Part-Time Backup & Occasional Nanny

About the role

Nanny By Design is seeking experienced caregivers to provide flexible, part‑time backup and fill‑in childcare for families throughout the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest and surrounding communities). Caregivers work 2–3 or more days per week, with assignments available Monday through Saturday, and travel throughout the Triangle region is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and dependable childcare for local families
• Step in for backup and fill‑in childcare needs
• Follow each family's established routines and instructions
• Plan and participate in age‑appropriate activities
• Provide supervision, play, and engagement appropriate to the children's ages
• Help maintain a safe and positive environment
• Adapt comfortably to different households and childcare routines
• Communicate clearly with families and Nanny By Design
• Travel to family and assignment locations throughout the Triangle

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare experience (private families, daycare, school, or related volunteer settings)
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification
• Willingness to travel throughout the Triangle region
• Dependable and professional
• Comfortable working with different families, schedules, and childcare needs

Benefits

• Pay: $18 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule

Part‑time, as needed; availability of 2–3 or more days per week preferred; assignments may be available Monday through Saturday; schedule varies according to family needs.