Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, energetic, and highly experienced full-time nanny to provide attentive, nurturing, and engaging care for our three wonderful school-aged children: a 4-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy, and a 10-year-old boy. The role includes child-related housekeeping tasks, meal preparation (primarily on weekends), and flexible coverage from Wednesday through Sunday (approximately 50 hours/week). This includes Friday and Saturday overnight/sleepover nights (live-in).
Schedule (Flexible based on family needs)
- Wednesday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: Starting at 8:00 AM (with Friday & Saturday sleepover nights)
- Total: ~50 hours/week, with occasional adjustments as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate, and engaging care for children ages 4, 7, and 10
- Manage morning and bedtime routines
- Prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals and snacks on weekends
- Safely transport children to school, appointments, activities, and events (valid driver’s license and clean driving record required)
- Supervise homework, after-school activities, and playtime
- Maintain organized, tidy child spaces (bedrooms, play areas, and belongings)
- Handle children’s laundry, wardrobe organization, and light child-related housekeeping
- Collaborate closely with parents to ensure structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional childcare experience in private homes
- Outstanding professional references from previous families
- Strongly preferred: Proven experience supporting children on the autism spectrum or with neurodiverse needs
- Warm, patient, emotionally attuned, and an excellent communicator
- Highly reliable, proactive, organized, energetic, and adaptable to changing schedules
- Intelligent, forward-thinking, and able to take initiative in a dynamic household
- Comfortable with occasional domestic family travel (as needed; optional based on availability)
- Flexible for summer coverage (e.g., rotational 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, or mutually agreeable schedule)
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $45/hour weekdays; $55/hour weekends
- Overtime paid as applicable
- Full benefits package (including health insurance)
- Overnight fee: $150 per sleepover night
If you’re a nurturing, responsible professional passionate about fostering joyful, structured, and supportive experiences for school-aged children—and especially if you bring expertise in neurodiverse support—we’d love to hear from you!
About Lily Pond Services
Lily Pond Services is a bespoke domestic staffing firm that partners with families to find experienced domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. At Lily Pond, you can connect with confidence through our trusted customized placement process. We use a thorough and efficient placement process to help find the right staff to suit your specific needs.