ENERGETIC + COMPASSIONATE NANNY NEEDED FOR FAMILY IN STERLING, VIRGINIA

Location: Sterling, Virginia, 20165

Children: 6-year-old

Compensation: $35-$40/hr

Schedule: Part-time, guaranteeing 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday. See description for details.

Description:

A welcoming family is seeking an energetic nanny to care for their energetic 6-year-old daughter. 

Full of energy, their adorable 6-year-old daughter is always on the move. She’s a bright and spirited young girl with a strong will and a vibrant personality! Friendly and outgoing, she loves connecting with others and brings a lively energy to any room. She is curious and thrives with variety and engagement, as she tends to seek out new and exciting activities when things slow down. With a busy schedule, she attends kindergarten from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. She’s very smart, and people often find her to be beyond her classmates. In her free time, she loves doing arts, crafts, and playdates. She also participates in after-school activities, enjoys going to the park, and swimming in the pool. Her summer plans include summer camp from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. She has type 1 diabetes and ADHD, both of which are well-managed with medication. The ideal nanny will be knowledgeable and bring a supportive and proactive approach, assisting with meals, medication, and encouraging her independence along the way.

Mom is a dedicated and hard-working woman who leads her family with care and love, while also supporting and regularly visiting her husband, currently in a nursing home. While they do not adhere to any specific childcare philosophy, they describe their parenting style as loving, nurturing, and laid-back. As a family, they do lots of fun activities, like spending time with friends, travelling, and doing arts and crafts together. Mom will be going back to work in the fall, with a weekly rotating schedule. The ideal candidate will be highly flexible and adaptable to meet this family’s evolving needs. Upon Mom’s return to work, the nanny will also be responsible for school drop-offs. They should possess a unique blend of calm authority, compassion, and a calm demeanor. Energetic and patient, the right nanny will be able to keep up with their daughter’s busy schedule and active nature. Lastly, they will have to epitomize reliability, honesty, and kindness while always prioritizing the child’s well-being and making thoughtful and informed decisions.

This exciting role’s responsibilities have a special focus on childcare. The nanny will be monitoring their daughter’s blood sugar levels at all times and administering insulin as needed for carb counts and elevated levels. Additional duties will include safely driving their daughter to and from kindergarten and different activities, providing attentive sick care if needed, light preparation of healthy meals and snacks, and cleaning up afterwards. The nanny will also plan fun, educational, age-appropriate activities, coordinate playdates with friends, and actively engage in playtime. Lastly, they will assist with light household tasks such as general tidying and organizing, running errands, and loading and unloading the dishwasher, among others.

Qualifications 

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• High school diploma
• Experience working with children with Diabetes and ADHD preferred
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable and insured vehicle
• Clean driving record
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Flexible and adaptable with scheduling

Schedule

Part-time, guaranteeing 30 hours per week. The general schedule will run Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage as needed. Mom’s work schedule rotates weekly, so flexibility will be highly valued. Starting in the fall, weekends may be required, with days off during the week. The working hours will be from 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Compensation

The family is offering $35-$40/hour based upon 30 guaranteed hours per week, which equates to up to $1,050-$1,200/week, and an anticipated annual base income of $54k+-62k+/year. This position is paid legally, on a W-2, subject to regular deductions and withholdings as required by law. 

Benefits

The family is offering a monthly healthcare stipend, 3 days of paid sick time, 5 days of paid time off, paid major holidays, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for on-the-job travel.

Start Date

This role will begin ASAP. Apply today!

Additional Notes

At this stage, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact you if the family is interested in meeting you or if we need additional information.