Nanny Manager - Lincoln Park - JC

Full-Time Nanny Manager– One School-age Child - Lincoln Park (Moving Within the City)

Start Date:

Early January 2026

Tentative

Schedule:

Monday–Friday,11:30 AM–7:30 PM with a few additional hours offered each month.

Guaranteed

Hours:

Family will guarantee weekly hours

Compensation: $32-$35/hr doe plus PTO

A warm and welcoming family is seeking a proactive, energetic, organized, and patient full-time nanny manager to care for their school-aged child and keep their household running smoothly. Their child is active, kind, and thrives with caregivers who are calm, engaging, and able to keep up with a busy after-school routine. The ideal nanny manager will be familiar with the Chicago area, comfortable navigating a family move within the city, and excited to help the child settle into local activities and programs.

• After-school pickup Monday–Friday
• Transport child to activities, playdates, and outings (nanny must drive and use their own vehicle)
• Research and identify local activities, programs, and events—family is new to the area and values a nanny who is proactive and resourceful
• Engage child in fun, age-appropriate activities; provide consistent structure and support
• Prepare snacks and simple dinners; ensure kitchen and child-related areas are tidied after use
• Assist with bath time as part of the evening routine
• Provide additional hours for date nights and on days when the child is off school (with advance notice)
• Occasionally care for the child overnight with advance notice
• Maintain a calm, patient, and warm approach while supporting the child’s active nature
• Comfortable working in a home where parents may occasionally work from home

• Organizing the home (pantry, closets, playroom, mudroom, etc.)
• Tidying common areas and maintaining general order
• Help oversee routines and household flow
• Schedule appointments (doctor, dentist, car maintenance, home vendors)
• Prepping items for the next day (school bags, activities, snacks)
• Family laundry (washing, folding, putting away)
• Light household errands such as:
  • Grocery shopping
  • Post office/returns
  • Pharmacy pickups
• Manage household inventory (restocking household items, tracking supplies, kids’ essentials)
• Receiving and overseeing household vendors (cleaners, maintenance, repair appointments)

• Prior experience working with school-aged children and house management
• Background in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
• CPR certified
• Must drive and be willing to use own car for transportation (mileage reimbursed offered)
• Strong knowledge of the Chicago area
• Fluent English
• Comfortable with a family relocation within the city (move will be nearby)
• Trustworthy, reliable, and able to model positive behavior and values for the child
• Bonus:
  Comfortable traveling with the family

This is a fantastic role for a nanny manager who loves helping children explore their community, enjoys staying active, and can balance childcare and household duties. If you are dependable, proactive, and excited to form a meaningful connection with a great child, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies Inc.