Nanny & House Manager

About the Family

A warm, active family in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced, career-dedicated Nanny and House Manager to join their household on a full-time basis. This is a long-term position with a family that values consistency, genuine connection, and a professional approach to household management. The children range in age from 3.5 to 9 years old and are in school through the afternoon, creating a natural rhythm of household management during the first portion of the shift before transitioning to active, hands-on childcare through the evening routine.

The ideal candidate is someone who views being a nanny not as a stepping stone but as a vocation someone who takes pride in creating a nurturing, organized, and joyful environment for children and family life alike.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (40 hours/week). Children are in school until approximately 3:30 PM, allowing for household-focused work before transitioning to active childcare through the evening routine.

Childcare Responsibilities

• School pickup and transportation to after-school activities
• Homework help and support with reading, spelling, and school assignments
• Kid-focused meal preparation and dinner
• Bath time, bedtime routine, and getting children settled for the night
• Park outings, playdates, and enrichment activities
• Reading together and engaging in age-appropriate play and learning

Household Responsibilities

The family has a professional housecleaner who services the home four times per month. The family has a housecleaner 4x per month. Deep cleaning of the home is not part of this role. Day-to-day household responsibilities are focused on maintaining the flow and organization of family life:

Children's laundry

Tidying and maintaining children's spaces between housecleaner visits

Running errands related to children and household essentials (groceries, school supplies, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$42/hour (W-2, fully on the books)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic, nurturing, calm presence, organized, flexible, and positive outlook
• Career-dedicated — this is not a stepping stone position
• 10+ years of professional nanny/household management experience
• Proven commitment and long-term tenure with previous families
• Strong household management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach with parents
• Comfortable managing a busy household with multiple children at different ages
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills a plus

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of recent, professional nanny/childcare experience
• Verifiable long-term references from previous employers
• CPR & First Aid Certified (current or willing to renew prior to start date)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Fully vaccinated
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid government-issued identification
• Willing to complete comprehensive background check, reference checks, and payroll onboarding

Non-smoker

Valid driver's license with clean driving record