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Engaging Nanny & Family Assistant for School-Aged Children Needed in Chicago, IL

United States·ChicagoFull-Time Nannymid

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Location: Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park Area)Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-OutStart Date: June 1, 2026Children: two school-aged children, ages 6 and 9 years old Pets: one cat Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM (with occasional flexibility) Compensation: $30–$38/hour, based on experience and…

Requirements Summary

Minimum of 3+ years of recent childcare experience, including at least 1 year in a professional nanny or private household caregiver role Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record Reliable personal vehicle with current insurance (IRS…

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Requirements

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40 guaranteed hours per week
2 weeks paid vacation
3 Paid sick days
6 Paid holidays
Overtime compensation for any additional hours
Health insurance stipend (up to $400 per month)
Annual performance bonus

Responsibilities

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Childcare Responsibilities

→Morning routine support, including preparing children for school
→School pick-up and afternoon care
→Homework assistance and academic support
→Planning age-appropriate activities, playdates, and enrichment outings
→Supporting emotional development and positive behavior
→Coordinating extracurricular activities and schedules

Family Assistant / Household Responsibilities

→Light housekeeping related to the children, including laundry, folding, ironing as needed, and ensuring clothing is organized and stocked
→Daily tidying of children’s bedrooms, play areas, and common spaces to maintain a structured and orderly environment
→Organizing toys, books, school materials, and extracurricular items to ensure everything is easily accessible and maintained
→Meal preparation and snack preparation for children, including packing school lunches and preparing after-school snacks
→Weekly grocery shopping and occasional household errands (e.g., pharmacy runs, returns, or small household purchases)
→Maintaining and managing children’s calendars, school schedules, and extracurricular commitments to ensure smooth coordination
→Keeping track of school forms and important deadlines and communicating them to parents as needed
→Supporting parents with general household flow, including helping prep for busy mornings, afternoons, and transitions between activities
→Occasional assistance with family organization projects (closets, playroom rotation, seasonal children’s items, etc.

Ideal Candidate:

→Reliable, proactive, and highly organized, with strong attention to detail
→Warm, engaging, and emotionally attuned to children, fostering both structure and creativity
→Strong communicator with both children and parents, able to provide clear and consistent updates
→Able to take initiative while respecting household routines and parental guidance
→Calm under pressure, adaptable, and confident managing changing daily schedules
→Professional, discreet, and long-term minded, with a commitment to consistency and stability
→Confident navigating city driving and traffic conditions, with strong awareness of safety and punctuality
→Energetic and hands-on, with the ability to keep children engaged through both structured and free play
→Comfortable supporting academic routines while also encouraging independence and confidence in children
→Able to seamlessly balance childcare responsibilities with light family assistant support as needed

Qualifications:

→Minimum of 3+ years of recent childcare experience, including at least 1 year in a professional nanny or private household caregiver role
→Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
→Reliable personal vehicle with current insurance (IRS mileage reimbursement provided)
→Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain prior to start
→Minimum age: 21 years old
→Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a strong plus
→Non-smoker
→Up-to-date TB and Tdap vaccinations
→Must be a U.S. citizen or hold valid work authorization/visa documentation
→Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive criminal background and reference check
→Available to begin by June 1, 2026
→Must be based in Chicago, IL or surrounding areas

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