A busy and welcoming family in Westport, CT is seeking an experienced full-time Nanny/Family Assistant to care for their two children, ages 5 and 8 years old. This position offers a great long-term opportunity for a warm, proactive, and highly organized individual who enjoys balancing childcare with household management.

The family is offering 30–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on the candidate’s experience and availability. The children are in school from 8:30am–3:30pm, and the role will be roughly 50% childcare and 50% family assistant responsibilities.

This is a casual, down-to-earth household, and the ideal candidate will feel comfortable collaborating closely with the parents, communicating openly, and contributing ideas to ensure the home runs smoothly.

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• Provide loving, attentive care for two children, ages 5 and 8

• Manage daily school pickups, after-school activities, and playdates

• Maintain structure and consistency in routines and boundaries

• Organize and manage household tasks including tidying, errands, inventory, and scheduling

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers such as cleaners, landscapers, and maintenance staff

• Support the family with class sign-ups, school needs, and clothing organization

• Partner with parents to ensure strong communication and teamwork

• Assist with occasional travel 

• 5+ years of professional experience as a nanny and family assistant/household manager

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Confident communicator who takes initiative and welcomes feedback

• Experience with school-aged children and confident in setting appropriate boundaries

• Comfortable managing a household independently while parents work both inside and outside the home

• Legal to work in the U.S.

• Excellent English communication skills

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Local candidates preferred

$35-$40 per hour + paid leave