Overview

A warm, private family is seeking an experienced full-time, live-out nanny to care for their two young daughters, currently almost 4 months old and almost 2.5 years old, starting asap. This is a wonderful opportunity for a nanny who genuinely loves working with children and is confident caring for an infant and toddler simultaneously. The family has been caring for their daughters themselves and is now looking for a trusted professional to join their household as the mother returns to work. The schedule will be approximately 8:30/9:00am–5:30/6:00pm Monday through Friday. Some additional hours may occasionally be required and can be discussed in advance. Occasional weekend/date-night coverage would be welcomed but is not essential. A nanny who is open to occasional domestic or international family travel would be a plus.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be providing loving, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for both children, with particular emphasis on the infant's daily care and routines. The older daughter attends a preschool 2s program Tuesday through Thursday from approximately 9:00–11:15 AM. The parents currently manage school drop-off and pick-up, allowing the nanny to have periods during the week with just the baby. The nanny will primarily take over care of both children once the older daughter returns home.

• Providing hands-on care for both an infant and toddler
• Managing the needs and schedules of two children simultaneously
• Feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, nap routines, and other infant care
• Supporting the baby's changing developmental needs
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for the toddler
• Preparing food for the baby as appropriate as she begins solids
• Planning age-appropriate activities, play, reading, and outings
• Supporting the toddler's development and independence
• Transporting children to activities and appointments as needed
• Keeping children's spaces organized and tidy
• Children's laundry
• Maintaining the children's belongings and play areas
• Helping maintain consistent routines established by the parents
• Communicating openly with the parents about the children's day, routines, development, and any concerns
• Taking initiative and using good judgment throughout the day

The family is looking for someone who will adapt to their existing routines and parenting style, rather than coming in with a rigid approach of their own. Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with the parents are highly valued. Meal preparation is straightforward rather than elaborate. The children enjoy simple foods such as fruit, yogurt, pasta, and other age-appropriate meals.

Qualifications

• Recent professional infant-care experience is essential — ideally experience within the past three years
• Demonstrated experience caring for an infant and toddler simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of infant routines, feeding, bottles, sleep, and developmental milestones
• Previous experience working with children of similar ages
• Experience transporting children to school, activities, appointments, or outings
• A genuine passion for working with children and a nurturing approach to childcare
• Warm, kind, attentive, and emotionally perceptive
• Naturally reserved and able to read the room and adapt to a family's personality and household environment
• Flexible and receptive to the family's routines, preferences, and way of doing things
• Strong references from previous families
• Early childhood education or formal nanny training is welcome but not essential; relevant hands-on experience and the right approach to childcare are more important

The family is looking for someone who views nannying as a career and who is genuinely invested in the children in their care. A candidate who is passionate about childcare, builds meaningful relationships with their charges, and takes pride in their work will be particularly well suited to this role.

Requirements

• Must have recent infant-care experience, including hands-on responsibility for bottles/feeding, naps, diapering, and daily infant routines
• Must have experience caring for an infant and toddler at the same time
• Must be comfortable managing two young children independently
• Driving experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience safely transporting children; the family may consider an exceptional candidate who does not drive
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record if driving
• Must be fully vaccinated, including current annual flu, Tdap, and MMR vaccinations
• Must be comfortable working formally/on the books
• Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and communicative
• Must be comfortable preparing simple children's meals
• Must be willing to handle children's laundry and light child-related tidying
• Must provide strong professional references
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

There are no pets in the household and the children do not have any known allergies.

Salary and Benefits

$40–$45/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 40 hours guaranteed per week. Additional hours available as needed and discussed in advance. Healthcare stipend. Paid federal holidays. Potential opportunity for occasional additional weekend/date-night hours. Occasional family travel may be available for a nanny who is interested, including domestic travel and potentially international travel in the future. The family is ultimately looking for a long-term, trusted member of the household — someone who is warm, dependable, experienced, and genuinely passionate about caring for children. The ideal candidate will bring excellent infant-care knowledge while also being flexible enough to integrate seamlessly into an established family routine. Above all, the family values character, genuine care for children, strong experience, and the ability to work collaboratively over credentials alone.