City: Baltimore (Poplar Hill)
State: MD
Compensation: $35–$45/hour based on experience | 40 guaranteed hours per week
Start Date: ASAP for the right fit
Children: 4.5-year-old girl, 2.5-year-old girl, and a third child expected in March 2027
Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, major federal holidays, 401(k) with a 50% employer match, and a healthcare stipend (open to discussion).
Schedule: 40 guaranteed hours per week:
Monday: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday: Flexible day, with one of the following schedules agreed upon together and with advance notice: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, or 1:30 PM–7:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Occasional date-night support is appreciated but not required.
Description:
About the Family & Role
A warm, busy family in Baltimore's Poplar Hill neighborhood is seeking a professional, reliable, and nurturing nanny/family assistant to care for their two young daughters, ages 4.5 and 2.5, and welcome their third child in March 2027. Mom will be the infant's primary caregiver for the first two months after their arrival. The family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, is playful and engaging, and is equally comfortable taking initiative with household responsibilities. This is an opportunity for a mature, trustworthy, and communicative caregiver who is interested in becoming a long-term, valued member of the family.
The older daughter is independent, easygoing, and a natural rule follower who is a wonderful big sister. Her younger sister has a funny, silly personality and is a bit more spirited. Both children enjoy soccer, music, and gymnastics. The older child attends full-day preschool four days a week and half-day on Fridays, while the younger child attends half-day preschool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The family is seeking someone who is playful, patient, and genuinely enjoys getting down on the floor to engage with the children. The ideal candidate will understand how to adapt their approach to each child's individual personality while maintaining a firm, loving, and consistent presence. Experience caring for infants and toddlers is important.
Mom works a hybrid schedule and is in and out of the home throughout the day. Dad travels frequently for work, so the family values a nanny who is dependable, flexible, and comfortable working independently.
In addition to childcare, the role includes meaningful family assistant responsibilities. The family would love someone who enjoys cooking and is comfortable helping with household organization and day-to-day management. Responsibilities include children's meal preparation, family laundry, dishes, grocery organization, keeping children's spaces tidy, managing household essentials, and assisting with packages, returns, and contractors.
Professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for the children are especially important to this family. They are looking for someone who is proactive, emotionally intelligent, and able to read the room without needing direction. A strong candidate will communicate openly, use good judgment, take initiative, remain engaged and off their phone while caring for the children, and be willing to adapt to the family's changing needs.
Travel is a strong preference. The family has homes in Florida, New Orleans, and a beach house in New Jersey and would love a nanny who is comfortable traveling with them. Accommodations and a family vehicle will be provided while traveling.
Responsibilities
Facilitate age-appropriate, enriching, and educational activities throughout the day
Support daily routines, preschool schedules, activities, meals, and transitions
Maintain a firm, loving, and consistent approach to childcare
Prepare meals and snacks for the children and assist with simple family meals if comfortable
Clean bottles and maintain proper bottle sanitation
Clean up after children's meals and activities and manage dishes
Maintain family laundry and tidy children's bedrooms, play areas, and shared spaces
Organize toys, the playroom, pantry, and household essentials
Assist with putting away groceries and keeping track of household supplies
Help manage household logistics, including receiving packages, handling returns, and letting contractors into the home
Communicate proactively with parents and anticipate household needs
Travel with the family as needed, if comfortable
Requirements
Previous professional nanny experience with excellent references
Experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
Genuine love for children and an enthusiastic, playful approach to caregiving
Professional, mature, trustworthy, and exceptionally reliable
Proactive and self-directed, with strong initiative and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills and the ability to read the room and anticipate family needs
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing household needs and schedules with appropriate advance communication
Comfortable balancing hands-on childcare with family assistant and household management responsibilities
Enjoys cooking and is comfortable with children's meal preparation
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing household tasks
Interested in a long-term position and becoming a valued member of the family
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
Comfortable with domestic travel alongside the family (strong preference)
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: One 14-pound Cavapoo. The dog is sweet and well-trained.
Transportation: The family prefers the nanny to have their own reliable vehicle for commuting and work-related driving. A car allowance will be provided, and parking is available.
Travel: Domestic travel is a strong preference. The family has homes in Florida, New Orleans, and New Jersey. Travel accommodations and a family vehicle will be provided.