FT Nanny Manager - Lincoln Park - JC 0461

Chicago Nannies, Inc.•Chicago, IL

21h•$30 - $35

About The Position

A busy and warm Lincoln Park family is seeking a proactive, highly communicative Nanny Manager to support their two children and household. The family has a 5-year-old in full-time school and a 1-year-old who attends school three days per week. This role is ideal for a confident, organized caregiver who can anticipate family needs, engage children at age-appropriate levels, and step into household support seamlessly. Both children’s schools are within walking distance of the family’s home. The nanny must have a clean and safe driving record and use their own vehicle for work-related driving (parking space provided). The nanny will have either Tuesday or Friday off each week and will know the schedule weeks in advance.

Requirements

Experience with toddlers and school-aged children
Confident managing two children at different developmental stages
Highly organized and able to walk into a home and immediately see what needs attention
Strong communicator
Proactive and solutions-oriented
Adaptable and flexible as family needs evolve
Clean and safe driving record
Flu and Tdap vaccinations required
Must be comfortable with cats

Nice To Haves

Light pet care appreciated but not required

Responsibilities

School and camp drop-off and pick-up (older child attends camps during the summer)
Engaging, age-appropriate activities for both children
Structuring enriching activities for the 5-year-old
Nurturing and engaging the 1-year-old
Coordinating with parents on evening routines- Supporting bedtime transitions during later shifts or tidying up while parents do bedtime routine.
Children’s laundry
Light housekeeping and daily tidying
Meal prep and cooking simple family meals
Running errands (grocery pick-up/orders, dry cleaning, etc.)
Organizing closets and children’s spaces
Keeping inventory of essentials and anticipating household needs
Kitchen tidy-up after meal preparation