Full Time Nanny/House Manager needed in Wilmette, IL

Start: Flexible for the right candidate

Children: Two- One 5 year old and one 3 year old

Compensation: $30-$35/hour, based on experience

Schedule: Now through Labor Day: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM After Labor Day: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (flexible) Guaranteed 40 hours/week

Description:

Full-Time Nanny for Two Young Children in Wilmette

Location: Wilmette, IL

Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate

Schedule:

• Now through Labor Day: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

• After Labor Day: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (flexible) 

  Guaranteed 40 hours/week

Compensation: $30–$35/hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 2 weeks paid vacation (including one nanny-chosen week)

• 5 paid sick days

• Paid federal holidays

• Annual performance bonus

• Optional healthcare stipend
  Live-Out Position

About the Role

We’re a warm and energetic family in Wilmette seeking a full-time nanny to care for our two young children—a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old—while helping to keep our household running smoothly.

This is a dynamic, year-round role that shifts slightly with the seasons. During the summer, the role involves full-day care while the kids are out of school. Once both children return to full-time school in the fall, the focus will transition to household support in the early afternoon—including light organizing, grocery runs, and meal prep—followed by school pickup and after-school care through dinner, bath, and the evening routine.

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of energy, reliability, and capability—someone who’s confident managing two curious, high-energy kids while juggling small tasks and anticipating what needs to be done next.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-day care through the summer with outdoor play, creative activities, and structured routines

• After Labor Day: school pickup, snack, playtime, dinner, and bedtime prep

• Light meal prep, laundry for the children, and tidying kitchen/common areas

• Help with household organization (e.g., kids’ clothes, backpacks, supplies)

• Occasional grocery runs or errands

• Encourage age-appropriate independence and model kind, consistent boundaries

• Maintain a calm, low-screen, play-based environment

Who You Are

• Unfailingly reliable and punctual, with strong communication skills

• Naturally organized and proactive, able to balance care and logistics

• Warm, energetic, and confident managing two active children

• Comfortable thinking ahead and staying calm in changing situations

• Bonus if familiar with Montessori or other child-led learning methods, but not required 

• Experience is valued, but we also welcome candidates with less formal background who bring initiative, sound judgment, confidence, and a genuine interest in working with young children

Other Details

• Must be fully vaccinated and comfortable managing food allergies (EpiPen training can be provided)

• CPR certified (toddler and child)

• A nanny car is available for work-related driving; candidate must have their own transportation to/from the job

To Apply

If you’re looking for a fun, active, and long-term role where you’ll be valued as a key part of the family team—we’d love to hear from you!