Nanny / Household Manager Position

Nanny Poppins Agency; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

PTO & holidays

Healthcare stipend

Travel with family (optional)

Family vehicle provided

Job summary

Nanny Poppins Agency in Wayland, MA is seeking a reliable, organized, and creative nanny/household assistant for a full-time, long-term live-out position caring for three school-age children (8, 10, 12).

The role splits between household duties (dishes, laundry, errands, organizing) and child care (school pickups, driving to activities, homework help, early dinner). A family vehicle is provided and travel during school breaks is optional; overtime applies for travel. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Proven experience caring for school-age children.
• Strong swimming ability for activities with children.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Passport preferred for travel.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized.
• Collaborative and creative, able to work with a parent.
• Comfortable in a home with dogs.
• Commitment to a long-term role.
• Provide 3–5 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Household duties during the first part of each shift (dishes, laundry, errands, organizing).
• Occasional school pickup and driving to after-school activities.
• Homework help and supervision.
• Prepare an early dinner and manage an apple allergy.
• Uphold safety and kindness; participate with the family’s approach.
• Optional travel with the family during school vacation weeks.
• Keep the household running smoothly and on schedule.

Skills

Driver's license

Childcare

Strong swimmer

CPR/First Aid

Punctual & organized

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Passport preferred

Job description

Location: Wayland, MA
Compensation: $30–$37/hour
Commitment Level: Full-time, long-term, live-out
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A family in Wayland, MA is seeking a reliable, organized, and creative Nanny / Household Assistant for a full-time, long-term, live-out position caring for three school-age children, ages 8, 10, and 12. The role is split into two parts. The first part of each shift focuses on household support, including dishes, laundry, errands, and home organization. The second part focuses on the children: occasional school pickup, driving to after-school activities, homework help, and preparing an early dinner. The children arrive home between 2:40 and 3:40 PM, with early release on Wednesdays and Fridays. This is a collaborative role working closely with Mom, and a cleaning team also comes to the home. The family follows a no-screens-during-the-week rule, and one child has an apple allergy. A family vehicle is provided for all child-related driving, and parking is available on site. There are three small dogs in the home, but no pet care is required. The family travels during school vacation weeks, and traveling with them is optional. When the nanny travels, accommodations are provided and overtime is paid.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours per week
• 3 weeks PTO and major holidays paid
• Open to Healthcare stipend
• Optional travel with paid overtime and accommodations provided
• Consistent Monday–Friday afternoon and evening schedule
• Family vehicle provided for all child-related driving

Responsibilities

• Household duties during the first part of each shift, including dishes, laundry, errands, and home organization
• Occasional school pickup (children have school-provided transportation)
• Driving children to and from after-school activities (mostly within 30 minutes)
• Homework help and supervision
• Preparing an early dinner for the children and managing an apple allergy
• Upholding the family's approach of safety, kindness, and emotional check-ins
• Optional travel with the family during school vacation weeks
• Keeping the household running smoothly and on schedule

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Proven experience caring for school-age children
• Strong swimmer, comfortable swimming with the children
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Valid passport preferred
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized
• Collaborative and creative, comfortable working alongside a parent
• Comfortable in a home with dogs
• Able to commit to a long-term position
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references