Full-Time Summer Nanny for 2 School-Aged Kids in Kirkland (40 hrs per week) Placement

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A busy and active family in Kirkland with two school-aged children (12yo daughter and 9yo son) is seeking a full-time summer nanny. The children enjoy music, creativity, and spending time together. The daughter is social and artistic, interested in drums, friends, and cross country. The son loves piano, remote control cars, and video games. The family values connection, sharing meals, and meaningful conversations. They are looking for someone who can be a fun, engaging presence for their children's summer, with a mix of structured activities and flexibility. The ideal candidate will encourage kids to stay active, explore new interests, and get out of their routines. The nanny should bring youthful energy, connect naturally with school-aged kids, be creative and proactive, motivate children, balance screen time with enriching experiences, set boundaries while keeping things fun, and build trust and rapport. The role involves planning and leading daily activities, including outings, providing transportation, supporting light academic engagement, assisting with meals and snacks, and handling light household tasks. Occasional pet check-ins and light household support during family travel are also part of the role.

Requirements

Experience with school-aged children
Energetic, engaging, and able to connect with older kids
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Comfortable planning activities and outings independently
Able to set boundaries around screen time and routines
Willingness to assist with light household tasks
Glowing references from recent nanny positions
Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day
Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations
May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner

Nice To Haves

Comfortable relating to pre-teens in a “cool” and approachable way
Creative thinker who can make activities exciting and appealing
Interest in music, art, or active hobbies
Ability to make light academics fun and engaging
Some flexibility during family travel and potential overlap with visiting grandparents (July 20–24)

Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging daily activities, including 1-2 outings or structured activities each day.
Provide transportation for activities, including picking up from summer classes.
Supervise playdates or outings as needed.
Support light academic activities such as reading, practicing math skills, or library visits.
Assist with meal and snack supervision, especially supporting a child who enjoys cooking.
Handle light household tasks such as dishes, tidying up, and taking out the trash.
Occasionally provide pet check-ins and light household support during family travel.