How to Write a Nanny Work Agreement
Whether you're a nanny or a family looking to hire a nanny, carefully consider the importance of a nanny work agreement. A work agreement is essentially a contract between the employer, the family, and employee, the nanny. This work agreement will explain in detail the nanny's salary, education requirements, responsibilities, holiday and vacation policies and more. A work agreement will also define the terms for breaking the agreement in the event that the family no longer wishes for the nanny's services or vice versa.
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Instructions
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Consider what is most important to you as an employer or a nanny and negotiate if necessary. Both parties should approach the work agreement with a clear understanding of their individual expectations.
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Use a basic template for a nanny contract (See Resources) to begin developing your personalized work agreement. Fill in the fundamental information such as names and addresses first.
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Note in the work agreement what the nanny's regular schedule will be, weekly amount of hours needed, salary, and payment schedule. If you are creating this as a nanny, either fill in the amounts previously discussed with your employer(s) or leave blank and send to employer(s) for review.
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List the number of sick days, personal days and vacation days the nanny will have annually. Add in the amount of notice required in each scenario. List yearly paid and unpaid holidays, as well.
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Detail the nanny's education expectations, whether continuing certifications -- such as ongoing childcare training or CPR/First Aid -- will be needed and general childcare responsibilities while on the job. List any extra responsibilities in detail such as if meal preparation is desired and when or if the nanny will launder the children's clothes weekly. Be as specific as possible.
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Include additional benefits such as health insurance and gym/zoo/museum membership in the work agreement.
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Determine how the nanny and employer will address taxes. Decide which party will be responsible for reporting and deducting taxes.
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Define the rules, childcare philosophy and discipline methods thoroughly. These rules should cover all aspects of childcare including time spent in the home, play dates, nanny accompanied vacations and general outings.
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Include the protocol for emergencies in the work agreement, and list emergency contacts in the order in which they should be contacted. Include the child(ren)'s pediatrician's information, as well.
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List the procedure for the nanny's periodic performance reviews, salary changes and general etiquette for addressing grievances.
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Define the terms for breaking the contract, notice of termination and extended leave of absence.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider adding a confidentiality clause to your work agreement. Nannies are often privy to sensitive information that the family may not want repeated.
Keep the work agreement updated.
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