Experienced Nanny Educator / Family Assistant
Schedule: Initially 4:00 PM–9:00 PM, transitioning to 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
Pay: $35 per hour, based on credentials and experience
Location: Section 10, South of Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada
Start Date: September 1st 2026
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, dependable, and proactive Nanny Educator to provide attentive evening care for our toddler and, beginning in mid-November, support our family following the arrival of our second baby.
Our toddler will turn two in November and currently attends daycare. The nanny will initially work from approximately 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Beginning around mid-November, the position will transition to a full eight-hour shift from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
This is not a passive babysitting position. We are looking for an experienced childcare professional who can build a strong bond with our children, understand developmental milestones, plan meaningful activities, manage evening routines, and independently prepare for the following day.
Primary ResponsibilitiesToddler Care and Development
- Pick up our toddler from daycare using a safe and reliable vehicle.
- Build a warm, secure, and consistent relationship with her.
- Plan age-appropriate educational play, sensory activities, crafts, reading, music, movement, and developmental exercises.
- Create weekly or monthly activity plans based on her developmental milestones, interests, and emerging skills.
- Prepare all materials and activities in advance so they are ready for the following day.
- Keep the child actively engaged and limit unnecessary screen time.
- Observe developmental progress and communicate meaningful updates to the parents.
- Support language development, emotional regulation, independence, social skills, and age-appropriate learning.
Evening Routine
- Oversee dinner, playtime, bath time, and the complete bedtime routine.
- Help establish and maintain calm, consistent sleep habits.
- Prepare the toddler’s clothing, daycare items, activity supplies, and other necessities for the following day.
- Keep the child’s play, eating, sleeping, and activity areas clean and organized.
Meal Planning and Preparation
- Plan, prepare, and serve balanced, highly nutritious meals and snacks for the toddler.
- Prioritize fresh, wholesome foods rather than sugary snacks or convenience foods.
- Maintain awareness of appropriate toddler portions, choking hazards, and food safety.
- Use the fully equipped family kitchen and keep it clean after meal preparation.
- Maintain a running list of groceries or supplies needed for the child’s meals and activities. Parents will purchase all approved ingredients and materials.
Newborn and Postpartum Support
Beginning around mid-November:
- Assist with evening newborn care through midnight.
- Support feeding, burping, diapering, soothing, settling, and safe sleep routines.
- Help clean and organize bottles, feeding supplies, and newborn-care items.
- Provide reliable evening support so the mother can recover and rest postpartum.
- Work collaboratively with the parents while confidently managing both toddler and newborn needs.
Required Qualifications
- Significant professional nanny experience, preferably with both toddlers and newborns.
- Formal education or credentials in early childhood education, child development, Montessori education, teaching, nursing, newborn care, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience creating and implementing age-appropriate developmental activities.
- Strong understanding of toddler milestones, positive discipline, sleep routines, nutrition, and newborn care.
- Current infant and child CPR and first-aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving history, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance.
- Authorization to work legally in the United States.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and provide strong professional childcare references.
- Comfortable working in a home with pets (we have 1 golden doodle male, 4 years old, very calm and friendly)
Ideal Candidate
The right candidate will be:
- A qualified professional
- Highly proactive and able to identify what needs to be done without constant direction.
- Organized and capable of planning activities, meals, routines, and supplies in advance.
- Consistent, punctual, energetic, and fully engaged during working hours.
- Warm and affectionate while maintaining clear routines and boundaries.
- Able to execute plans on time and follow through reliably.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and communicating openly with the parents.
- Able to remain focused and avoid personal phone use or other distractions while responsible for the children.
- Interested in becoming a trusted, long-term member of the family’s childcare team.
Compensation
- $35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Guaranteed schedule and additional employment terms to be discussed with qualified candidates.
- All approved food, educational, craft, and activity materials will be provided by the parents.
Application Instructions
Please submit on the Indeed platform the following:
- A current résumé detailing your professional childcare experience.
- Relevant degrees, certifications, or early-childhood credentials.
- Your experience with toddlers, newborns, meal preparation, and developmental activity planning.
- At least three professional childcare references.
- Confirmation that you are available for the required evening schedule.
- A brief description of how you would plan an educational and engaging week for a two-year-old.
Hiring Process:
Qualified candidates will complete the following hiring process:
- Initial video interview to discuss professional experience, credentials, availability, childcare philosophy, and suitability for the position.
- In-person interview with the family, including a meeting with the toddler.
- Paid two-week trial period to evaluate punctuality, engagement, communication, initiative, childcare skills, activity planning, meal preparation, and overall compatibility with the family.
- Professional reference verification, including confirmation of previous childcare employment, responsibilities, and dates of employment.
- Comprehensive background check and drug screening, completed with the candidate’s consent and in accordance with applicable law.
- Final employment confirmation following successful completion of the interviews, trial period, reference checks, background check, and drug screening.
Candidates must be willing to complete every stage of the hiring process.
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
