City: McLean
State: VA
Compensation: $30–$45/hour based on experience | 40 hours per week guaranteed
Start Date: ASAP
Children: Two children, ages 3 and 16. The nanny/family assistant will primarily be responsible for the 3-year-old girl.
Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation (one week aligns with the family’s prearranged vacation), 5 paid sick days, paid holidays, and a healthcare stipend if needed.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–7:30 PM. Occasional evening and weekend support for date nights and family events is appreciated.
Description:
About the Family & Role
A welcoming family in McLean, VA, is seeking an honest, flexible, and proactive nanny/family assistant to support their 3-year-old daughter and assist with household management. The family is looking for someone who is reliable, consistent, diligent, and detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and the ability to take initiative. The ideal candidate will be active, comfortable setting boundaries, and able to provide a balance of nurturing childcare and hands-on household support.
The 3-year-old girl is sweet, energetic, active, independent, and strong-willed. She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and participating in activities. She is currently working on potty training and still occasionally naps after school.
She typically wakes between 6:30 and 7:00 AM and leaves for school around 8:45 AM, with drop-off between 8:50 and 9:00 AM. School pickup is around 11:50 AM–12:00 PM. Her weekly activities include ballet on Thursdays at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM, as well as soccer on Sundays at 4:00 PM. The family may eventually resume gymnastics at MyGym. Afternoons often include playdates, trips to the park, and other engaging activities.
Mom is a stay-at-home parent, while Dad works in the office most days and occasionally has a hybrid schedule. The family is looking for someone who can work collaboratively with Mom while independently managing the afternoon routine and taking initiative throughout the day.
In addition to childcare, the position includes household management and family assistant responsibilities. Duties will include children's meal preparation, laundry for the children and assistance with family laundry, grocery shopping, meal planning, household errands, inventory management, coordinating contractors, and general home organization. The family is looking for someone who can help keep the household running smoothly and comfortably balance childcare with household responsibilities.
The family has one friendly 8-year-old Yorkie. The role will also include occasional travel to New York and approximately one international trip per year. The family is looking for someone who is comfortable with travel and occasional flexibility for evening and weekend support.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, nurturing, and engaging care for the 3-year-old
Support daily routines, including school pickup, meals, naps, and potty training
Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities, including reading, outdoor play, and creative experiences
Coordinate and transport the child to activities, playdates, and outings as needed
Encourage independence while maintaining appropriate boundaries and structure
Prepare meals and snacks for the child
Manage children's laundry and assist with family laundry
Maintain seasonal clothing inventory for the children
Keep the kitchen tidy and assist with general home tidying and organization
Complete household errands, grocery shopping, and meal planning
Help manage household inventory and coordinate contractors as needed
Assist with bottle cleaning and sanitation as needed
Take out the garbage and help maintain an organized household
Provide pet care for the family’s Yorkie as needed
Assist with servicing and maintaining family vehicles
Provide occasional evening and weekend support for date nights and family events
Accompany the family on occasional domestic and international travel
Requirements
Previous professional nanny or family assistant experience with strong references
Experience caring for toddlers and supporting early childhood development
Honest, reliable, flexible, and proactive, with the ability to take initiative
Consistent, diligent, and highly detail-oriented
Positive, active, and comfortable setting appropriate boundaries with children
Strong organizational and household management skills
Ability to balance childcare responsibilities with household tasks and errands
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle with a clean driving record
Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel
Flexible to provide occasional evening and weekend support
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a stay-at-home parent
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: One friendly 8-year-old Yorkie. Pet care as needed.
Transportation: The nanny/family assistant must have their own reliable vehicle for commuting and work-related driving. Parking is available.
Travel: Occasional domestic travel to New York and approximately one international trip per year.