A warm, professional family in Dallas is seeking a part-time nanny to support the care of their two young daughters (3 years old and 8 months old). Both children are in full-time daycare, and the role will primarily focus on afternoon/evening support, as well as one weekend day. The ideal candidate will be proactive, engaging, and confident managing toddler behaviors while supporting a busy, dual-working household. Start date would ideally be in late April/early May.

Schedule

• Approx. 20 hours per week
• Weekday evenings: typically 4:00/5:00 PM – 8:00/9:00 PM
• One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday): ~9/10 AM – 2/3 PM
• Flexibility required for occasional schedule adjustments
• Approximately 20 full days per year (school closures): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Family prefers a consistent schedule, with some flexibility as needed
• Two consecutive days off - exact days TBD

• Pick up children from daycare and transport safely home
• Prepare children’s meals and bottles
• Assist with bath time and evening routines
• Provide attentive, hands-on care (primarily supporting one child at a time while a parent is home)
• Engage children in age-appropriate, creative, and educational activities
• Support toddler development and help manage transitions/tantrums with a calm, gentle approach
• Accompany family on weekend outings (park, swim lessons, birthday parties, etc.)
• Maintain organization of children’s areas, including tidying, laundry, and light household support related to the children
• Follow family preferences and routines, including dietary restrictions

• Background in early childhood education, Montessori, or similar philosophies
• Experience with speech or occupational therapy support
• Proactive, takes initiative, and comes prepared with activities and ideas
• Warm, engaging, and able to build strong rapport with children
• Culturally aware and respectful of family’s religious practices and dietary restrictions
• Flexible and team-oriented mindset

• Minimum 5+ years of professional childcare experience
• Experience with infants and toddlers
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal vehicle
• Comfortable with driving children (car seats provided; mileage reimbursed)
• Strong swimmer (home has a pool; supervision required)
• Comfortable supporting a child working on emotional regulation and developmental milestones
• Professional, reliable, and highly organized
• No history of substance abuse (background and drug screening required)
• Fluent in English
• Comfortable working in a home with occasional staff/vendors

• $30–$35/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid in accordance with state law
• Mileage reimbursement
• PTO and standard benefits
• Opportunity for additional hours/earnings during extended care days and travel