Kind, Proactive, and Organized House Manager / Nanny in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Start: Late January / Early February (flexible for the right fit)
Children: Three children — girls ages 11, 13, and 14
Compensation: $30–$36/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–7:00pm and Friday 11:00am–5:00pm (30 hours/week guaranteed)
Description:
Kind, Proactive, and Organized House Manager / Nanny in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Start: Late January / Early February (flexible for the right fit)
Children: Three children — girls ages 11, 13, and 14
Compensation: $30–$36/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–7:00pm and Friday 11:00am–5:00pm (30 hours/week guaranteed)
Description:
About the Family:
A thoughtful, busy, and values-driven family in Cambridge is seeking a kind, capable, and proactive House Manager / Nanny to support their three school-aged daughters and help keep the household running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing childcare with household management and can confidently step in as a true right-hand support, especially when mom is traveling for work.
The children attend two different schools located ~20 and ~30 minutes away from the home, approximately 5–10 minutes apart. Monday–Thursday school pickups include the younger two children at 3:30pm and the oldest at 4:00pm. On Fridays, school ends at 2:00pm. The children participate in after-school activities including climbing, dance, and basketball. A family car is provided for on-the-job driving.
The family is Jewish, keeps a kosher home, and observes Shabbat, resulting in an earlier Friday schedule. One child is vegetarian, and dad follows a gluten-free and soy-free diet. Mom will source recipes, and cooking and meal prep support for the family and children is appreciated. A deep cleaner comes once per week.
Mom works mostly from an office and travels frequently. Dad works from home on Mondays and Fridays and is out of the home on other days. The family is looking for someone who can manage priorities independently and maintain a calm, organized household when parents are away.
Ideal Candidate:
The family is seeking a nanny/house manager who is:
Kind, gentle, patient, and empathetic
Responsible, reliable, and punctual
Proactive and a strong self-starter
Organized with excellent judgment and prioritization skills
Calm in communication and not overly sarcastic
Comfortable managing the household independently when mom is traveling
Interested in building strong, long-term bonds with the children
This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working with older children, values structure and autonomy, and takes pride in keeping a household organized and running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
Childcare & Family Support:
School and activity pickups using the family-provided car
Transporting children to after-school activities
Supporting after-school routines and transitions
Providing a calm, supportive, and engaging presence
Building strong, trusting relationships with each child
Household Support:
Kitchen tidying and daily resets
Laundry for the children and family
Light home tidying and organization
Grocery shopping and meal planning
Meal prep and assistance with dinner
Household inventory management
Running errands
Bi-weekly refrigerator clean-outs
Additional Needs:
No weekend or date-night care required
No travel required
Schedule:
Monday–Thursday: 1:00pm–7:00pm
Friday: 11:00am–5:00pm
30 guaranteed hours per week
Compensation & Benefits:
$30–$36/hour, depending on experience
Guaranteed hours
2 weeks paid vacation (nanny chooses 5 days)
5 paid sick days
Paid major federal holidays
Healthcare stipend open for discussion
Qualifications:
Prior experience caring for school-aged children
Comfortable supporting children with anxiety and ADHD
Strong organizational and household management skills
Valid driver’s license
Comfortable driving children using a family-provided car
Strong communication skills and sound judgment
Excellent references from past families
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a capable, warm, and proactive House Manager / Nanny seeking a long-term role with a respectful and appreciative family in Cambridge.