After-School Nanny Job in Sammamish & Snoqualmie, WA | 16 Hours a Week

About the Role

We are a co-parenting family seeking a fun, patient, and engaging after-school nanny for our energetic and curious 6-year-old son. He enjoys Pokémon, Minecraft, board games, science experiments, music, and outdoor activities. Our son has ADHD and autism, and he thrives with consistent routines, clear expectations, and caregivers who understand his unique needs. Care will be shared between our homes in Sammamish and Snoqualmie, and we’re excited to find a nanny who can build a positive, trusting relationship with him.

Responsibilities

• Pick up our 6-year-old son from school in the Klahanie area of Sammamish.
• Provide engaging and attentive after-school care until parents return.
• Plan and execute fun activities such as outdoor adventures, playground visits, library trips, games, and creative projects.
• Encourage physical activity, exploration, and independence.
• Maintain predictable routines and support emotional regulation.
• Use positive redirection and communication strategies to address challenges.
• Prepare simple meals or snacks using food provided by the family.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing environment while transitioning between two households.
• Communicate with both parents about daily experiences.

Requirements

• Previous childcare experience with school-aged children.
• Patient, reliable, energetic, and confident managing challenging behaviors.
• Ability to provide consistent routines, clear boundaries, and positive behavioral guidance.
• Reliable personal vehicle for school pickups and transportation to activities.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Comfortable working in two separate households and around two small dogs (no pet care required).
• Willingness to maintain a nut-free environment due to a household allergy.
• Comfortable working in a household where Christian faith is openly practiced.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodivergent children, particularly those with ADHD and autism (AuDHD).
• Background in special education, behavioral support, or working with children who experience sensory sensitivities and emotional regulation challenges.
• Familiarity with proactive strategies such as visual schedules, timers, transitions, sensory accommodations, and positive redirection.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, nature walks, science experiments, imaginative play, and interactive games.
• Ability to gently encourage children to try new activities, navigate transitions, and develop emotional regulation skills.

Schedule

16 hours per week:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Wednesday: 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Occasional additional hours on school holidays

Pay

$35-40 per hour

Position Highlights

Open to discussing additional benefits based on the nanny's needs and preferences.

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Active, kid-centric work environment, including clean up of activities.
• Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, with active play.
• Essential physical requirements: regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and pushing; ability to lift 35 pounds safely; ability to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day; quick reaction to certain situations; calm, effective, and safe response to emergent situations.