Location: Private home in the Nashville, Tennessee area
Primary Day: Saturdays preferred
Possible Flexibility: Sundays may be considered for the right candidate
Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time
Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour with weekly Pay!
Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is selected, with flexibility based on the family’s needs and the candidate’s availability
A private family in the Nashville area is seeking a warm, dependable and attentive weekend nanny who genuinely enjoys helping children learn, grow and feel supported.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who understands that quality childcare is built on patience, consistency, safety, encouragement and meaningful engagement. The selected nanny will help create a calm and positive environment where the child can learn, play, follow a healthy routine and feel comfortable throughout the day.
The ideal candidate will bring both heart and professionalism into the home. We are looking for someone who can take initiative, communicate clearly, remain actively engaged and provide the family with peace of mind.
This is an active childcare position, not a passive supervision role.
The weekend nanny must remain present, attentive and involved throughout the entire shift. The selected candidate will support the child’s safety, routine, learning, meals, hygiene, activities and emotional well-being.
The nanny should be comfortable working independently while following the family’s specific instructions, preferences and household routines.
The weekend nanny will:
Provide attentive and nurturing supervision throughout the entire shift.
Maintain the child’s safety at all times.
Follow the family’s established routines and instructions.
Support age-appropriate independence.
Encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and kindness.
Provide calm and respectful redirection.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Communicate promptly regarding concerns or changes.
Provide clear updates about the child’s day.
Remain alert and responsive throughout the shift.
Avoid excessive personal telephone use while responsible for the child.
The nanny should be comfortable planning meaningful, age-appropriate activities that support learning, communication, creativity and social development.
Activities may include:
The nanny should balance structured learning with free play, meals, rest, personal care and outdoor activities.
Activities must be safe, engaging and appropriate for the child’s interests, abilities and developmental level.
The nanny may be responsible for:
Preparing lunch and dinner
Preparing age-appropriate snacks
Following the family’s dietary instructions
Maintaining a calm and safe mealtime routine
Encouraging appropriate table manners
Monitoring food and fluid intake
Cleaning dishes after meals
Wiping counters and eating surfaces
Returning the kitchen to a clean and organized condition
Promptly reporting food reactions, choking concerns, vomiting or other significant issues
The nanny must follow all family instructions regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions and approved foods.
Depending on the child’s needs, responsibilities may include:
Assisting with bathing
Supporting handwashing and hygiene routines
Assisting with toileting when needed
Helping with dressing
Supporting hair and grooming routines
Encouraging age-appropriate independence
Maintaining the child’s privacy and dignity
Keeping personal-care supplies organized
Reporting skin concerns, injuries or changes immediately
Personal care must always be provided with patience, respect and appropriate boundaries.
The nanny should use calm, respectful and age-appropriate approaches when supporting behavior.
Expectations include:
Using positive reinforcement
Providing clear and consistent directions
Offering appropriate choices
Using calm redirection
Helping the child identify and express emotions
Encouraging respectful communication
Avoiding yelling, threats, humiliation or physical punishment
Following the family’s approved behavior-support expectations
Communicating significant behavioral concerns to the family
This position includes light household responsibilities directly related to the child and the child’s daily routine.
Responsibilities may include:
Washing, drying, folding and putting away the child’s laundry
Changing the child’s bedding when necessary
Organizing clothing and supplies
Cleaning toys and activity materials
Keeping the bedroom and play area organized
Cleaning food and dishes after meals
Returning activity areas to an orderly condition
Keeping commonly used areas safe and free from hazards
Replenishing child-related supplies when directed
Leaving the home organized and ready for the family at the end of the shift
This position does not require unrelated heavy housekeeping.
When approved by the family, the nanny may:
Supervise outdoor play.
Take the child on walks.
Visit a nearby park.
Participate in approved community activities.
Encourage physical movement and age-appropriate exercise.
Maintain close supervision in public areas.
Follow all family safety instructions.
Keep the family informed of planned activities and locations.
The child may only be transported in a vehicle when specifically authorized by the family and after all transportation, insurance and safety requirements have been satisfied.
The nanny must provide clear and professional updates regarding:
Meals and snacks
Activities
Learning exercises
Rest periods
Hygiene and toileting
Mood and behavior
Outdoor activities
Injuries or safety concerns
Changes in routine
Supplies that may be needed
Any significant concern that occurred during the shift
Questions or concerns should be communicated promptly rather than being left until the end of the day when immediate attention may be required.
The ideal candidate is:
Warm, patient and nurturing
Naturally comfortable working with children
Dependable and punctual
Calm during challenging moments
Attentive to safety
Creative and engaging
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable following established routines
Able to work independently
Willing to take appropriate initiative
Respectful of the family’s home and belongings
Comfortable preparing meals
Comfortable supporting hygiene and toileting
Comfortable completing child-related laundry and cleaning
Able to communicate professionally
Flexible when the day does not go exactly as planned
Committed to protecting the child’s privacy
Candidates must demonstrate:
A warm and encouraging presence
A positive and professional attitude
Appropriate personal hygiene
Clean and suitable clothing
Respectful communication
Emotional maturity
Sound judgment
Personal accountability
Reliable attendance
Strong follow-through
Appropriate childcare boundaries
Respect for confidentiality
Pride in providing high-quality care
Personal telephone use must be limited during the shift. The nanny must remain attentive and actively engaged with the child.
Sleeping, napping, bringing unauthorized visitors, using alcohol or illegal substances, or leaving the child without approved supervision is strictly prohibited.
All applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old.
Possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Have previous professional childcare, nanny, daycare, tutoring, school or related experience.
Be a non-smoker for this placement.
Possess a valid and current Tennessee driver’s license.
