We're a Black, queer, neurodivergent-affirming family looking for a warm, dependable, engaging Family Assistant & Adventure Nanny to become a trusted part of our family's village.
We're not looking for someone to simply supervise our children—we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building meaningful relationships with kids, encouraging their curiosity, and helping create joyful childhood experiences.
Whether that's creating arts and crafts, exploring museums, reading together at the library, visiting parks and splash pads, swimming, attending community events, or simply following the girls' interests, we're looking for someone who loves being an active participant in childhood.
As our family and business continue to grow, we're hoping to find someone who is excited to grow with us.
About Our Family:
We are a Black, queer, neurodivergent-affirming family raising two incredible elementary-aged girls.
We believe children deserve respect, compassion, curiosity, and autonomy. We prioritize emotional regulation, gentle guidance, and creating a home where our children feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves.
We're looking for someone whose values align with creating an inclusive, affirming, and nurturing environment.
Schedule:
This position will begin on a part-time basis with potential to grow.
Initial schedule includes:
- Every Thursday evening during the school year
- The 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of each month
- Approximately 8–12 hours on scheduled weekend days
- Occasional additional hours with advance notice
As our family's needs and business continue to grow, there may be opportunities for additional hours and expanded Family Assistant responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, engaged care for two elementary-aged girls
- Plan creative, educational, and age-appropriate activities
- Enjoy arts and crafts, reading, imaginative play, science activities, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning
- Take the girls to parks, libraries, museums, splash pads, swimming, community events, extracurricular activities, and other enriching experiences
- Prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and simple dinners for the children
- Support emotional regulation using neurodivergent-affirming approaches
- Drive the children safely to activities and appointments
- Keep children's spaces tidy after meals and activities
- Run occasional family errands, including grocery pickup, package returns, and other approved errands
- Provide regular communication and updates throughout the day when appropriate
- Be comfortable traveling with the family for future domestic and international trips
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 25 years old
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Experience supporting autistic and/or other neurodivergent children
- Neurodivergent applicants are especially encouraged to apply
- Strong swimmer
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Reliable, insured vehicle
- Comfortable transporting children
- Able to pass a comprehensive background check
- Able to meet pre-employment screening requirements
- Willing to sign a Confidentiality & Privacy Agreement as a condition of employment
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals for children
- Three recent professional childcare references required
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in education, child development, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, recreation, or a related field
- Creative, playful, and enjoys planning enriching activities
- Passport holder or willing to obtain one
- Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel
- Interested in building a long-term relationship with our family
Compensation & Growth
- Starting pay: $20–25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for performance-based raises as responsibilities and hours increase
- Eligibility for a performance review after the first 90 days
- Mileage reimbursement when transporting the children or running approved family errands
- Admission costs covered for outings and activities with the children
- Meals provided during longer shifts and family travel
- All work-related travel expenses covered
- CPR/First Aid renewal reimbursement may be available for long-term team members
Our Hiring Process
We're committed to finding the right long-term fit for both our family and our future Family Assistant & Adventure Nanny.
Our hiring process includes:
- Application review
- Initial phone or video interview with our hiring team
- In-person interview
- Meet-and-greet with our children
- Reference checks, driving record review, and background check for selected finalists
- Paid working interview for finalists (with me present throughout the visit)
- Final offer including signed at-will employment contract and NDA
During the working interview, you'll spend time getting to know our family, interacting with the girls, participating in activities together, and giving us all an opportunity to determine whether we're a great fit for one another.
To Apply
Please email the following:
- A brief introduction about yourself
- Your résumé (if available)
- A summary of your childcare experience
- Your experience supporting autistic or other neurodivergent children
- Your availability
- Confirmation of your CPR/First Aid certification
- Three recent professional childcare references
- Your desired hourly rate
If selected, we'll also ask you a few questions during the interview process, including:
- Why does this role interest you?
- What are your favorite activities to do with elementary-aged children?
- How do you support children who are overwhelmed or dysregulated?
- What does respectful, child-centered care look like to you?
- Are you comfortable with occasional travel?
- Why do you think you'd be a great fit for our family?
We're looking for someone who values kindness, consistency, communication, creativity, and creating joyful childhood experiences. If you're excited about becoming a trusted part of our family's village and growing alongside our family, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
