Are you new to Madrid and want your children to be completely immersed in the new culture? In this post we’ll guide you through the process of hiring a Spanish-speaking nanny so that your kids get to play, learn, cook and do all kinds of activities in a second language. Even though searching for a nanny can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent a long time being the one taking care of your child’s needs, if you know what to consider before hiring someone, sharing some of the responsibilities you are so used to can be a relief and a great opportunity for your children to learn from others.
Here are the keys to help you find the right nanny for your family:
1- Schedule: Will this be a full-time or part-time job? Specify the exact hours you want the ideal candidate to be working for you. Is the nanny picking up the kids from school? Is she working mornings? Try to be flexible since many candidates combine their job with studies or other activities, but make sure you’ve got the key timing covered.
2- Define tasks: Make sure that before you start interviewing candidates you prepare a list of all the tasks you expect to be done, for example: prepare snacks for the kids when they get home, help with homework, etc. It’s best to have a complete job description to avoid any confusion and assure that the candidates know exactly what is expected from them.
3- Identify your priorities: Come up with a list of things that you and your partner want in an ideal nanny. Do you prefer a man or a woman, or either? Would you like someone older but with plenty of experience or someone young who has the energy to play non-stop? Is it important for you that the nanny speaks a bit of English or is it ok if only Spanish is spoken? Do you want someone who lives with your family or would you prefer someone who comes at certain times? There are a lot of things to consider, so make sure you establish your priorities before starting your search.
4- Spread the word: Once you’ve completed the previous steps, ask your friends or experts at LAE Kids for references. Mouth to mouth works incredibly well and the chances that they know someone reliable who is looking for extra income are very high! Another option is to post ads near where you live, near universities or advertise online.
5- Interview: Time to interview the possible candidates! We highly recommend you to have a list of questions to make sure all your identified priorities are addressed. Pay attention to small things, too. Does the person seem excited about the job? Did she or he arrive on time? How did they interact with the kids? Give yourself the chance to meet at least a couple of candidates before choosing one.
Do you have any other tips that might be useful for someone looking for a Spanish speaking nanny? Share them with us on our Facebook page ![:es]Are you new to Madrid and want your children to be completely immersed in the new culture? In this post we’ll guide you through the process of hiring a Spanish-speaking nanny so that your kids get to play, learn, cook and do all kinds of activities in a second language. Even though searching for a nanny can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent a long time being the one taking care of your child’s needs, if you know what to consider before hiring someone, sharing some of the responsibilities you are so used to can be a relief and a great opportunity for your children to learn from others.
Here are the keys to help you find the right nanny for your family:
1- Schedule: Will this be a full-time or part-time job? Specify the exact hours you want the ideal candidate to be working for you. Is the nanny picking up the kids from school? Is she working mornings? Try to be flexible since many candidates combine their job with studies or other activities, but make sure you’ve got the key timing covered.
2- Define tasks: Make sure that before you start interviewing candidates you prepare a list of all the tasks you expect to be done, for example: prepare snacks for the kids when they get home, help with homework, etc. It’s best to have a complete job description to avoid any confusion and assure that the candidates know exactly what is expected from them.
3- Identify your priorities: Come up with a list of things that you and your partner want in an ideal nanny. Do you prefer a man or a woman, or either? Would you like someone older but with plenty of experience or someone young who has the energy to play non-stop? Is it important for you that the nanny speaks a bit of English or is it ok if only Spanish is spoken? Do you want someone who lives with your family or would you prefer someone who comes at certain times? There are a lot of things to consider, so make sure you establish your priorities before starting your search.
4- Spread the word: Once you’ve completed the previous steps, ask your friends or experts at LAE Kids for references. Mouth to mouth works incredibly well and the chances that they know someone reliable who is looking for extra income are very high! Another option is to post ads near where you live, near universities or advertise online.
5- Interview: Time to interview the possible candidates! We highly recommend you to have a list of questions to make sure all your identified priorities are addressed. Pay attention to small things, too. Does the person seem excited about the job? Did she or he arrive on time? How did they interact with the kids? Give yourself the chance to meet at least a couple of candidates before choosing one.
Do you have any other tips that might be useful for someone looking for a Spanish speaking nanny? Share them with us on our Facebook page !
