Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant, Monroe, CT j-513

Part-time nanny/family assistant needed for a busy professional family in Monroe, CT with 4 children, ages 6 years, 4 years, 2 years, and 9 months.

Location: Monroe, CT

Compensation: $35-$37 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 31–32+ hours per week

● Monday: Alternating monthly schedule

○ Sept., Nov., Jan., etc.: 1:00pm–8:30/9:00pm ○ Oct., Dec., Feb. etc.: 9:00am–5:30pm

● Tuesday: 11:30am–6:00pm

● Wednesday: 1:00pm–6:00pm (The family is open to an 11:30am Wednesday start if preferred.)

● Thursday: 11:30am –6:00pm

● Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm

Start Date: TBD

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed weekly hours

  • Opportunity to travel with the family approximately 4-5 times per year (possibly Christmas vacation, spring break, two vacation travels over summer. Potential of one more added somewhere if needed)

  • Additional benefits to be discussed

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise children in the pool. Strong Swimmer required.

  • Provide attentive, engaging, and age-appropriate care for the children

  • Maintain consistent routines and appropriate boundaries

  • Plan activities that keep the children engaged and minimize screen time

  • Encourage the children to participate in age-appropriate cleanup and household responsibilities

  • Keep children's bedrooms, play areas, and other spaces tidy and organized

  • Wash, fold, put away, and maintain the children's laundry

  • Prepare and clean up after children's meals and snacks

  • Wash bottles, dishes, and other items used throughout the day

  • Help keep toys and common areas organized

  • Take initiative with child- and household-related tasks during downtime

  • Travel with the family approximately 3–4 times per year

  • Help maintain a calm, organized household while being flexible and able to go with the flow

  • Pets: Two dogs and two cats Pet Care Requirements: Nanny must be comfortable opening the door for the dogs to let them outside. The family has an invisible fence, so no dog walking is required.

Must-haves:

  • Experience caring for multiple children, including infants and toddlers

  • Comfortable confidently setting boundaries with children

  • Proactive and able to identify what needs to be done without constant direction

  • Flexible, adaptable, and willing to go with the flow in a busy household

  • Comfortable traveling with the family approximately 3–4 times per year

  • Comfortable with two large dogs and one cat

  • Highly reliable and punctual

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record

  • CPR/First Aid certified

Agency Requirements:

  • Intent to make a long-term commitment to a role

  • Willing to be paid via payroll

  • Candidates should have a valid US driver’s license and have a clean driving record

  • 21+ years of age

  • Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified/renew certification upon hire

  • Minimum of a high-school diploma

  • Willing to participate in a criminal background check and social media check

  • Legally authorized to work in the US

  • Have a relevant job history with outstanding references

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