Long-Term Nanny: Driving, PTO & Growth with a Caring Family

Second City Nannies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Nanny car provided

Long-term position

Job summary

Second City Nannies in Chicago is seeking a dedicated full-time nanny for a North Center family with three children aged 8, 6, and 4. This role emphasizes consistency and becoming a trusted, long-term part of the family, beyond a typical job.

Driving is required and the family will provide a nanny car. Hours are Mon–Fri with some flexibility for overnight coverage if needed, ensuring a smooth daily routine and dependable support for the children and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a nanny or in childcare.
• Experience caring for multiple children.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to commit to a long-term partnership.
• Willingness for occasional overnight coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide loving, attentive, age-appropriate care for three children.
• Manage daily routines and schedules.
• Transport children to school and activities.
• Help with homework and school-related tasks.
• Prepare simple meals and snacks.
• Organize activities, outings, and play.
• Support development and independence.
• Maintain a tidy children’s environment.
• Communicate openly with parents about needs and schedules.
• Provide occasional overnight care when needed.

Skills

Nurturing

Reliable

Flexible

Strong communicator

Organized

Multi-child care

Job description

Full-Time Nanny | North Center, Chicago

A wonderful family inNorth Center, Chicagois seeking an experienced, dependable, and nurturingfull-time nannyto become an important and trusted part of their family.The family has three children, ages8, 6, and 4, and is looking for someone who views nannying as more than simply a job. Because the family does not have extended family nearby, their nanny will play a significant role in providing consistency, support, and care for both the children and the family as a whole.They are looking for along-term partnershipwith someone who is dependable, communicative, flexible, and genuinely enjoys becoming part of a family.

Schedule

The following are the family'sbase hours:

• Monday:8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Tuesday:2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday:12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Thursday:2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Additional hours, includingovernight coverage when necessary, will be discussed and mutually agreed upon in advance. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with the possibility of occasional overnight care and understand that flexibility is an important part of supporting this family.

Responsibilities

The nanny will be responsible for providing loving, attentive, and age-appropriate care for all three children. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the children's daily routines and schedules
• School and activity transportation
• Helping with homework and school-related responsibilities
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children
• Planning engaging activities, outings, and play
• Supporting the children's independence and development
• Maintaining a tidy and organized children's environment
• Communicating openly with the parents about the children's needs, schedules, and activities
• Providing occasional overnight care when needed

Driving

Driving is required for this position.The family will provide ananny car.Aclean driving recordis required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Family-provided nanny vehicle for work-related driving
• Opportunity for a long-term position with a family that values and appreciates their nanny

Ideal Candidate

The ideal nanny will be:

• Warm, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with children
• Reliable, responsible, and highly dependable
• Organized and proactive
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable caring for multiple children
• Flexible and willing to occasionally provide overnight coverage
• Comfortable with a busy family schedule
• A safe and confident driver with a clean driving record
• Interested in building a lasting relationship and becoming a trusted member of the family

This family is looking for someone who wants togrow with them and become a true partner in their family's day-to-day life. They deeply value the person who cares for their children and are seeking a nanny who will feel equally invested in the relationship.