Nanny / Family Assistant – 30 Hours/Week
Location: South Orange, NJ
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 30 hours/week
Compensation: $27–$32/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: PTO + mileage reimbursement
Employment Type: Part-time, long-term
About the Family
A warm South Orange family is seeking a long-term Nanny / Family Assistant to care for their two children, a 1-year-old and 4-year-old.
The family is looking for someone who is proactive, loving, energetic, organized, and genuinely enjoys creating a calm and engaging environment for children.
Care will be split between the children throughout the day. The nanny will spend time with the 1-year-old during the early afternoon, then transition to caring for the 4-year-old following preschool pickup.
One parent is a stay-at-home parent, while Dad works from home approximately 2–3 days per week.
Schedule
30 hours per week
- Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM is required for preschool pickup and afternoon care
- Friday availability beginning at 11:30 AM is required
- The remaining hours will be scheduled consistently with the selected candidate based on mutual availability and the family's needs
- The family is open to different schedule structures, including shorter days across the week or a combination of longer and shorter days
- Once established, the schedule will remain consistent week to week
- Weekend availability is a plus
- Additional availability on school holidays and days off is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, hands-on care for a 1-year-old and 4-year-old
- Engage the 1-year-old in age-appropriate play and enrichment
- Prepare food/snacks and assist with feeding
- Put the 1-year-old down for naps
- Pick up the 4-year-old from preschool
- Safely transport the 4-year-old to activities and playdates
- Coordinate playdates for the 4-year-old
- Lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities
- Encourage age-appropriate independence, learning, and exploration
- Follow the family's gentle-parenting approach, using calm redirection, clear boundaries, and explanations rather than harsh discipline
Family Assistant / Household Support
During appropriate periods when children are sleeping, with a parent, or otherwise occupied:
- Children's and household laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
- Load and unload dishwasher
- Keep kitchen cabinets and children's areas organized
- Toy cleanup and organization
- Vacuuming and light cleaning
- Wiping down kitchen counters and children's play areas
- Take out garbage and recycling
- Batch cooking and fruit/vegetable preparation
- Maintain household inventory
- Assist with organizational projects such as closet turnover and toy rotation
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and functional home environment
About the Household
- The family maintains a screen-free household; there is no television in the home
- The ideal nanny will remain off their phone/devices while working, except when needed for work-related communication
- The household has one cat
- The family values a proactive caregiver who plans ahead rather than waiting to be directed
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience caring for infants and toddlers
- Experience caring for multiple children
- A valid driver's license
- A clean driving record
- A reliable personal vehicle
- Current CPR certification
- Experience managing or willingness to learn how to appropriately manage a child's food allergy, including carrying an EpiPen
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A warm, patient, and nurturing personality
- Ability to actively engage with children without relying on screens
- Comfort supporting a gentle-parenting philosophy
- Reliable availability for the required Monday–Friday 3:00–6:00 PM schedule
The family prefers candidates who are vaccinated for COVID-19, influenza, and Tdap.
What We're Looking For
The right person will be more than a babysitter. This family is looking for a true nanny/family assistant who notices what needs to be done, takes initiative, keeps the children engaged, and helps the household run smoothly.
If you are dependable, proactive, warm, energetic, and enjoy both childcare and household organization, this could be an excellent long-term opportunity.
To be considered, please submit your resume.
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
