Nanny/Family Assistant needed in Bethesda, MD
Position: Part-Time Nanny / Family Assistant
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM (30 hours per week)
- Flexibility required to stay late during busy seasons (spring and fall)
- Flexibility for date night and Saturday coverage as needed.
Compensation: $30-32/hr paid via payroll
Benefits:
- 2 weeks paid time off
- 5 paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Start Date: ASAP
About the Family
A warm, busy professional family in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a loving, energetic, and highly organized Nanny/Family Assistant to help manage their household and support their two daughters. Both parents have demanding schedules. They are looking for a true partner who can help keep afternoons and early evenings running smoothly.
Children: Two girls, ages 8 and 10 (attending two different schools)
Pets: One friendly Golden Retriever and one cat
Responsibilities
Childcare & Afternoon Coverage
- Pick up the children from school and transport them to daily after-school activities (often at different locations)
- Engage the girls in active, playful, and age-appropriate activities at home
- Support homework time as needed
- Provide warm, attentive supervision during afternoons and evenings
Family Assistant & Household Support
- Light housekeeping related to the children and daily flow of the home, including:
- Cleaning up after breakfast
- Vacuuming the kitchen
- Making the children’s beds
- Children’s laundry
- Assist with weekly meal planning and light meal prep
- Run occasional errands (post office, grocery runs, returns)
- Feed pets and provide occasional dog walks as needed (daily dog walker is already in place)
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is energetic, organized, and comfortable managing logistics on the go. Someone who enjoys being active, playing games, and engaging with school-aged children will thrive in this role. The family has had success with nannies who bring enthusiasm and creativity to their work.
Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and clear communication are essential, as schedules may change and late evenings will occasionally be required. The girls are affectionate and cuddly, so a warm, nurturing presence is important.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a nanny
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable driving children to and from activities
- Comfortable with dogs and cats
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Excellent references