Nanny and Household Assistant in Chatham, NJ

Maplewood Online; Chatham, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days off

Paid holidays off

Paid sick days off

Paid personal days off

Job summary

Maplewood Online is seeking a caring, energetic nanny/household assistant in Chatham, NJ for a part-time, live-out role supporting a young child. Fridays are 8:00 am–6:00 pm, with two additional weekdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm, flexible on which days.

The position involves childcare, light household tasks, meal prep, and driving to activities. Compensation is $25–$35 per hour based on experience, with a friendly, family-first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young children.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive childcare on Fridays 8:00 am–6:00 pm and support activities for the child.
• Handle household tasks on two additional weekdays (light cleaning, laundry, organizing).
• Prepare meals and snacks for the child and run errands as needed.
• Drive to activities, classes, and parks, ensuring safety and timely arrival.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment aligned with family routines.

Skills

Childcare

Driver's license

Organization

Communication

Job description

Nanny and Household Assistant in Chatham, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location: Chatham, NJ 07928

County: Morris

Age: 3 years old

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: A dog

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required

Vaccinations: Standard vaccinations required

Schedule: Friday from 8 am - 6 pm + 2 more days from 8 am to 5 pm

Compensation: $25–$35 per hour, based on experience

Position Code: G754CH

More details:

A warm, family-first household in Chatham is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable nanny/household assistant to support their growing family. The schedule is three days per week. Fridays required from 8:00 am–6:00 pm, plus two additional weekdays from 8:00 am–5:00 pm (flexible on days).

Duties:

On Fridays, the nanny will provide attentive childcare for the child throughout the workday. Responsibilities include: Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities. Preparing lunch and snacks for the child. Driving to local activities, classes, playdates, parks, and libraries. Supporting learning, creativity, and developmental milestones. Following the family's gentle but structured discipline philosophy. Maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

During the additional two workdays, the role will focus more heavily on household support, including: Full-house cleaning and organization. Children's and parents' laundry. Vacuuming and general household tidying. Grocery shopping and household errands. Meal preparation for the child. Organization projects such as playrooms, closets, and pantry spaces. Occasional assistance with the family dog, including letting the dog into the yard.

Ideal nanny:

The ideal candidate is warm, respectful, organized, and direct in their communication. The family is seeking someone who can balance a nurturing childcare approach with strong household management skills.

Candidates should be comfortable driving the child to activities. Looking for a confident swimmer who is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and who enjoys engaging children through play, music, crafts, and outdoor activities. The ideal nanny will share a discipline style centered on positive reinforcement, communication, consistency, and clear boundaries. Male and female candidates are welcome to apply.

About the child:

The family has one delightful 3-year-old daughter. She is happy, curious, affectionate, thoughtful, and kind. She loves music, singing, arts and crafts, reading, pretend play, and anything pink! She currently enjoys gymnastics, dance classes, and swim lessons.

The family feels a younger, energetic caregiver may be an especially good fit to keep up with their active toddler and engage in plenty of hands-on play and activities.

About the family:

The parents describe themselves as hardworking yet balanced, valuing quality family time, kindness, structure, and a positive home environment. They are looking for someone who will become a trusted extension of their family and share their respectful, nurturing approach to childcare. The family pet is a friendly Yorkshire Terrier (minor pet care required).

Benefits:

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Position Code: G754CH

Applicants will be subject to various background screens and must be able to provide valid work and childcare references.