Full-Time Nanny – Issaquah $35-$40/hr DOE | Approx. 35 hrs/week | Start Late August / Early September
Warm, active Issaquah family seeking a reliable, engaging nanny for their 11-year-old son. He is bright, thoughtful, and active, with interests including books, graphic novels, Pokémon, card games, hiking, outdoor activities, libraries, bookstores, dogs, and creative activities. The family is looking for someone who can provide consistency, structure, encouragement, and genuine engagement while helping support routines, homework, independence, and daily responsibilities/chores such as taking out the trash.
This role is primarily focused on childcare, transportation, homework support, and building a positive relationship with the child. During school hours, there may also be opportunities to assist with light household support tasks.
Schedule The family is flexible and open to two scheduling structures:
- Potential split shift schedule before and after school if the nanny lives close enough for that arrangement to work well logistically
- Primarily afternoon/evening schedule (example: 12 PM–6 PM or 1 PM–7 PM)
Approx. 35 guaranteed hours/week.
Responsibilities
- School drop-off and pick-up (depending on schedule)
- Driving to activities and lessons
- Homework support and routine guidance
- Encouraging independence and helping reinforce responsibilities and life skills
- Engaging in activities and outings aligned with the child’s interests
- Light household support while child is at school, potentially including:
- Laundry
- Light tidying and organizing
- Vacuuming
- Occasional dog walking
- Possible grocery shopping, errands, or simple meal prep assistance
Ideal Candidate
- Warm, dependable, and engaging
- Enjoys working with older children/tweens
- Comfortable providing structure, consistency, and routine
- Patient and encouraging while supporting independence and responsibility
- Open communicator who can work collaboratively with parents
- Comfortable with large, friendly dogs (German Shepherd and Mastiff)
- Comfortable working in a Christian household environment
- Experience with neurodivergent children, autism, and/or ADHD preferred but not required
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Clean driving record
- Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related driving
- Professional references required
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
