Nanny Position

Gilder Search Group; Swampscott (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant in Swampscott, MA to care for one elementary-aged child after school. Awarded with 20 guaranteed hours per week, the role includes school pickups, activities supervision, light housekeeping, and occasional evenings in a long-term arrangement.

candidate must have a valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, a reliable work history, and the right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Prior professional childcare experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle are required.
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references.
• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage after-school transportation and supervise the child between school and activities.
• Engage the child with energetic supervision and activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and household tasks as time allows.
• Grocery shopping and closet organization.
• Maintain household inventory and assist with laundry.

Skills

Childcare experience

Reliable transportation

Education

Proof of legal right to work in the United States

Tools

Driver's license

Personal vehicle

Job description

Location: Swampscott, MA
Compensation: $30/hour
Commitment Level: Part-time, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–6:30pm, with flexibility for occasional evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A Swampscott family is seeking an energetic, engaging, and highly reliable Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant to care for one child in the upper elementary age range. This is a long-term, part-time position that combines afternoon childcare with light household support. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, an excellent driver, and comfortable working in a home with pets. Afternoons include after-school transportation and supervision, with periods of downtime while the child is in scheduled activities — the right candidate will use that time productively across household tasks.

Benefits

• 20 guaranteed hours per week
• 1 week paid vacation
• 2 sick days
• 2 personal days
• 3 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage after-school transportation, including school pickup and bus arrival supervision
• Provide engaging, energetic supervision and activities between school and scheduled activities
• Grocery shopping
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Closet organization
• Maintaining household inventory
• Occasional evening flexibility as needed

Requirements

• Prior relevant professional childcare experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Comfortable working in a home with household pets
• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references