Do you enjoy working with children and supporting families? Then a job as a Nanny or Family Assistant might be for you. Compared to working in childcare, for example, a job as a Nanny or Family Assistants offers cool opportunities and challenges. Here are 5 reasons why you might want to seriously consider this career move.
1. As a Nanny or Family Assistant, you are truly part of the family
As a Nanny or Family Assistant, you are directly involved in the daily life of a family. Unlike working in a daycare, where you work with several children at once, as a Nanny or Family Assistant you have the opportunity to build a deep bond with the children. And that bond is something both you and the children and their parents don't easily forget.
2. As a Nanny or Family Assistant, you have more flexibility in working hours
Another advantage of working as a Nanny or Family Assistant is the flexibility it offers. You often have the opportunity to arrange your work schedule so that it works best for you and the family, allowing you to create a nice work-life balance. As a Nanny or Family Assistant through The Family Assistant, you simply live in your own home. Your hours are always in consultation. So after a working day you have enough time (and energy!) left over to do something fun with friends.
3. As a Nanny or Family Assistant, you have more Individual attention to the children
Unlike in childcare, where the attention of teaching assistants is often divided among multiple children, working as a Nanny or Family Assistant provides the opportunity to give individual attention to each child. This allows you to adapt the lesson plan and activities to each child's specific needs and interests. You have time to organize fun activities and be truly meaningful in their development.
4. As a Nanny or Family Assistant, you will develop professionally and organizationally
As a Nanny or Family Assistant with TFA, your role goes beyond childcare. You may also be involved in performing household tasks, such as meal preparation, planning outings and vacations, and organizing daily life. Sometimes you will also work in the business of one of the parents. This allows you to learn an enormous amount professionally and organizationally.
5. Being trained and coached as a Nanny or Family Assistant at The Family Assistant
At The Family Assistant, all Nannies and Family Assistant are trained and coached by us. Through the TFA Adademy, you will learn all about planning, organizing, parenting, etiquette and much more. In addition, we coach you personally in your career. This way you keep developing continuously and get the most out of your time as a Nanny and Family Assistant. We are here for you!
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