English-speaking Nanny/Babysitter XV
English-speaking Nanny/Babysitter XV
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Rue: Rue Paul Barruel
Code Postal: 75015
Ville: PARIS
Pays: France
Telephone: 0609025927
Raphaëlle (10) and Timothée (7) are looking for their new nanny as of September 2nd !
Responsibilities include after school pickup, a lot of fun at the park or at home (playing games, cooking, watching the occasional Disney film, etc), getting to and back from after school activities (max 15mins walk away), light homework monitoring, and baths in time for Mummy’s return from work (7:30pm).
The children are fun and loving, and generally well behaved. They have loved spending time with our previous Scottish nanny and learning all about her culture.
20 hours / week (after school Mo-Tues-Thurs + full days Wednesdays – Fri off) + optional full weeks during school holidays, 15€/hour
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What could be a better venue for a photo exhibition tracing the history of Paris’ iconic river than a custom designed, permanently docked barge hosting a gallery, photo bookstore, bar, plus indoor and outdoor restaurant spaces on the banks of the Seine?
Two current exhibits:
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