Our Nanny Screening Process
Smart Sitting is proud to represent the best of the best. Everyone in our community has been thoroughly screened and personally interviewed - only 6% of our applicants are selected. Our hiring process invites loving, trustworthy, and skilled candidates from all backgrounds, as Smart Sitting values diversity and inclusivity within our network . Please take your time applying and be as thorough as possible. We also conduct thorough interviews with our families, to ensure our nannies are connected with families that embrace their individuality and skill set.
Step 1 | Application
Candidates complete our online application. We evaluate candidates on the following criteria:
Experience and educational background
Passion for working with children
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Emotional intelligence
Reliability and punctuality
Step 2 | Interview
Those few candidates with exceptional applications are contacted to set up an interview with a Recruitment Specialist.
Step 3 | References
After a successful interview, we reach out to at least three childcare-related references. Transcripts of these conversations are kept on file for families to review. Only candidates with stellar references move forward in our process.
Step 4 | Background Check
All candidates undergo a National Criminal Background Check, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender check, and extensive Manual County checks which we keep on file for families to review. Our background check policies are modeled after best practices for the childcare industry.
Step 5 | Communication
Throughout the screening process, each candidate’s written and verbal communication are assessed. We require SmartSitters to respond to emails and text messages within 24 hours.
Step 6 | Position Selection
After successfully completing all other steps, Smart Sitting Family Specialists get to personally know each nanny and babysitter through one-on-one assessments. In these meetings, Directors hand-pick positions that are best suited for the SmartSitter’s skills, experience, and availability, to ensure positive and successful connections for both sides.
Why Work with Us?
We believe that connecting stellar nannies with their ideal positions will lead to a longer, happier, stronger working relationship.
After years in the business, we at Smart Sitting have streamlined a safe, supportive hiring process to help you find your dream nanny job. As former nannies ourselves, we understand the value in having someone on your side who can help you navigate family requirements, employment technicalities, and the unexpected situations that inevitably pop up in the family-nanny relationship.
You are already great at what you do – let us help you find the extraordinary position where your skills can change a family’s life.
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Working With Us
Let our knowledge be your strength in the job search.
Nannies in the Smart Sitting network know the ins and outs of the Hoboken community - and we know the specific families’ needs. That’s how we are able to find our stellar SmartSitters jobs that will be just the right fit for them.
“Working as a sitter with Smart Sitting has only been a joy. The agency is incredibly responsive and communicative. Not only do they take the time to make sure you’re paired with the perfect family for you, but they also ensure that the match continues to be successful through check ups. Smart Sitting provides the safest and most caring work environment!”
— SmartSitter, Anika B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smart Sitting helps childcare professionals in Hoboken find great families and grow their careers with confidence.
What is the going rate for nannies in Hoboken?
Full-time nannies in Hoboken earn on average $15.40/hr. Rates for Smart Sitting nanny positions in Hoboken are $25-30/hr, and we negotiate on your behalf for additional benefits and perks as part of your long-term position. This includes paid time off and can also include health insurance contributions. Smart Sitting never takes a cut out of your rate.
How do I find a nanny job in Hoboken?
You might have some luck finding a full-time nanny job on a local online messaging board or listing service for Hoboken jobs. However, be careful when communicating with and interviewing for jobs when you do not know the family. Working with a nanny agency helps ensure your safety and gives you somewhere to turn with questions about your job offer or anything that comes up after the hire.
What kind of long-term childcare work can I do in Hoboken?
A long-term, childcare job where you truly can let your personal skills, know-how, and love for children shine is as a full-time nanny with a family. In this line of work you get to help shape the children you work with, encourage and bring out the best in them while helping a busy family manage their everyday life. Other kinds of childcare work include working at daycare centers with groups of children or corporate backup care, either in a facility or in-home with different families.