Nanny for Infant & School-Age Child in Seattle (35-40 hrs per week) Placement

A bit about us: We are a warm, down-to-earth family looking for a dependable nanny to become an important part of our lives during an exciting season with our growing family. Our household includes a 5-year-old who will be starting kindergarten this fall and an infant who will be about 5 months old when care begins in October. We value open communication, kindness, and creating a positive, welcoming environment where our nanny feels comfortable and appreciated. We enjoy traveling, spending time at the Bellevue Club, staying active through sports, music, and dancing, and we're looking for someone who will become a trusted partner in helping our family thrive.

About You

Our ideal nanny is warm, engaging, and genuinely loves spending time with children. You're dependable, communicative, and someone we can confidently rely on each day, knowing our children are in caring and capable hands. You enjoy being active, are physically able to carry an infant and navigate a multi-level home, and love getting outside for walks, outings, and adventures. You are committed to creating meaningful, screen-free experiences, value building lasting relationships with families, and are looking for a long-term position of at least one year. French or Spanish language skills would be a wonderful bonus but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for our infant throughout the day while following a consistent routine of feedings, naps, developmental play, and neighborhood walks or age-appropriate classes and activities.
• Care for our school-age child in the afternoons, including school pick-up, engaging in outdoor play, visiting parks, and creating a fun, supportive environment until the workday ends.
• Help keep children's spaces tidy, wash bottles, load children's laundry, and clean up after meals during infant naps or quieter moments.
• Prepare children's meals or occasionally make dinner for the family while the baby naps (optional).

Requirements

• Previous professional nanny or childcare experience caring for infants and young children.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and clean driving record for school pick-up.
• Physically able to carry an infant and comfortably navigate a four-story home with stairs.
• Up-to-date vaccinations appropriate for working with a young infant.
• Excellent communication skills and reliability.
• Able to commit to at least one year.
• Comfortable providing a screen-free environment and engaging children through play and activities.
• Glowing references from recent nanny positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for both infants and school-age children simultaneously.
• Enjoys preparing healthy meals or cooking family dinners.
• Speaks French or Spanish.
• Passion for child development and creating enriching, age-appropriate activities.
• Loves being outdoors, staying active, and encouraging curiosity through play.
• Looking to become a long-term, trusted part of a family's support system.

Schedule

• Guaranteed 30-35 hours per week.
• Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Optional additional weekday hours may be available if desired.

Pay

$32-38 per hour

Benefits

• Three consistent full workdays each week.
• Long-term, one-year placement with a welcoming family who values open communication.
• Opportunity to enjoy outings, neighborhood walks, parks, baby classes, and other enriching activities.
• Open to discussing additional compensation and benefits for the right nanny.

Working Conditions

• Work environment will be active and kid-centric, including clean-up of activities.
• Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, with active play.

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and pushing.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely.
• Able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day.
• Must be able to react quickly to certain situations.
• May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective, and safe manner.