House Manager/Nanny

A private household in Lincoln Park is seeking a nanny who is passionate about the care and development of two young children. They are a family of four who are social, active in the community, and are looking for someone to match their upbeat, energetic home environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible with their time, and will have previous experience working with children. They are looking for someone who is looking for a long-term commitment, and able to become a trusted extension of their tight-knit family.

Please note that due to the children’s extracurricular commitments, driving them to and from activities is essential to this role and requires candidates to own a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Transport children to and from school, extracurricular activities, and playdates
• Help children with their homework and school assignments
• Manage children’s schedules and ensure they have the appropriate clothing, uniforms, and equipment for their activities
• Shop for groceries and household essentials, handle in addition to other errands
• Prepare and serve dinner, and assist with evening routine
• Maintain a tidy home including washing laundry, ordering cleaning supplies, straightening the house and coordinating with cleaning services.
• Proactively anticipate and communicate upcoming household obligations, ensuring the children are on time and prepared.

Requirements:

• Flexibility to work a consistent afternoon/evening schedule, to ensure family support after school and for evening activities
• Previous experience working with children is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license; personal vehicle preferred
• Safe and reliable driving skills with a clean driving record
• Enthusiasm for working with children and a playful, energetic attitude
• High degree of punctuality
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Availability for occasional weekends as needed.