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.

• Current or very recent child care employment; a minimum of one (1) year full time experience.  Candidates with less experience are considered if they possess a 2 year or 4 year college degree in a child related field.
• 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.
• 21 or older
• 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

LIVE-OUT NANNY and HOUSEKEEPER POSITIONS (full and part time)

Jobs are listed in alphabetical order based on location.

Type of Position: Full Time, Live Out
Start Date:  ASAP
Location: Eden Prairie
Children: 10 and 3 year old girls
Compensation: Up to $640 per week ($16) per hour depending on qualifications
Benefits:  Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick days
Hours/Days:  This job will be up to 40 hours per week. The schedule will vary throughout the year as the mother is a student. However, she will know her schedule in advance. The nanny will need to be somewhat flexible but in turn, the mother can offer flexibility for the nanny.
Additional Qualifiers: Experience with preschool to school age children
Description:  Providing safe high quality care for the girls is the nanny's primary responsibility. The older girl is in school so most of the care is for the younger one. The older girl may need occasional transportation to extracurricular activities. The family enjoys outdoor activities, time with family and friends and the older girl is active in sports.
Pets: None

Type of Position: Full Time, Live Out
Start Date:  Ideally, the week of February 21 but could start on Tuesday February 28
Location: Edina, near 50th and France
Children: 8 and 6 1/2 year old girls, 3 1/2 year old boy
Compensation: Up to $675 per week depending on qualifications
Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays, negotiable on paid sick days and medical insurance contribution
Hours/Days: 45 hour work week, typically start at 7:30 AM  and end at 6:00 PM. The exception to this is start at 7:00 AM every other Monday and end at 5:30 on Wednesday and Thursday. The nanny will have a midday break of between 3 and 5 hours on two to three days, depending on how she wants to structure this. In the summer, the hours will be 7:45 to 5:45 with salary increase for added hours.
Additional Qualifiers: Experience with preschool and school age children, previous nanny experience is preferred but the family will consider candidates with other relevant employment experiences, some college, especially in child development or education is desirable
Description:  This fun active family is seeking a nanny who will engage the children in fun creative activities, outdoor play, support the older ones in their homework, and arrange playdates for all three. The two older girls are in school all day and the preschool boy attends preschool four days per week. The family would like the nanny to spend some of this non child care time doing laundry, grocery shopping, errands, tidying and simple meal prep. There is also the opportunity for the nanny to have some free time midday. The family enjoys time together; playing games, swimming, camping, reading, church attendance and relaxing. The parents desire a nanny who is a good communicator, who is highly organized and who would like to develop a long term relationship with their family.
Pets: 12 year old Border Terrier

Type of Position: Part Time, night nanny and weekend help, eventually transition to day hours, 16-20 hours per week. This could also be a short term job starting in February and continuing through August. In that case, the hours would be only on weekends and the two overnights per week with no expectation that the nanny would transition to day time hours in September.
Start Date: Mid February, see details below
Location: Edina
Children: 15 month old boy and baby girl due in April 
Compensation: To $18 per hour, depending on qualifications
Benefits: Paid vacation and paid holidays if on a scheduled work day  
Hours/Days:  Starting in February: 4 to 6 hours on Saturday. This is so the nanny and toddler boy can get to know each other before the baby arrives.
Starting in mid April for 3-6 months: 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Monday and Wednesday nights and  4-6 hours on a weekend day. The nanny will be responsible for the infant's feeding, diapering, holding etc on these overnight shifts. The duration of the overnights will depend on how well the baby is sleeping.
Starting 3-6 months after baby's birth, for sure by September: Six hours on two weekdays which are yet to be determined and 4 to 6 hours on 1 to 2 weekends per month. These hours could be increased if the nanny wants to work more, up to 16 hours per week. 
The family would ideally like the same nanny who can start overnights in April and transition to days once the baby is sleeping well. It is not a requirement that the nanny work every weekend and the family can be somewhat flexible on the schedule. 
Additional Qualifiers: Experience with infant and toddler age children, current CPR certification or willing to obtain and must like cats
Description: The parents are seeking a second nanny to supplement the part time hours that their current nanny works. Once the transition to day time hours occurs, the nanny will be responsible for both children. The parents would like the nanny to be actively engaged with the children and promoting their development while ensuring their safety.
Pets: Two cats