Nanny Position

Gilder Search Group; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced, energetic full-time Nanny in Melrose, MA for two children aged 9 months and 4 years. The role centers on one-on-one infant care while the older child attends school; the 3:00 PM pickup and afternoon care are required.

The schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, starting September 14, with compensation of $35/hour. CPR/First Aid and vaccination are required.

Qualifications

• Prior professional infant and toddler care experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination.
• Legally able to work in the U.S.
• 3–5 professional references available.

Responsibilities

• Provide full attentive infant care, including feedings, naps, diapering, and developmentally appropriate play.
• Daily school pickup in Arlington at 3:00 PM and afternoon care for both children.
• Light child-related household tasks: laundry, dishes, toy organization.

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Driving

CPR and First Aid

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Melrose, MA
Compensation: $35/hour
Commitment Level: Full-time, live-out, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Start Date: September 14

Position Overview

A Melrose family is seeking an experienced, energetic full-time Nanny for their two children, ages 9 months and 4 years. Most of the day is one‑on‑one with the infant, whose routine centers on feeding roughly every four hours and long nap stretches. The older child attends school in Arlington, and the Nanny handles the 3:00 PM pickup and afternoon care for both children. The family is looking for someone active and hands‑on who is comfortable lifting a large infant and can pivot easily on days both children are home.

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation; 2 sick days; 2 personal days; 10 paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Full attentive infant care including feedings, naps, diapering, and developmental play
• Daily school pickup in Arlington at 3:00 PM
• Afternoon care and activities for both children
• Light child‑related household tasks: laundry, dishwasher, toy organization

Requirements

• Prior professional infant and toddler experience
• Energetic and comfortable lifting a large, active infant
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination
• Reliable and flexible
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
• Legally able to work in the U.S.