394 | Full-time Professional Nanny for O’Bryonville Family

Requirements:
– Professional childcare experience, 2 years minimum
– Infant care experience, required
– Dependable, punctual and shows follow-through
– Engaging, nurturing, compassionate & patient
– Trustworthy, safe, attentive, with good decision-making skills
– Knowledge of infant milestones and early childhood development
– Uses play to encourage fine motor, gross motor, and speech growth
– Interacts with the baby through conversation and playful engagement
– Has open communication with parents
– Comfortable working in a multi-level home with stairs
– Up-to-date immunizations (TDAP + annual flu shot), required
– Covid vaccine, preferred but not required
– Clear background check, driving record and drug test
– CPR/First Aid certified prior to start date
– Non-smoker
*Nannies who seek to bring their own child MAY apply.

Start date:
Mon., Feb. 9th. The family also has some flexibility for the nanny to start sooner. 

Schedule:
30–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday, typically between 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The weekly schedule and total hours may vary, but the family will guarantee a minimum of 40 paid hours each week, even if fewer hours are worked. The exact schedule will be provided at least one month in advance.

Pay Range:
$25.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and expertise. Overtime at time and a half applies for any hours worked over 40 per week. Based on a 40-hour workweek, the position offers a minimum gross pay of $1,000–$1,200 per week ($52,000–$62,400 annually), with expected overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week. Taxes will be withheld.

Benefits:
Family will offer 8 PTO days to be used for vacation, sick and personal days. Nanny will have 6 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). In addition, when the family travels, the nanny will have an additional 2-3  weeks per year off and paid. The family will reimburse miles driven during the workday at the federal mileage rate. The family will guarantee pay at 40 hours/week, even in the case where the nanny is given unrequested time off, when the family vacations or ends a day early. Healthcare stipend is negotiable.

Children:
The family is expecting their first baby, due at the end of November. The gender is still a surprise—stay tuned! Mom plans to breastfeed and will pump as needed. They will begin with baby-led routines, gradually introducing structure as age-appropriate, including sleep training when the baby is ready. The family understands that every baby is unique and is flexible in adjusting routines to meet the child’s needs.

Family values:
This family cherishes kindness and compassion, fosters a curiosity for the world, and embraces the pursuit of becoming their best selves. The parents enjoy spending time together as a family—cooking, being outdoors, taking walks, visiting the zoo, traveling, and sharing meals—while also appreciating quiet evenings at home. Their home is walkable to the Lilypad, local park, and O’Bryonville. As they think ahead to guiding their child, the parents hope to raise a child who is resilient and confident. They value consistent guidance and helping them understand that challenges and occasional disappointments are part of growing and learning. Both parents are physicians; Mom’s schedule varies, starting as early as 7:00 a.m., with one day off each week, while Dad has a more fixed schedule. Dad may work from home one day a week, and has a separate office from the family space. The parents are most excited to watch their child grow into their own unique personality, discover the world, and share the things they love while nurturing their curiosity and passions.

Duties include:
Basic care and clean up after children. Child’s bottle and meal prep. Child’s laundry. Keeping the house picked up and orderly, wiping counters/table, vacuuming, putting stuff away, etc., Transportation. The family encourages getting out for activities, walks, and play. Nanny will be asked to keep a simple written baby log (or app) to support communication with parents.

Pets:
The family does not have any pets. 

Hopes:
Ultimately, the family is seeking a professional infant nanny who is experienced, dependable, trustworthy and engaging. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience, including strong infant care expertise. They should be punctual, and show follow and capable of making good decisions. The family values someone who is engaging, compassionate, and patient, with knowledge of infant and early childhood development. The nanny should incorporate play that supports fine motor, gross motor, and speech development, and be vocal and interactive during play. The family requires a 1 year commitment, but could see the role being needed for the next 2-5 years.