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Welcome Nannies!

Let North Shore Nannies find you your dream job! We know that searching for the perfect childcare position can be time-consuming. So in order to help you, we’ve streamlined the job search process, leading to hundreds of nannies working in rewarding childcare positions throughout the Chicago-land area. North Shore Nannies will not only find you the perfect position, but we guide you step-by-step through the entire process. Even after you’ve completed your job search, you can still contact us with any questions - we’re always available to you any time you might need us. North Shore Nannies has been successfully placing the most highly-qualified nannies with appreciative families for over 20 years. We are certain that our expertise, coupled with your childcare experience, will equal a terrific job opportunity for you.

Requirements for Representation with North Shore Nannies

To be considered for a childcare position through North Shore Nannies, you must meet the following requirements:
• Have at least 3 years experience in childcare (unfortunately working for family members cannot be considered)
• 3 childcare references (References cannot be related to you)
• Be legal to work in the United States
• Fluent in English
• Have a high school degree, though a college education is preferred
• Be a non-smoker

Some positions may require access to an insured car, with a clean driving record.

Information on the Job Search Process through North Shore Nannies

Below is a quick summary of the many areas we guide you through as you complete your job search. If you have any questions about any part of this process, please contact us at your convenience.




Step 1. North Shore Nannies Preliminary Application


This application only takes a few minutes to fill out, but it provides us with a clear understanding our your past experiences along with your future career goals. If it’s determined that you meet the requirements (as defined above), we will contact you for a phone interview.

For a preliminary application, click here.


Step 2: Phone Interview

During the phone interview, one of our licensed career counselors will get to know you and your qualifications in greater detail. This is the time to share with us why you love being a nanny, any specialized training you may have (for example, CPR or First Aid), your education, and any special childcare-related skills you’ve developed. We are also looking for a clear understanding of the expectations you hold for your next childcare position. If we feel that we can help you in your job search, we’ll invite you in for a personal interview.



Step 3: Personal Interview

At the personal interview, you should be prepared to fully document your months/years of employment, supervisor’s names and phone numbers, education, and training on our agency application (which will be sent to you prior to this interview). During the interview, we will also ask for specific information regarding your needs in your next position, for example: pay, benefits, paid time off, number of children you are willing to care for, etc. All of the information that you share with North Shore Nannies is confidential; we will ask your approval before we discuss it with any families.

For an application, click here.

For a Release of Information form, click here.

For a Physical Statement form, click here.


Step 4: Verification

If we think that we can continue to help you with your job search after the personal interview is conducted, we will verify your references and your employment history. The more complete the information you give us, the easier and faster it is to confirm your history. You should notify your references of your current job search and to make sure they are willing to speak to us about you. We will also conduct a background check (you will receive a Background Release Form prior to the personal interview). After all verifications are completed, we will begin matching you with families!


Step 5: Find the Perfect Position

This step begins with our licensed career counselors matching you with positions that most closely meet your job requirements. We present these to you, and if you are interested, we then introduce you to the family. All your interviews with families will be scheduled for you based on your availability. Contact us after your interview to let us know if you are interested in working for the family you’ve interviewed. If the family is interested also, we can schedule a trial day or begin the process of securing the position for you, depending on how you and the family are interested in proceeding. We will also help you finalize all details of the employment offer.

And we continue to support you!

Childcare professionals who are hired through North Shore Nannies have the full resources of our agency working for them. We are always available to talk through any problems that arise or help with any issue. We consider our relationships with nannies to be long-term so we’re always happy to hear from you and help in any way necessary.

North Shore Nannies looks forward to working for you!
Contact us today to speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable career counselors.

For a preliminary application, click here.
 

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"I have worked for
North Shore Nannies
since I moved to Chicago
and have found it to be a
great way to work with
children and make extra
money. The scheduling
flexibility allows me to
work my full-time job and
nanny as it fits in my
schedule. I have also had
the opportunity to meet
and develop relationships
with different families.
The staff at North Shore
has been wonderful to
work with when trying to
fit jobs into my
schedule."
Carina B., Chicago