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 childcare with family assistant support while tag-teaming with the parents, who remain very involved. The ideal candidate is organized, warm, and able to balance childcare, household logistics, and thoughtful communication. 

The family seeks someone who can confidently help manage a lively household, engage the children in active and creative ways, provide knowledgeable and robust homework help, and support errands, organization, and day-to-day needs. The home includes one small elderly dog who may need occasional walking or feeding. 

This role is structured as full-time, approximately 37 hours/week, with the following recurring components: 

• One full weekend day (Saturday OR Sunday), approximately 9AM–6PM (minimum 9 hours): 

During this shift, alongside caring for the children and performing family assistant responsibilities, the candidate must be comfortable assisting with: 

– Kitchen cleanup and general tidying 

– Maintaining kids’ spaces and common areas 

– Kids’ laundry 

– Cooking simple, healthy meals 

– Preparing items for activities 

– Feeding and walking the family dog 

• One weekday overnight (day to be agreed with candidate, may change each sports season, but flexible):

Typically 12PM–12PM next day (approx. 14.5 daytime hours + 9.5 overnight hours). 

Overnight expectations include routine childcare, maintaining structure, and ensuring smooth morning transitions. 

• One weekly date night: 

Generally 5PM–9PM (4 hours). 

• Occasional travel (5–10 days per year; candidate must have a current passport).

• School pick-ups/drop-offs and driving to activities (clean driving record required) 
• Homework help, especially supporting the twins (requires some math ability)
• Engaging, age-appropriate play, sports, and active time with the 7-year-old 
• Engaging all children in creative, physical and educational activities
• Coordinating playdates, planning outings, and facilitating extracurriculars 
• Family assistant tasks: errands, returns, inbox monitoring, scheduling, managing school communication, light computer work, home organization 
• Grocery shopping, cooking for the children and meal prep assistance as needed 
• Collaborating with mom while also taking initiative and working independently 
• Occasional pet care (feeding, walking the dog)

• Minimum 5+ years of nanny experience with similar age groups 
• Experience handling assistant/household support tasks 
• Calm, warm, patient, and measured presence; able to provide quiet but confident authority 
• Strong organizational skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities 
• Ability and effectiveness in keeping kids engaged and off screens 
• Teaching or tutoring experience strongly preferred 
• Confident swimmer required; skiing a plus 
• CPR & First Aid certified 
• College degree strongly preferred (especially in education or child development) 
• Clean driving record; fully vaccinated

• $40–$45/hour ($76,960-$86,580)
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays 
• Health insurance stipend negotiable