Full-Time Nanny & Chief Toddler Wrangler
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Location: Central Wilmington/College area
Pay: $25-$26 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am to 4pm
Start Date: Monday, August 3rd (flexible for the right candidate)
A family of 3 new to the Wilmington area (fresh transplants from Chicago, still figuring out where the good coffee is) is looking for their next great nanny match. Their son is 18 months old, obsessed with music and dancing, an even bigger fan of reading books, and — by every account — one of the most easygoing, universally-loved babies around. If you've ever wanted a toddler who thinks you're a rock star just for reading him a tenth book in a row, this is your sign.
The Gig
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 40 guaranteed hours a week.
Eventually, the family may also want the nanny to travel with them once or twice a year and with plenty of advance notice.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Leading structured, educational play — think books, music, movement, and outdoor time (this family is screen-free and loves a nanny who can bring creativity to the day)
Planning age-appropriate activities that grow with him
Handling meals, bottles, diapering, and the general rhythms of toddler life
Keeping his space tidy and his belongings in good shape
A little household support on the side (mainly during nap time or when schedule allows): running the dishwasher, handwashing dishes if needed, folding family laundry, washing child’s laundry, general tidying (not the main event, just good teamwork)
They’re Ideal Match
Nurturing, communicative, and quick to respond (texts, photos, the whole loop)
A nanny who brings the structure and initiative — no winging it, no waiting to be told what to do next
Early childhood education background is a big plus
Spanish speaking preferred, though not required
Someone able to commit longer term (family would love to have the nanny ideally grow with their family over the next few years if things are going well)
Requirements
CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified) and able to pass a background check
Provide 3-4 professional references
Prior toddler care experience
Able to walk up and down stairs carrying 30+ pounds, active and energetic
Reliable and willing to care for sick children
Open and communicative with parents
Comfortable with 1 dog (hypoallergenic)
Compensation & Perks
$25–$26/hour, on the books
40 guaranteed hours per week
10 paid vacation days (5 your call, 5 theirs)
5 paid sick days
Paid major holidays off
This is a family thinking long-term — 2–3+ years, with real potential for a second little one down the road
If you're the kind of nanny who shows up with a plan, not just a diaper bag — this family is ready to meet you.