area, and even from town to town. Standard benefits for most full-time domestic employees include a minimum of two weeks’ paid vacation, major holidays, and personal/business/sick days. Some families offer additional benefits such as health insurance or a stipend, a 401k, a cell phone, and bonuses. For part-time or long-term temp domestic employees, these benefits will be prorated. Families are asked to provide a family car for use on the job. Please contact us for information specific to your area.

Sample Resumes

Additional Tips and Resources for Applicants

Read Basic Questions for Childcare Workers to become familiar with the interviewing process.
Plan to complete a course on CPR. Visit The American Red Cross website for additional information.
Other Resources: INA, APNA, UNA, NAEYC and Nanny Palooza.
Contact us for additional information.

Online Job Application

Once you have reviewed the above information, click below to proceed to the online job application.

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