Experienced Family Assistant with Early Childhood Education Background (Jan Start)

White House Nannies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

White House Nannies, a NW DC family, seeks a highly organized Family Assistant to support their growing household and three children—ages 3, 18 months, and a baby on the way. The role focuses on designing activities, coordinating play dates, schedules, and nutritious meal planning.

When parents are home, you’ll assist with childcare and bedtime routines, while also handling light cleaning, children's laundry, and organizing toys.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication and high energy with kids.
• Background in preschool teaching or early childhood education.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan children's activities, play dates, schedules, and age-appropriate learning.
• Meal planning and light cooking for nutritious meals.
• Laundry for children, light cleaning, organizing children's rooms.
• Occasional family errands and bedtime routine support when parents travel.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Early childhood education background

Job description

A busy NW DC family is looking to hire a highly organized, energetic, and proactive Family Assistant to support their growing household and three young children, ages 3, 18 months, and a baby on the way! With the children attending preschool and daycare, this role will primarily focus on designing the children's activities, play dates, schedules, and lifestyle needs, including menu planning & meal preparation for nutritious meals and managing the kids' toys to introduce activities as appropriate. When the parents are home, they will engage in primary childcare, but they are looking for a partner to help engage the children they cannot be with (they will be outnumbered!) and ensure that they are constantly stimulated and developing day to day.

Responsibilities will also include children's laundry, light cleaning, keeping the kitchen and children's rooms organized, maintaining tidy living spaces, and assisting with occasional family errands. While household management is the primary focus, the ideal candidate should also be warm, playful, and high-energy, with a genuine love for engaging young children in fun, age-appropriate activities. A background in preschool teaching or early childhood education is important, as the family values someone who understands child development and can bring creativity, patience, and an educational approach to their interactions with the children. The family would appreciate someone who can confidently step in to assist with childcare and bedtime routines when needed, particularly when the parents are traveling. Strong English communication skills, excellent multitasking abilities, and a natural sense of initiative are essential, as the family is looking for someone who can anticipate needs and keep things running smoothly without constant direction.

• At least 3 years of professional nannying or family assistant/management experience
• Must be legal to work in the US
• Local to the DC-metro area (DC, MD, VA)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Licensed driver with a clean driving record & car to get to work