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Job description
Nanny/Family Assistant Position
A warm family in Darien, Connecticut is seeking a loving Nanny/Family Assistant for their sweet 18 month old son. The family may eventually relocate to Greenwich, but the schedule and responsibilities are expected to remain the same following a move. Mom is a stay-at-home parent, while Dad works in New York City. The family describes their home as safe, warm, loving, and casual and is looking for someone who will work collaboratively with Mom while also being comfortable caring for their son independently.
Their son is a sweet, smiley, curious, and bright toddler who loves playing and reading. His days typically include a class, free play, playground time, outings or errands. The family does not use screen time and takes an affectionate, hands-on approach to parenting, with gentle guidance rather than a severe or overly disciplinary style.
This is a blended Nanny/Family Assistant position, with approximately 65% of the role focused on childcare and 35% on household support. The family would love someone who is highly engaged with their son; playing with him, reading, getting on his level, attending classes and outings, and closely supervising him, while naturally transitioning to family assistant responsibilities when Mom is spending time with him.
The ideal candidate is calm, but affectionate and genuinely loves children. The family prefers someone who is comfortable taking direction and following their lead while still offering thoughtful suggestions and proactively raising any safety concerns. They especially value a nanny who is hands-on rather than sitting on the sidelines during classes, playground visits, and activities.
Start Date: October 12
Schedule: Monday–Friday; family is flexible within approximately 8:00/9:00 a.m.–3:00/4:00/5:00 p.m., depending on the agreed schedule. Guaranteed hours will be based on the final schedule. Additional hours are available periodically for dinners out, and there may be opportunities for increased hours as the family grows.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, loving, and developmentally appropriate care for the family's 1.5-year-old son
Engage actively in play, reading, music, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, playground time, and age-appropriate enrichment
Accompany or independently take the child to classes, activities, playdates, parks, library programs, and outings
Research and suggest new activities, classes, and playdate opportunities
Maintain a highly safety-conscious approach and proactively communicate potential safety concerns
Support the family's affectionate, hands-on parenting style
Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the child
Assist with family food preparation and cooking as time permits
Complete children's laundry and select parents' laundry
Assist with ironing, steaming, and wardrobe organization as needed
Maintain organization of the child's play areas, toys, clothing, and belongings
Help organize closets, pantry, refrigerator, and household storage areas
Keep track of household supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
Complete grocery and pharmacy runs and occasional personal errands such as dry-cleaning pickup
Assist with online orders, returns, packages, and shipping as needed
Empty the dishwasher and assist with kitchen cleanup
Take out diaper garbage and complete general household resets
Clean up after the child and his meals
Assist with light household tidying as time permits
Work collaboratively with Mom and naturally transition between childcare and household responsibilities based on the day's needs
Communicate regularly with parents and provide updates and photos throughout the day
Qualifications
Strong professional nanny experience
Strong infant and toddler experience
Family Assistant or Mother's Helper experience is a plus
Warm, affectionate, and genuinely child-focused
Calm and understated personality
Highly safety-conscious and attentive
Comfortable following parents' direction while offering thoughtful suggestions
Hands-on and engaged during activities and outings
Strong communication skills
Organized and naturally tidy
Comfortable balancing childcare and household responsibilities
Comfortable working alongside a stay-at-home parent
Comfortable cooking and assisting with family meal preparation
Proactive about children's activities, enrichment, and safety
Flexible and able to adapt responsibilities based on the family's needs
Willing and able to travel occasionally with the family
Requirements
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Own vehicle strongly preferred for commuting
Family vehicle provided when transporting the child
Comfortable swimming and supervising a child around water
Up-to-date on standard childhood vaccinations
Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel
Legally able to work as a W-2 household employee
Non-smoker
Salary and Benefits
$35–$42/hr, depending on experience and agreed weekly schedule
Guaranteed weekly hours based on the agreed schedule
Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40
W-2 employment
10 days paid vacation/PTO of the nanny's choosing
5 Paid sick days
Paid holidays or holiday pay
Health insurance stipend negotiable
Mileage reimbursement when using personal vehicle for work-related errands
All travel expenses, meals, airfare, and accommodations covered by the family
Private bedroom provided while traveling
Live-out preferred; open to live-in for the right candidate
If live-in, private bedroom and bathroom within the family's home
Worksite address
darien, CT, 06820, US
Who can apply
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