Nanny & Babysitter Application
Welcome to the Motor City Sitters Babysitter/Nanny Application Form. We appreciate your interest in joining our team of dedicated childcare professionals. This form is designed to gather comprehensive information about your background, experience, and preferences to help us match you with the most suitable families.For more information about working with Motor City Sitters - please visit our website at www.motorcitysitters.com
Personal Information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
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Preferred Pronouns
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She/Her
He/Him
They/Them
Other
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Current Photo
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Please provide a headshot style photo. Photo should only include you and be as close to shoulders up as you can. This will be used for your caregiver profile.
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Skills & Preferences
Please be as detailed as you can for each of the following questions.
Languages Spoken
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Please be as detailed as you can for each of the following questions.
Do you have an up to date CPR certification?
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Yes
No
If not, are you willing to become certified before being placed with a family?
Yes
No
Are you authorized to work in the United States?
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Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Yes
No
Are you a smoker? Includes vaping.
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Yes
No
What is your highest completed level of education?
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High School/GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree or Higher
Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Yes
No
Do you have a reliable form of transportation to and from families homes?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to drive children in your own car if needed?
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Yes
No
What make and model is your vehicle?
Are you willing to travel with the family if needed?
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Yes
No
Do you have a valid passport?
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Yes
No
Are you comfortable working in a home with pets?
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Yes
No
Are there any pets you are not comfortable working around?
Are you willing to perform additional tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, or homework help?
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Yes
No
Would you be open to working with a nanny share?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Are you open to working for a family where a parent works from home or is a stay at home parent?
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Yes
No
Depends Case by Case
Do you require to bring your own child with you to work?
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Yes
No
What is your preferred hourly rate range for nanny jobs?
Please note: babysitting jobs have pre-set rates which you can find on our website www.motorcitysitters.com/pricing
What type of positions are you looking for?
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Full Time Nanny
Part Time Nanny
Babysitting
Open to it all
Are there specific jobs you are interested in applying for? If so, please list them on individual lines.
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Please list the JL noted on the job listings found on our website at www.motorcitysitters.com/open-jobs
Experience and Qualifications
Please be as detailed as you can for each of the following questions.
Years of professional childcare experience.
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Babysitting and Nannying before age 18 is not counted. Daycare centers or camp counselors from age 16 or up are okay.
What type of childcare positions have you had previously?
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Babysitting
Nannying
Daycare/Preschool
Certified Teacher
Other
Please give a detailed overview of the types of childcare you have provided in the past.
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e.g., Nannying, Babysitting, Daycare, Camp Counselor, Teacher, Etc.
Do you have specifically Nanny experience?
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Yes
No
Ages of children you have cared for?
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Infants (0-1 year)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschool (3-5 years)
School Age (5-12 years)
Teens (12+ years)
Relevant Certifications
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Please list on individual lines your childcare relevant certifications. e.g., ECE, CDA, Doula, Sleep Training, etc.
Certifications
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Please provide copies of any certifications you have.
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Current Background Checks
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If you have a copy of a background check run in the last 6 months, you may upload it here.
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If you have a college degree, what is it in and where is it from?
Do you have experience with any of the following job specific skills?
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Sleep Training
Potty Training
Carseat Safety Training
Babywearing
Safe Swim/Water Saftey
Executive Functioning Training
N/A
Other
Do you have experience with special needs children? If yes, please describe the experience:
Please list each special need as its own line.
Childcare Preferences and Philosophy
Please answer each question with as much detail as possible.
What is your personal childcare philosophy?
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Please be as detailed as possible.
Are there specific parenting styles or educational styles that you try and follow or prefer when working or have experience with?
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e.g., Montessori, Attachment Parenting, Authoritative Parenting, Reggio Emilio, Etc. We recommend brushing up on common styles before interviewing for positions.
What activities do you enjoy doing with children in your care?
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How do you handle discipline and behavior management if left up to you to decide?
Why do you enjoy being a nanny/babysitter?
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Why do you think you would be a good candidate for Motor City Sitters?
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Anything else you think we should know about you?
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Childcare Employment History
Please share your most recent childcare related employment.
Most Recent Employer
Employers Name
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Family's last name is fine.
Contact Information
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Phone Number and/or Email Address
Location
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City, State
Position
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Nanny, Daycare Worker, Teacher, etc.
Dates of Employment
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Ages of Children in Your Care:
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Position Responsibilities
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Reason for Leaving
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Childcare Related Employment History
Most Recent Employer
Employers Name
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Family's last name is fine.
Contact Information
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Phone Number and/or Email Address
Location
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City, State
Position
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Nanny, Daycare Worker, Teacher, etc.
Dates of Employment
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Ages of Children in Your Care:
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Position Responsibilities
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Reason for Leaving
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Previous Employer
Employers Name
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Family's last name is fine.
Contact Information
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Phone Number and/or Email Address
Location
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City, State
Position
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Nanny, Daycare Worker, Teacher, etc.
Dates of Employment
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Ages of Children in Your Care:
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Position Responsibilities
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Reason for Leaving
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Previous Employer
Employers Name
Family's last name is fine.
Contact Information
Phone Number and/or Email Address
Location
City, State
Position
Nanny, Daycare Worker, Teacher, etc.
Dates of Employment
Ages of Children in Your Care:
Position Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
Current Childcare Resume
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Please upload a current copy of your childcare related resume. Non childcare resumes will be disregarded. If you have trouble uploading, you may also email your resume to info@motorcitysitters.com
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Letters of Recommendation
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If you have any letters of recommendation from previous childcare employers, you may attach them here.
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References
Childcare Reference
Reference #1
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
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Childcare Reference
Reference #2
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
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General or Childcare Reference
Reference #3
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
Additional Questions
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you that would pertain to your caregiving abilities or availability?
Are you currently working with any other agencies or services to find a nanny or babysitting position?
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Where did you hear about Motor City Sitters? Did any specific person refer you to the agency?
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