Private Westport, Connecticut family is seeking a Live-Out (local to Connecticut) energetic Nanny/Family Assistant with current infant-to-toddler experience.
Potential candidates will meet in person on April 29 or April 30, 2026.
Hire Date: Mid-June 2026
The family will move into their home in Westport, Connecticut target move-in date: Mid-June, 2026, however they are willing to offer a sign-on bonus if they find the right fit sooner.
Position: Full-Time Live-Out Nanny/Family Assistant
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm, guaranteed 50 hours, MUST be flexible with occasional evenings or weekends
Salary: $40 per hour, Payroll, OT after 40 hours, Health Insurance stipend if needed
Relocation: No – local candidates only, must reside within a reasonable commute to residence in Westport, CT.
About the Family
Warm and welcoming busy professionals moving to Westport, Connecticut, (currently in Miami), are looking to hire a dedicated, proactive, professional to join their household. The family will move into their home (target move-in date: Mid-June, 2026), however after a successful virtual interview, they are willing to meet a potential candidate on April 29 or April 30, while they are in town for a short stay.
They are also willing to trial candidates beginning in May 2026 in FL.
The family values discretion, reliability, and someone who will be a long-term fit and have the flexibility to travel with them, if they travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay.
- Children: (G) almost 8 months old, will be 1 year-old end of August
Responsibilities
- ACTIVELY Engage with baby
- Accompany to appointments, restaurants, running errands
- Assist with sleep training, especially day napping
- Keep nursery and common areas clean and tidy
- Baby Laundry only
- Baby cooking only
- Keep nursery/common spaces clean and tidy
- When parents are with the baby, help out as needed with errands: dry cleaning, picking up, grocery shopping, post office, opening and disposing of boxes, returning items
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate has current experience recognizing infant and toddler development and milestones.They should be active, energetic, naturally nurturing, maintain a positive attitude, and take pride in keeping the environment structured, clean, and peaceful. Proactive, trustworthy, and confident in their skills. A flexible mindset with strong communication skills and a calm demeanor. Someone looking for a long-term placement and becoming a valued part of the family.
What Works Best for Family
- Someone who is active and energetic, takes initiative, and highly organized
- Creative, engages in educational activities to help baby meet developmental milestones, and enjoys the outdoors
- Extremely clean and hygienic: Washing hands as soon as entering home, comfortable not wearing shoes (or indoor shoes only) in the home
- Incredibly caring and nurturing
- Pleasant and patient disposition
- Must not wear any fragrances, scented lotions, or jewelry
- Flexibility to travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay
Position Requirements
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Must be flexible. Flexibility to travel for short or longer term periods to Miami or a future Mountain home for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay.
- Experience: MUST have infant and toddler experience, including recognizing milestones and actively engaging with the baby
- Good swimmer
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CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
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Driver’s license and clean driving record, MUST have a car for reliable transportation to/from the residence. Car provided for use
- Willing to travel occasionally, if needed. Additional compensation
- References: Minimum of 2 excellent References
- Background: Background checks upon a contingent offer of hire
- Must be authorized to work in the United States