City: Newton
State: MA
Compensation: $30–$35/hour based on experience | 40 guaranteed hours per week
Start Date: ASAP for the right fit
Children: 4-year-old boy and 1-year-old boy
Benefits: 5 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days (5 aligned with the family’s prearranged vacation time and 5 at the nanny’s discretion), paid major federal holidays, annual raise, and a monthly healthcare stipend if needed.
Schedule: Monday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Wednesday, 10:15 AM–6:15 PM; Thursday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The family guarantees 40 hours per week and appreciates flexibility on occasion with advance notice. Additional date-night and weekend support would be appreciated but not required.
Description:
About the Family & Role
A warm family in Newton, MA, is seeking a kind, energetic, and proactive nanny to care for their two young boys, ages 4 and 1. The family is looking for a long-term partner who will become a trusted right-hand person to Mom throughout the day, bringing a collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented approach to the household. Mom is a stay-at-home parent, while Dad works primarily from the office.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for early childhood development, a growth mindset, and an eagerness to continue learning and incorporating new childcare philosophies and approaches. The family values consistency of care and is looking for someone who is open to collaborating with the parents and learning about their preferred approaches to child development, emotional regulation, behavioral support, and milestones such as potty training. A nanny who is receptive to feedback, takes initiative, and approaches new challenges with curiosity and flexibility will thrive in this role.
The 4-year-old is an active, curious boy who enjoys reading, learning, and play. He attends school four days per week from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM. His afternoon routine includes lunch at home, quiet time, followed by snack time, playtime, dinner, and a bedtime routine beginning at 7:00 PM. The family would love a nanny who enjoys reading with him and supporting early literacy and phonics skills.
The 1-year-old is at an exciting stage of development and follows a two-nap schedule. Both children enjoy active experiences, including swim classes, and the family appreciates a nanny who enjoys getting outside, exploring, and keeping the children engaged throughout the day.
The family values a caregiver who models the behaviors they hope to cultivate in their children, particularly patience, kindness, emotional regulation, and follows through on loving but firm boundaries. Strong communication skills and the ability to read the room and anticipate what is needed throughout the day are especially important.
The family maintains a no-screen-time policy for the children and is looking for a nanny who is fully present and engaged during working hours, including keeping personal phone use to a minimum. The role also includes child-related household responsibilities to help maintain a smoothly functioning home.
An important household consideration is that Mom has an allergy to scented products. The nanny must be comfortable avoiding all scented products, including personal care items and laundry detergents, to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the family.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for both children
Collaborate closely with Mom to maintain consistency of care, routines, and expectations
Support the children's developmental milestones through engaging, age-appropriate activities and play
Incorporate early literacy activities, including reading books and practicing phonics skills with the 4-year-old
Model strong emotional regulation, patience, kindness, and respectful communication
Maintain loving but firm boundaries and support the children through transitions and big emotions
Remain open to learning and implementing the family's preferred childcare philosophies and approaches
Be comfortable spending time outdoors with the children throughout the year, regardless of season
Prepare meals and snacks for the children
Clean and sanitize bottles and feeding supplies
Assist with kitchen tidying and general household cleanup
Communicate proactively with parents and maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship
Take initiative, anticipate household needs, and adapt to changing priorities throughout the day
Requirements
Professional nanny experience with excellent references
Experience caring for multiple young children, including infants and toddlers
Patient, kind, energetic, and nurturing, with a good sense of humor
Able to model emotional regulation and maintain loving but firm boundaries
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Proactive, flexible, and able to take initiative and read the room
Enjoys reading with children and facilitating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
Comfortable spending time playing outdoors with children year-round
Comfortable adhering to a strict no-screen-time policy and limiting personal phone use while working
Willing to use only unscented personal care and household products due to Mom's allergy
Comfortable with occasional schedule flexibility with advance notice
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: No pets.
Transportation: Nanny will need their own vehicle for commuting. Parking is provided.
Travel: No travel required.