Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant & Family’s Secret Weapon
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Location: Mayfaire/Airlie Gardens area of Wilmington, NC
Pay: $20-$24 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm
Start Date: As soon as the right person is found
Family Overview:
A warm, active family of 4 near the Mayfaire/Airlie Gardens area of Wilmington are looking for the kind of nanny/family assistant who shows up early, brings the crayons and the enthusiasm, and treats "reliable" as a personality trait rather than a nice-to-have. Two sweet kiddos — a curious 4-year old and an adorable, soon-to-be two-year-old — are ready for someone who can turn a Tuesday afternoon into an adventure in counting, coloring, and (gently) putting the TV remote out of reach.
This is a full-time, long-term role where you’ll spend half your time focused on the kids and half your time focused on keeping the home organized and running smoothly.
What Your Day Will Include:
Childcare Related:
Plan and lead engaging, educational activities: alphabet and counting games, arts & crafts, workbooks, and imaginative play
Safely drive the kids to activities, story time, children’s museum, and other developmentally enriched outings (car seats provided and mileage reimbursement)
Maintain hygiene for both children (diapering, dressing, feeding)
Keep play areas and bedrooms tidy and organized
Housekeeping Related:
Family laundry
Family meal prep following family’s dietary preferences
Loading/unloading dishwasher and handwashing when needed
Light tidying and organizing
Vacuuming of living spaces and cars when needed
Occasional household errands
Overall help keep the home orderly and running smoothly
Requirements:
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified & pass a background check
Willingness to pass a drug test
Provide 3 to 4 professional references
Confident and safe driver
Experience with multiple children
Able to walk up and down stairs carrying 30+ pounds
Proactive and able to plan activities independently
Reliable, punctual, and willing to care for sick children
Comfortable not wearing perfumes or heavily scented lotions in the home
*Because the family requires a higher level of privacy, candidates will be asked to sign a standard confidentiality agreement prior to meeting the family.
Preferences:
Willing to commit long term to provide consistency for the family
Willing to provide very occasional overnight care and/or travel with the family to provide childcare support
Comfortable driving children on outings with mileage reimbursement and car seats provided
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Reliable & punctual with clear, consistent communication with parents
Brings a structured, proactive daily routine with an educational focus and avoid screen time with kids
Confident leading arts & crafts, workbook time, and early learning activities
Comfortable and safe transporting children on outings
Takes initiative to help with cleaning and organization around the home
Respectful of family confidentiality
While the family would like to have someone who becomes “like family” they should also be able to maintain professional boundaries
Schedule:
Desired start date: ASAP as soon as the right person is found
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9am to 5pm
40 hours guaranteed per week
Typically half the day will be spent providing nanny care and half the day providing family assistant support but will be based on family’s needs each week.
Compensation & Perks:
$20–$24/hour DOE
10 paid vacation days off per year guaranteed (5 nanny's choice, 5 family's choice)
5 paid sick days per year
Major paid holidays off paid (when they land on your normally scheduled day to work)