Qualifications for all positions through Nannies from the Heartland, Inc. are based on the requirements and needs of the client families.  Listed below are the minimal requirements in order for a nanny application to be considered. Please see our Nanny Qualifications page for more detailed information.

• To be considered, an applicant must have a minimum of one year full time nanny employment experience that is current or very recent and other related child care employment or post secondary education. We are primarily referring nannies that have been placed and/or screened through our service previously. But we will consider new applications from nannies who have current and extensive nanny experience.  Most of our positions are with children birth to 5-6 years of age so employment experience with this age group is required unless the job is with school age children. .
• At least three employment related child care references that are not family members or personal friends.
• Own a safe, insured vehicle
• Good driving record
• Nannies need to be a non-smoker. It is important that they are in good health and must be able to perform the essential physical functions of a nanny job.
• Because of the requirements for prior nanny employment experience and preference for post secondary education, applicants will typically be at least 24 years old.
• Ability to work with a family for a minimum of one (1) year. We do not do summer only placements.

Additional qualifiers that are helpful, but not required:

• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification

• Post secondary education specific to child care, education or related field

NANNY POSITIONS (full and part time, all are live out unless noted)

Jobs are listed in alphabetical order based on location.

Type of Position:  Part Time, 30 hours in three days

Start Date:   August 7

Location:  Edina

Children:    2 1/2 year girl and 5 month old boy

Compensation:  Up to $18  per hour, depending on qualifications

Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays and will consider a contribution to medical insurance

Schedule:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Additional Qualifiers:  3-4 years of infant and toddler care experience, background in health or  childhood education would be a huge plus as well as a nanny who speaks a second language

Description:  The parents are seeking a nanny who will care for the children in a loving way and help to foster their intellectual, emotional and social development. The two year old girl is very social and attends an ECFE class once a week and the parents would like the nanny to plan playdates for her. The infant boy is a preemie and at a higher risk of getting sick. So, it important that the nanny is up to date on vaccines, health conscious and practice good hand hygiene. The family enjoys spending time outdoors, and with family and friends.

Pets: One very mellow Yellow Lab

Type of Position: Full Time, Nanny/Household Manager

Start Date: September 5

Location: Edina

Children: 11 year old boy/girl twins and 15 ½ year old girl

Compensation: Up to $20 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays and will consider a contribution to medical insurance. They currently have a minivan for the nanny to transport the children but this will change in the spring.

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 or 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. When school is not in session, the family may need up to 50 hours per week, depending on the children's camp schedules, 35-40 hours guaranteed.  The family would be very excited if a nanny were willing to be open to working a split shift, before and after school until 6:00 PM.

Additional Qualifiers: Experienced nanny who enjoys working with school age children and is seeking a long term position. Previous household management experience is a plus and must own a reliable car for transporting the two younger children starting in 2018.

Description: The parents are seeking a nanny who can ensure a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for school age children. They need assistance to help keep their busy lives organized and the house in order. They need a great nanny who will love and care for the children and be a partner in helping raise and teach them to live respectfully, have good manners and become great people. The children are involved in sports and arts outside of school so transporting them to various activities is a big part of the job in the afternoons. When the children are in school, the job involves management of the household. This includes cooking meals, laundry, light cleaning, grocery shopping, errands, organizing house and organizing playdates and activities.

Pets: One West Highland White Terrier

Type of Position: Full Time, 45 to 50 hours

Start Date: Mid September/early October

Location: Edina

Children: 3 month old girl and 2 year old boy

Compensation: Up to $1000 per week, depending on qualifications and the total number of hours

Benefits: Paid vacation, holidays and sick days

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The exact schedule and number of hours is still to be determined

Additional Qualifiers: Experience with infant and toddler age children, preference for experience potty training a toddler

Description: This family is seeking an active nanny who will plan and do outdoor and community activities with the children. It's important that the nanny is active, energetic and will engage the children in learning  activities. They have an active toddler and young infant so someone with experience keeping a very close eye on both children is important. They would like the nanny to participate in play groups with other nannies. Assistance with some light housekeeping is required and some help with laundry and  preparing meals would be ideal.

Pets: One Golden Retriever