Location
Arlington County, Virginia
Salary
$25 - $27 / HOUR
Quick overview
The nanny is responsible for managing a toddler's daily schedule, including meals, naps, and enriching activities. Duties also include driving to local activities, maintaining clean play spaces, and performing light child-related laundry.
Requirements summary
Candidates should be energetic, structured, and experienced in managing toddler transitions and developmental milestones. Professionalism, punctuality, and a valid driver's license for transporting the child are required.
DrivingOrganizationSchedule ManagementToddler CareChild SafetyEarly Childhood DevelopmentDevelopmental PlayBehavioral Boundaries
Job description
- About the Job Seeking a job where you get to explore every day with an energetic, and curious 14-month-old boy?
- If so, this job is for you!
- Your new buddy loves books, balls, being on the go, and outdoor playtime.
- He is independent with feeding (fully transitioned to solids) and does best with a caregiver who confidently manages his structured daily schedule.
- He is currently on a two-nap schedule and will be transitioning to one nap in the coming months.
- Maintaining consistency during this transition will be important, which still finding the fun in each day!
- If you're willing to throw a ball at the park with him, you'll win his heart!
- The nanny will be fully responsible for all child-related duties during working hours, including: Managing and maintaining daily schedule (meals, naps, activities) Planning age-appropriate, enriching activities through fun play Daily outdoor time (there's a local park within a 5-minute walk) Driving to local activities (music class, library music time; car seat provided) Encouraging independence and early social-emotional development Maintaining organized, clean play spaces Light keeping and child's laundry The family also has a friendly small dog.
- Letting the dog out during nap times is appreciated.
- Schedule Two, 12 hour days weekly (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays but may change) Schedule is received 6 weeks in advance One, 8-hour day (Ideally on Fridays, can flexible with start and end time) Saturday availability requested (approximately twice per month) Start Date: Mid-April with overlap alongside current nanny for a smooth, supported transition.
- This is a long-term position.
- You'll be a great fit if you are: Energetic and Structured and schedule-oriented Confident managing toddler transitions Calm but firm with boundaries Proactive and anticipatory Engaging and creative with developmental play Comfortable driving with a child Professional, punctual, and communicative Candidates with prior toddler experience and a strong understanding of developmental milestones will be prioritized.
- Compensation & Benefits $25–$27/hour (commensurate with experience) 5 PTO days (with one month advance notice) 5 sick days End-of-year discretionary bonus Gas reimbursement at IRS rate This position is ideal for a nanny who enjoys building deep relationships, values routine, and wants to be a trusted extension of the parents.
- The family appreciates professionalism, mutual respect, and a caregiver who takes pride in their role.
- If you are an experienced nanny who enjoys active days, a sweet family, and fostering independence in toddlers, this could be an excellent long-term fit.
Benefits
- Gas Reimbursement
- 5 Sick Days
- 5 PTO Days
- End-of-year Discretionary Bonus
