[ ON HOLD: Hire in Process ] 397 | Full-time Professional Nanny for Mt. Lookout Famliy

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Requirements:
– Professional childcare experience, 2 years minimum
– Toddler care experience, required
– Nanny experience, preferred but not required
– Dependable, punctual and shows follow-through
– Engaging, nurturing, compassionate & patient
– Trustworthy, safe, attentive, with strong decision-making skills
– Knowledge of toddler milestones and early childhood development
– Interacts with the child through conversation, play, and hands-on engagement
– Creative in planning activities and outings to support learning and growth
– Attentive to home/yard safety (busy street, retaining wall, driveway)
– Immunizations (TDAP, annual flu shot, 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 need not apply.

Start date:
The family is flexible upon finding the right fit. 

Schedule:
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Hours typically fall within 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with most days starting at 9:00 a.m. and occasional 8:00 a.m. starts. The family will guarantee 40 paid hours each week, even if fewer hours are worked.

Pay Range:
$24.00 – 30.00/hour dependent on experience, education, and expertise. Overtime rate of time and a half goes into effect after 40 hours/week. At 40 hours/week, the expected gross amount is $960–$1,200/week, or $49,920–$62,400 annually. 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).When the family travels, the nanny will receive 2+ additional weeks per year off and paid. A car will be provided for work-related transportation. The family will guarantee pay at 40 hours/week, even when the nanny is given unrequested time off, when the family vacations, or when a day ends early. Healthcare stipend is negotiable.

Children:
The family has one daughter who is 16 months old. She is a sweet, happy, social toddler who is active, curious, and loves to explore. She enjoys reading, stuffed animals, bubbles, chalk, swings, walks, and time outside. She is a great eater, highly mobile, and loves interacting with people and the family dog. A typical day includes morning playtime, activity or outing, such as a trip to Ault Park, the zoo, the aquarium, or a neighborhood walk, followed by lunch around 11:30 a.m. G16mos then takes a nap from approximately 12:30–2:30 p.m., with the afternoon spent engaging in play and outdoor time. She has dinner at 5:00 p.m.

Family values:
This family values kindness, integrity, emotional intelligence, and treating others well in everyday interactions. They hope to raise a confident, independent child who is strong, curious, and compassionate. They enjoy exploring the world together—Tumblebees on Saturdays (followed by brunch), visiting the zoo and aquarium, taking walks and hikes, listening to music, and watching their daughter discover new experiences. When it comes to guidance, they value age-appropriate communication and anticipate sharing clear boundaries, consistentency, and explaining the “why” behind rules. The parents will support emotional development, encourage independence, and foster resilience. Both parents work from home; they have an office on the third floor. They do enjoy being able to stop down for lunch and check in with their daughter during the day. The parents love seeing the small moments where learning “clicks” and watching their daughter gain confidence and joy in everyday experiences.

Duties include:
Basic care and clean up after the child.Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks. Child’s laundry. Keeping the house picked up and orderly—wiping counters/table, vacuuming high-traffic areas, putting toys away, etc. Loading and unloading the dishwasher. Planning activities and outings that support development. Transportation to parks, play areas, and fun local outings.The family encourages daily outdoor time, purposeful play, and engaging activities.

Pets:
The family has an 8-year-old mini Goldendoodle (40 lbs) who is sweet and friendly. The only care will be to let her out in the fenced yard on occasion; walking her is optional.

Hopes:
Ultimately, the family is seeking a professional toddler nanny who is experienced, dependable, trustworthy, and highly engaged. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience, strong developmental knowledge, and a proactive, creative approach to daily activities. They hope to find someone who is nurturing, compassionate, patient, and safety-focused, and who views nannying as a long-term professional career. The family requires a 1-year commitment, but expects the role will be needed for the next 5–10 years.