A warm, busy family of six is seeking a proactive, calm, and intuitive Family Assistant/Nanny. With four children (ages 14, twin 11-year-olds, and a 7-year-old), this role blends after-school childcare with family assistant responsibilities during school hours. The family values someone organized, warm, and able to respect the parents’ wish to remain actively involved with their children.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing multiple kids’ schedules and engaging them in a creative and active way, as they are running errands, assisting with home organization, and supporting household logistics. The family has one small elderly dog, so occasional light pet help may be needed.

Sample Schedule

The schedule below is just an example. The family is looking for someone to help with about 8 hours per week while children are in school with family assistant tasks, two afternoons/evenings per week while children are home, two early mornings per week, one weekday overnight, and several hours on one weekend day. Weekday scheduling will revolve around the family’s sports schedules, which change twice per year, as well as the candidate’s preference. Weekend scheduling also revolves around sports. Schedules will be set up with the candidate and agreed on in advance.

• Monday: 2PM–9PM
• Wednesday: 2PM–9PM, then overnight until Thursday
• Thursday: 7AM–2PM
• Friday: 7AM–10AM
• Saturday or Sunday (candidate’s preference): minimum 6–8 hours (set in advance, based on sports schedules)
• One overnight per week is required
• One weekend shift required
• Occasional travel (5–10 day trips, passport ready)

• School pick-ups/drop-offs and driving to activities (clean driving record required)
• Homework help, especially with twins needing extra support
• Engaging, age-appropriate play and activities (especially active play with 7-year-old son)
• Coordinating playdates, planning outings, and supporting extracurriculars
• Household/family assistant tasks: errands, returns, ordering gifts, managing school communication, inbox monitoring, scheduling, organization, light computer work
• Grocery shopping and light meal prep as needed (family values healthy, balanced meals; housekeepers and mom also cook)
• Shared responsibilities with mom, while taking initiative and working independently

• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Calm, patient, warm, measured presence; quiet authority works wonders in our chaotic household
• Respectful, firm yet gentle approach with children
• Able to keep kids off screens and engage them actively and creatively
• Flexible, adaptable disposition
• Confident swimmer (required); skiing a plus, but not required
• Teaching or tutoring background highly valued
• Open to travel

• Minimum 5+ years of nanny experience with similar age group
• Experience, whether personally or through employment, with assistant-type tasks
• College degree completed or in process required, preferably (but not necessarily) in child development
• Strong preference for candidates with teaching or tutoring experience
• CPR & First Aid certified and current
• Confident swimmer
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license
• Fully vaccinated

• $40–$45/hour, W-2 on the books
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays
• Health insurance negotiable