Southern Standard Nannies | Applicant Requirements

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Step 1:

Look over our Applicant Requirements listed below. If you meet the minimum requirements, complete the Application + make sure your resume is up to date with all past and current positions listed.

Step 2:

Once you hit submit, we will review your application. This may take 1-3 days to be completed. Accepted applicants will be contacted for a phone or in-person interview. Qualified applicants will be sent a Phase II application at this point. Be prepared to submit a current resume, head shot, certifications, and any letters of recommendation.

Step 3:

After the interview, we check your references (former employers ONLY) and make sure your CPR is current. At this time, your responsibility is to check the job board and let us know what positions you are interested in.

Step 4:

Family interviews are next! Let us know what jobs you are interested in, and we'll make an introduction. We coordinate all interviews, trial days, and negotiations for job offers. Last but not least, all job offers are contingent upon running a background check.

Why work with us?

At Southern Standard Nannies we make it easy to find your next role. We have worked with hundreds of candidates, like you, who look for professional, competitive jobs with incredible local clientele through us. We bridge the gap between employers looking for professionally qualified applicants and job seekers looking to build lasting relationships with realistic expectations while being respected, appreciated, and trusted. It is our job to be on the cutting edge of industry knowledge including local and national laws and standards, without ever compromising our ethics, and remaining true to our core values. We stay informed, so we can present the best jobs out there in this field. Bottom line, we really care about what we do and how we help you. We would be honored to help you find your dream job, unicorn family, or whatever you may call it!

Applicant Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 3 years of childcare related paid work experience from age 18 and on. (nanny, teacher, preschool/daycare professional)

Current or Immediate *certification in CPR & First Aid

*we only accept AHA or Red Cross

Minimum of three professional work references within the past 8 years

Current, professional resume including all relevant childcare/household experience in pdf or word format (resumes are not accepted in the body of an email.)

Legally able to accept employment in the United States

At least 21 years of age

Ability to submit information for a background + MVR check

Professional written and verbal communication + demeanor at all times

WE RECOMMEND THESE TOO:

Membership in a professional nanny or educational association

A degree in a related field

Completion of the INA Basic Skills Assessment

Travel experience with a family & current passport

1+ year of consecutive experience working with the same family

Letters of recommendation from former positions

Unique skills or talents that translate well to working with children

Do you meet our minimum requirements?

If so, complete an application now!

APPLY NOW

Southern Standard Nannies is a referral agency and does not directly employ nannies through our company or guarantee a job placement. Southern Standard Nannies follows an equal opportunity representation policy and does not discriminate on age, race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or religion.

SOUTHERN STANDARD NANNIES
TRADITIONAL CARE FOR THE MODERN FAMILY

Nashville, TN