Weekend Nanny

A warm and loving Chicago family is looking for their next great nanny, someone who walks through the door ready to engage, nurture, and create magic out of an ordinary Saturday morning.

This is a part-time position covering two weekends per month with 12-hour shifts, which do include overtime. The family splits their time between their primary home in Chicago and their Michigan property, with Michigan becoming their go-to weekend destination. The ideal setup has them providing coverage from Saturday morning through Monday morning, though there's flexibility built in. They might drive up Friday evening and settle into the house or help the family pack up Friday morning and make the trip to Michigan together.

The family already has a childcare team in place, so they'll be stepping into a warm, collaborative environment. Above all, this is a role for someone who genuinely loves what they do and finds meaning in supporting a child's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.

If that sounds like you, this family would love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support daily routines including hygiene, meals, nap times, and play.
• Communicate effectively with parents and follow their guidance and parenting preferences.
• Assist with meal preparation and provide healthy snacks.
• Maintain children's spaces: bedrooms, play areas, and toys.
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping related to the children.
• Drive or accompany children to activities, appointments, and outings.
• Prepare children for travel, ensuring all items (diaper bags, clothing, toys, equipment) are ready.
• Travel with the family as needed, including overnight stays.
• Assist with errands, home deliveries, and household vendor coordination.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three-five years of experience in a similar role with verifiable references.
• Knowledge of child development and creative approach to age-appropriate activities.
• Mature, responsible, and nurturing with a positive and easy-going presence.
• Discreet, professional, and able to maintain family privacy.
• Comfortable working with a stay-at-home parent and collaborating with other staff.
• Proficient swimmer CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to become certified).
• Valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Schedule:

• $45 - $50 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Two weekends per month (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Sunday) with 12-hour shifts.
• Housing provided when traveling to Michigan property.
• Flexibility for extended hours as needed.

To Apply:

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America's leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.