Proactive Full-Time Nanny/Household Manager Needed in Boston, MA (Back Bay)
Start: Late January or early February (some overlap with current nanny/house manager for training)
Children: Two children, ages 15 (girl) and 12 (boy).
Compensation: $30–$40/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–7:30pm (40 hours guaranteed) Flexibility is appreciated for occasional later evenings.
Description:
About the Family:
A warm and dynamic family in Back Bay, Boston is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and proactive Full-Time Nanny/Household Manager to support their two school-aged children, ages 15 (girl) and 12 (boy).
Their daughter is mature, independent, and focused on school and rowing. She is kind, caring, and self-sufficient, with a calm and grounded personality. Their son is sweet and intelligent. He can be slower to warm up but forms strong bonds once comfortable. He thrives with structure, patience, and a consistent routine and enjoys robotics, skiing, and one-on-one engagement. Family is looking for a nanny who can help children with school work.
The family values reliability, warmth, and initiative, and is seeking a professional who can manage both after-school care and household organization with ease. The household also includes three Labradoodles, who need afternoon walks and occasional grooming appointments. The parents primarily work outside the home, with occasional work-from-home days.
Ideal Candidate:
Smart, reliable, organized, and self-sufficient
Warm, caring, and emotionally intelligent
Flexible, proactive, and confident managing household responsibilities independently
A strong and safe driver (comfortable navigating Boston)
Open-minded and liberal in outlook, serving as a positive mentor and role model
Enjoys older children and supporting their independence while maintaining structure
Comfortable with multitasking and household management duties
Responsibilities:
School pickups, driving to and from extracurricular activities, lessons, and appointments
After-school care and engagement with the children
Kitchen tidying and general household organization
Laundry for the children and parents
Meal prep for the children and simple family-style meals as needed
Errands, grocery shopping, and meal planning
Household inventory management and seasonal clothing organization
Coordinating with vendors or contractors as needed
Pet care for three Labradoodles (walks, grooming appointments, and feeding as needed)
Qualifications:
Prior experience with school-aged children
Strong driving record; familiarity with Boston preferred
Confident with household management responsibilities
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–7:30pm (40 hours guaranteed)
Flexibility is appreciated for occasional later evenings.
Compensation & Benefits:
$30–$40/hour, depending on experience
40 guaranteed hours per week
Paid vacation days, sick days, and major holidays
Annual discretionary bonus and annual raise
Long-term incentive bonus (minimum 2-year commitment)
Healthcare stipend available
Family can provide a car for the right candidate, though preference is for someone with their own (parking provided)
Start Date:
Late January or early February (some overlap with current nanny/house manager for training)
This is a wonderful opportunity for a capable, engaging professional who enjoys working with older children and managing a well-run household. The family hopes to find a long-term partner who will bring both warmth and structure to their home.