Lincoln Park, Family Assisant/Nanny

Family Assistant / Nanny (30–40 Hours/Week) Lincoln Park, Chicago Are you looking for more than just a job? This is an opportunity to become an important part of a warm, welcoming family while helping a busy household run smoothly. A professional single mom in Lincoln Park is seeking an exceptional Family Assistant/Nanny to support her kind, curious, and wonderful 7-year-old daughter while assisting with the day-to-day operations of the household. This is a dynamic role where no two weeks are exactly alike, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and thrives in an organized home environment. Position Details Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago Start Date: Around Labor Day 2026 Schedule: 30–40 hours per week Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications This is a salaried position designed to provide consistent, guaranteed compensation—even during weeks when the family's schedule requires fewer hours. Benefits Paid vacation Paid federal holidays Paid sick time Monthly healthcare stipend Monthly gas stipend Free parking Annual performance review with opportunities for salary growth Discretionary annual performance bonus About the Family This busy professional mom is looking for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children while helping create a calm, organized, and well‑run household. Her daughter is bright, kind, curious, and loves engaging with caring adults who bring warmth, patience, and positivity into her day. Responsibilities Child & Family Support School drop-offs and pickups as needed Driving to activities, appointments, and playdates Assisting with homework and after‑school routines Planning engaging, age‑appropriate activities during school breaks or when schedules require Providing a dependable, nurturing, and encouraging presence in the child's life Household Management Grocery shopping and keeping the home stocked with household essentials Meal planning and healthy meal preparation Running errands (returns, pharmacy, post office, dry cleaning, etc.) Managing household supplies and inventory Coordinating occasional home service appointments Laundry and changing bed linens as needed Organizing closets, pantries, refrigerators, play areas, and common living spaces Loading and unloading the dishwasher Keeping the kitchen clean after meal preparation Light daily tidying to maintain an organized and welcoming home Please note: This is not a deep housekeeping position. Professional cleaners handle deep cleaning. Household & Administrative Support Preparing for work travel and family vacations Receiving deliveries and helping manage household logistics Assisting with special projects and seasonal organization Occasionally adjusting your schedule for early mornings, evenings, or additional support during work travel, with advance notice whenever possible The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who is: Warm, kind, patient, and engaging with children Highly organized and naturally proactive Dependable, trustworthy, and professional Comfortable working independently and taking initiative Flexible and adaptable when schedules occasionally change An excellent communicator Detail-oriented and takes pride in doing things well Passionate about creating calm, organized homes Interested in building a long‑term relationship with a wonderful family Qualifications Previous experience as a House Manager, Family Assistant, Professional Nanny, Executive Assistant to a family, or in a similar household management role Excellent professional references Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Reliable personal transportation Authorized to work in the United States Comfortable using basic technology for scheduling, texting, grocery ordering, and household organization #J-18808-Ljbffr Second City Nannies