Information and Requirements
We do not charge you a fee for finding you a job with a client, and your salary (agreed upon at the time of hiring) will be paid directly by your employer.
If you would like to be considered for a position through 5 Star Nannies, the key steps in our placement process are as follows:
- Application form. Be sure to provide all of the information requested on the Job Application form. Then, submit your application to us online or by fax or mail.
- Agency screening. After reviewing your application and verifying references, we will conduct a telephone interview with you.
- Telephone interview. If your qualifications match our client’s requirements, we will schedule a telephone interview with the prospective family.
- Family meeting. Once you are identified as a potential candidate, we will set up a face-to-face meeting with the family.
- Employment agreement. If you are selected for the position and have passed all background checks, we will help you and the family prepare an employment agreement. You may begin work after the agreement is signed and the fee has been paid by your employer.
Requirements for Placement
To be considered for placement, you must be at least 18 years of age and have:
- A high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Previous childcare or housekeeping experience
- Excellent references
- U.S. citizenship or legal residency (you can be legally employed)
Note that childcare experience is not limited to service as a nanny. We are happy to consider placement for candidates who have worked with children in other environments outside the home such as teaching, daycare providers, nursery workers and babysitters.
Our preferred nanny candidates will also be:
- College-educated
- Licensed drivers
- Non-smokers
In addition, we look for individuals who have special talents or interests of benefit to children, including:
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Foreign languages
- Cooking
- Computers
- Sports
All candidates undergo a thorough background check, which includes work and personal references, criminal investigation, driving records and Social Security verification.
To see what types of job responsibilities are typically required for nanny and housekeeper positions, click here.
