Overview
A busy family of four is seeking a proactive, dependable Nanny/Family Assistant to support both childcare and household management. The children are 10 and 6. The family also has a 15-pound dog; occasional dog care is needed. They are looking for a tech-savvy, resourceful self-starter who is comfortable navigating apps and ideally has experience with Google Sheets. The right person will take initiative—building organized to-do lists, researching household services, finding efficient solutions, and helping Mom with her company. The family hopes to find someone who can step into a true partnership and become a long-term presence in the children’s lives: organized, dependable, academically minded, and engaged with school-age kids. Support learning, coordinate busy schedules, and create fun, enriching experiences throughout the week. The ideal candidate is active and engaging, anticipates the family’s needs, and keeps a positive, calm energy in the home. If you are a multitasker who loves supporting families and creating a safe, fun, well-managed environment, this is the role.
Schedule & Location
- Southwest Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida.
- Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Must be flexible to occasionally adjust hours, stay later, work an occasional weekend, or provide overnight support with advance notice.
- Travel flexibility is a plus.
Typical Day
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. — Family assistant duties and errands, including but not limited to: organizing children’s clothing; general household organization; meal planning, grocery shopping, and light meal prep; running errands; maintaining household inventory (Amazon and other apps); keeping children’s rooms organized; helping manage family schedules; and serving as a reliable extra set of hands.
3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Childcare, including supervising playdates; planning engaging activities and outings; assisting with homework and encouraging outdoor play; supporting evening routines; preparing healthy, kid-friendly dinners; tidying up; and bath and bedtime prep.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaged, reliable care for school-age children (ages 10 and 6), including homework support, activities, playdates, and outdoor play.
- Support evening routines: healthy kid-friendly dinners, tidy-up, bath, and bedtime prep.
- Handle household organization, children’s rooms and clothing, meal planning, groceries, light meal prep, errands, and inventory/ordering.
- Help manage family schedules and create organized task lists.
- Research household services and implement efficient systems.
- Assist Mom with company-related support as requested.
- Provide occasional care for the family’s 15-pound dog.
- Observe strict allergy awareness; one child has a tree-nut allergy.
- Maintain a calm, positive presence and anticipate family needs.
Requirements
- Mid-career professional with strong longevity and excellent references.
- Experience with school-age children.
- Reliable vehicle, confident and safe driving, and a clean driving record.
- Proactive, organized, independent, and adaptable, with strong time-management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Tech-savvy: comfortable with scheduling apps, grocery delivery, Amazon, and similar tools; Google Sheets experience preferred.
- Enjoys preparing simple, healthy, kid-friendly meals.
- Comfortable around a small family dog; occasional dog care required.
- Polite, kind, and flexible in supporting both the children and the household.
- Interest in a long-term commitment.
- Travel flexibility is a plus.
About Lily Pond Services
Lily Pond Services is a premier domestic staffing agency specializing in personalized placements for families. We connect families with experienced, reliable professionals through a trusted and thorough process, ensuring the perfect fit for your unique needs.