Maintain current automobile insurance.
Have reliable personal transportation.
Maintain an acceptable driving record.
Have a working telephone.
Remain reachable during scheduled assignment hours.
Arrive on time for every scheduled shift.
Work the complete scheduled shift.
Provide accurate application and availability information.
Provide a complete five-year employment history.
Provide five professional references.
Provide current contact information for all references.
Understand that friends and family members may not be used as professional references.
Complete all required onboarding paperwork.
Complete orientation and placement-specific instructions.
Follow all attendance, communication, privacy and safety expectations.
Protect the privacy of the child and family.
Promptly report incidents, injuries and safety concerns.
Respect the family’s space, belongings, routines and preferences.
Safely perform the essential responsibilities of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
All applicants must be willing and able to:
Complete a comprehensive background check covering up to 15 years, where legally permitted.
Complete required criminal-record screening.
Complete applicable abuse and neglect registry checks.
Complete applicable sex-offender registry checks.
Successfully complete a mandatory pre-employment drug screening.
Participate in additional drug screening when required by policy.
Provide complete and truthful screening information.
Report any legal change that may affect the ability to provide safe childcare.
Complete employment and professional-reference verification.
Applicants may be disqualified for a history involving child abuse, neglect, exploitation, theft, fraud, violence, weapons, serious drug-related activity or other conduct that would prevent safe placement, subject to applicable laws and individual review.
Any placement or employment offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screenings, verifications and onboarding requirements.
Applicants must possess physical copies of all required documents before advancing through the formal interview and placement process.
Applicants must be prepared to present:
A valid government-issued photo identification
A valid and current Tennessee driver’s license
Current automobile-insurance documentation
Proof of high school completion, GED or equivalent
Social Security documentation when required for payroll and tax purposes
A birth certificate or other acceptable proof of identity or age when legally permitted and applicable
Any childcare-related licenses or certifications listed on the application
Any additional placement-specific documentation requested during onboarding
Documents must be current, readable and complete.
Photographs displayed on a telephone, incomplete screenshots, expired documents or unreadable copies may not be accepted during formal document verification.
Applicants who do not have the required physical documents available may have their interview or verification appointment rescheduled until the required documentation can be presented.
For privacy and identity protection, applicants should not text or email photographs of Social Security cards, birth certificates or other sensitive identity documents. Secure verification instructions will be provided.
For federal Form I-9 verification, applicants may present any acceptable document or combination of documents authorized under federal law. Applicants will not be required to present a particular Form I-9 document when another legally acceptable option is provided.
Applicants must have:
A valid Tennessee driver’s license
Current automobile insurance
Reliable personal transportation
An acceptable driving record
The ability to travel consistently to the family’s Nashville-area home
The ability to arrive on time without relying on the family for transportation
The selected nanny must immediately report any change affecting their driver’s license, automobile insurance, vehicle availability or ability to report to the assignment safely.
Transporting the child is not automatically authorized. The child may only be transported after receiving specific approval and completing any additional transportation requirements.
Consistency and dependability are essential to this position.
The selected nanny must:
Confirm scheduled assignments according to placement procedures.
Arrive on time and prepared.
Work the complete scheduled shift.
Remain at the home until the scheduled end time or until properly relieved.
Notify the appropriate contact immediately if an emergency affects attendance.
Follow all call-off procedures.
Provide as much advance notice as possible for schedule concerns.
Maintain reliable telephone communication.
Respond promptly to scheduling messages.
Avoid making independent schedule changes with unauthorized individuals.
Promptly report emergencies, incidents and safety concerns.
Never leave the child unattended.
Never leave the assignment early without authorization.
Repeated lateness, call-offs, failure to communicate, leaving early without authorization or failure to report for an accepted shift may result in removal from the placement.
The selected nanny must protect the privacy of the child and family.
The nanny must not:
Share the family’s address or private information.
Post photographs or videos of the child.
Discuss the child or family on social media.
Invite visitors to the home.
Provide family information to unauthorized individuals.
Remove photographs, documents or personal information from the home.
Use information learned during the assignment for personal purposes.
Share personal information about the child with friends or relatives.
Exchange confidential family information through unsecured communication.
Any photographs or communications involving the child must be specifically authorized by the family.
Childcare may require the ability to:
Sit or play on the floor
Stand and walk for extended periods
Bend, reach, kneel or squat
Participate in active indoor and outdoor play
Assist with bathing and dressing
Complete child-related laundry and light cleaning
Respond quickly during an emergency
Supervise the child closely in the home and community
Safely assist the child according to age and developmental needs
Applicants must disclose any limitation that could prevent them from safely completing the essential responsibilities of the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
Prior nanny experience
Daycare experience
School or classroom experience
Early childhood education experience
Child-development experience
Tutoring experience
Experience planning educational activities
Experience working with children in structured environments
Strong Saturday availability
Long-term weekend availability
Excellent professional references
Experience balancing learning, routine, play and safety
The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.
The starting rate within the advertised range will be determined by relevant factors such as:
Childcare experience
Nanny or daycare background
Education and qualifications
Reliability
Availability
Professional references
Ability to meet the family’s scheduling needs
This position is more than weekend coverage. It is an opportunity to provide consistency, encouragement, structure and meaningful care that supports a child’s growth while giving the family peace of mind.
The right nanny will not simply complete tasks. They will create a safe, positive and dependable environment where the child feels encouraged and the family feels confident.
Applicants should be prepared to share:
Childcare experience
Complete weekend availability
Saturday availability
Earliest possible start date
Relevant nanny, daycare, school or tutoring experience
Educational background
Five professional references
Complete five-year employment history
To apply or learn more, call or text 615-645-3999.
