Nanny in Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
City: Chicago (Roscoe Village)
State: Illinois
Compensation: $30–$40/hour | 40 hours/week guaranteed
Start Date: Mid-August, with flexibility for the right fit
Children: 3 children (4-year-old girl, 2.5-year-old boy, and baby girl due in early October)
Benefits: 10 paid vacation days (5 days aligned with the family's prearranged vacation schedule and 5 days at the nanny's discretion), 5 paid sick days, paid major federal holidays, annual discretionary bonus, annual raise, and a monthly healthcare stipend.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Flexibility for occasional weekend support or date nights is appreciated but not required
Description:
About the Family
A warm, collaborative, and welcoming family in Chicago's Roscoe Village is seeking an experienced, engaging nanny to become an integral part of their growing family. With a baby girl due in early October, they are looking for someone who is excited to provide attentive care for their older children while confidently supporting their transition into life with three children. The family values teamwork, open communication, and creating a loving, structured home where their children can thrive.
Mom is a stay-at-home parent who is highly involved in the children's daily lives, while Dad primarily works from the office with occasional work-from-home days. They are seeking a nanny who enjoys working alongside an involved parent, communicates openly, and naturally becomes an extension of the family. The household follows a no-screen philosophy and values imaginative play, outdoor activities, and maintaining a clean, organized home environment.
About the Role
This role centers around providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for the family's children while supporting their busy schedules and encouraging continued learning through play and exploration. The family's four-year-old daughter will attend school five mornings each week before returning home for quiet time and afternoon activities, including swimming and dance. Their two-and-a-half-year-old son attends a two-hour school program on Tuesdays and Fridays, which the nanny may accompany him to, while also enjoying music, soccer, swimming, and other enriching activities throughout the week.
The family is seeking a nanny who is warm, loving, playful, dependable, and highly engaged. They value someone who is positive, energetic, collaborative, and an excellent communicator with the ability to work closely alongside Mom while confidently taking initiative throughout the day. Infant experience is especially important as the family prepares to welcome their newborn this fall.
In addition to childcare responsibilities, the nanny will assist with child-related household tasks to help keep the home running smoothly. Responsibilities include preparing meals for the children, children's laundry, kitchen tidying, bottle cleaning and sanitation, and light home tidying and organization.
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and team-oriented, with a genuine love for children and a collaborative mindset. The family hopes to find someone who values a clean, organized home, embraces a screen-free environment, and is excited to build a long-term relationship with their family.
Requirements:
Prior professional nanny experience
Strong infant experience
Experience caring for multiple young children
4-year college degree preferred
Strong understanding of child development and developmental milestones
Warm, nurturing, loving, and engaging personality
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable collaborating with a stay-at-home parent
Organized, dependable, and proactive
Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license
Excellent references from previous families
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: None
Transportation: Nanny must have a reliable personal vehicle for commuting to the home. Parking is provided. A family vehicle will be available for transporting the children during working hours.
Travel: No travel required.