Long-Term Nanny

About the role

Nanny By Design is seeking a dependable, engaged nanny for a long-term part-time position with a family in Lexington, NC. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule caring for two school‑age children (ages 8 and 6), with the opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the family. The family has one dog.

Responsibilities

• Assist the children with their Christian‑based homeschool curriculum
• Follow the family's provided curriculum and help guide the children through their lessons
• Drive the children to and from activities as needed
• Plan and participate in outdoor and age‑appropriate activities
• Encourage independence, accountability, and age‑appropriate responsibilities
• Supervise and encourage the children's chores
• Load and unload the dishwasher
• Keep children's areas and activity spaces tidy throughout the day
• Provide engaged, attentive, and hands‑on care

Requirements

• Active, patient, dependable, and comfortable engaging with both children
• Enjoys outdoor activities and hands‑on interaction with children
• Punctual, responsible, and dependable
• Experience supporting school‑age children with structured learning
• Comfortable following a provided homeschool curriculum
• Respectful of and comfortable with the family's Christian faith and values
• Able to provide consistent support with the parents' established expectations and discipline approach
• Good communicator who builds positive relationships with children
• Interested in a long‑term commitment with the family
• At least 18 years old
• Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare experience outside of your immediate family
• 2–3 professional childcare references
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Comfortable driving children when required
• Willingness to complete a background check
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within the required timeframe
• Willingness to complete the Nanny By Design application and interview process

Benefits

• Pay: $20–$25 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule

• 2 days per week, Monday through Thursday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional flexibility until 5:00 PM