About the Family:
This family, located just outside D.C. in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a nurturing and creative nanny to care for their 5yo and 7yo daughters. The parents are both working from home and are looking for someone who is energetic, caring, and enjoys engaging with children in active and fun ways. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, creative, and attentive to the girls' needs, creating a stimulating and caring environment.
Responsibilities:
- Care for the 5yo and 7yo girls during afternoon hours (12:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- 5yo is in preschool until 12:30, 7yo home from school at 3:30
- Provide afterschool care and engage the children in creative play and activities
- Prepare light snacks and lunch for the kids
- Keep the children entertained and active, including outdoor play
- Help maintain tidiness in areas where the children have played
- Hold clear but kind boundaries with the kids
- Assist with occasional date nights (flexible hours)
Qualifications:
- Caring, patient, and energetic personality
- Experience engaging kids in creative and active play
- Able to walk from the Metro stop (less than a mile away)
- Must be drug- and smoke-free
Additional Information:
- Rate: $23/hr
- Family is looking for someone to start mid-February and commit to the family until the start of summer.
- No driving required
Schedule Notes:
- Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Open to extra hours for occasional date nights
- Older child arrives home at 3:30 PM; younger child arrives home at 12:15 PM
