Nanny

AIKEN, SC (Local candidates preferred)

About the role

A warm, active, and close-knit family located near downtown Aiken is seeking a professional, flexible, and highly dependable full-time nanny to care for their two boys, ages 2 and 8. This is a dynamic household that values structure, engagement, and outdoor activity, with schools, parks, and activities conveniently nearby. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and adaptable, and thrives in a role where flexibility and initiative are essential.

Schedule

• 11:45 am – 7/8 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (may not be as late)
• 7:15 am – 6/7 pm Wednesday

The family offers a guaranteed 30+ hour work week, though weekly schedules may vary. Flexibility is key, as the schedule will shift based on school, activities, and seasonal needs, including summer camp schedules. The candidate must also be open to traveling with the family to a secondary residence located a few hours away.

Responsibilities

• Full child-related care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and supervision
• Managing school and activity drop-offs and pickups
• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities that support development, including educational, creative, and outdoor play
• Providing reading support and homework assistance
• Light meal preparation
• Family laundry
• Light housekeeping such as tidying and dishwasher maintenance
• Household organization
• Errands including grocery shopping
• Coordinating activities and outings

This is not a deep-cleaning role, as the family has a housekeeper present one to two times per week.

Requirements

• College education
• Minimum of three years of childcare experience with multiple children
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and a reliable personal vehicle
• Comfort transporting children
• Competent swimmer and comfortable supervising children in a pool
• Current CPR, First Aid, Tdap, and flu vaccinations
• Willingness to sign an NDA and no-phone-while-driving agreement
• Non-smoker and non-vaper
• Comfort with occasional overnight care and extended stays when parents travel

Skills

• Responsible, patient, and kind
• Excellent communicator
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Calm and adaptable in a fluid environment
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively
• Genuine passion for working with children
• Appreciation for structure, learning, and maintaining a positive home environment

Benefits

• Activity and outing reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Two weeks of paid vacation (with five days aligning with the family’s schedule)
• Paid major holidays when they fall on a weekday

Pay

Compensation is competitive and will be offered at a minimum of $28-30 per hour gross via payroll, commensurate with experience.