b'TheCOVID-19pandemichascreatedanewnormal.Itschanged how we interact with others, how we shop, and how stay current onwe work. As states open up, workers return to their offices, andparents seek childcare, its important to know how to find a jobduring the health crisis. local andHere are 10 strategies to position yourself for success in thechildcare job market of our new normal. national guidance1. Follow health guidelines.Families may be seeking private, in-home care rather than a 3. Review your service options.daycare center to limit the number of people interacting with Families will want to limit the number of people going in and outtheir children. That is great news for you! But a sick nanny is not of their homes. Would you consider offering more than childcaregoing to get or hold a job. Wear your mask. Practice social for an increase in pay? You could add housekeeping, personaldistancing. Wash your hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer. assistance,tutoring,andmealpreparationtoyourlistofBe aware of the symptoms, and isolate yourself if you get sick. services to make yourself more attractive to employers.Take precautions when you are on and off the job.4. Increase your education.2. Update your work agreement.Nannies with more education earn more money. Now is a greatConsider including additional sick days for absences related to timetotakechildcare-relatedclasses(manycanbetakenthe health crisis, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) online),professionaldevelopmentcourses,andtrainingfromif you plan to take children out in public, and mandating that NannyTraining.comortheInternationalNannyAssociation.families follow all legal requirements when it comes to taxes; Training in child health and safety, first aid and CPR, and childunemploymentinsurance;federal,state,andlocalpaidsick development,amongothers,couldpositionyouasatopleave; and workers compensation insurance. candidate for the best jobs.20 Fall 2020|NannyMag.com'