A NANNY
The do all, the peace keeper, the private childcare professional, the educator, the parent extender, the structure keeper, the sanity provider, the family cheerleader, the homework helper, the pretend play genius, the book reader extraordinaire, the toddler culinary expert, the remote learning helper, the queen/king of solid routines, the trusted family partner, the inspiring role model, and the chaos coordinator.
WHY WORK WITH OUR AGENCY
Being a childcare provider is no small task, and we totally get it at Duluth Poppins because we've walked in your shoes too! We know how important it is to find a work setup that truly fulfills you in your everyday life. You're not just babysitting; you're shaping young minds and making a real impact on the world – and that's something to be proud of!
At Duluth Poppins, we believe in keeping it real and treating nannies with the respect they deserve. You call the shots – no pressure to take a job that doesn't feel right for you. We believe in fair treatment and pay for nannies because we know the incredible value they bring to a child's future.
With us, families and nannies sign a Family/Nanny Work Agreement to make sure everyone's on the same page and feels secure in their position. We're here to support, guide, and stand up for you and your employer at every step.
Oh, and by the way, we never take a cut of your pay.
Your hard-earned money stays with you, where it belongs! So, come join us at Duluth Poppins, where we're all about creating a positive and supportive environment for Nannies to shine and make a real difference in children's lives!
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17+ YEARS OF AGE TO BE A NANNY
16+ YEARS OF AGE TO BE A BABYSITTER
2+ YEARS OF DIRECT CHILDCARE EXPEREINCE
FIRST AID/CPR/AED CERTIFICATION
*Need to get recertified? Check out our FAQ page
2 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
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2 PERSONAL REFERENCES
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR NANNIES & BABYSITTERS
PAY & COMPLETE A DRIVING AND BACKGROUND CHECK
CLEAN SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET CHECK
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.
STEPS TO APPLY
Fill out our application. Here we gather information about you, including your personal and professional history. The more information you give, the better match we can make! Please have a current resume and picture ready to attach to your file.
2. AGENCY INTERVIEW WITH DULUTH POPPINS
After we receive your application, we will call you at the number provided to set up your agency interview.
3. SUBMIT YOUR REFERENCES
We require 2 professional, childcare references and 2 personal references. Please have their phone number and email to place in our application.
We recommend letting your references know ahead of time that you are applying for a job and they may be contacted.
4. COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK
Once your application is processed, you will receive an email from our background check company. Follow the prompts to fill out and pay for your background check ($34 one-time fee).
*If inability to pay for your background check is keeping you from applying with us, please call us at 507-696-8452. We are here to help.
5. INTERVIEW WITH FAMILIES
Once your profile is complete, Duluth Poppins will get to work matching you with families. We will contact you to set up interviews to find your perfect match.