Housekeeper/Nanny; Part-Time Nanny-Evenings
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Minding / Nanny, Au Pair, Child Development/Support
Washington, United States | Posted on 08/14/2025
Professional in-home Child Care:
Servicing DC, MD & VA (Including Baltimore & Richmond)
HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY (Part-Time Evenings)
Part-Time Housekeeper/Nanny Position – NW Washington, DC
A warm, busy family living in upper NW Washington, DC is seeking a kind, reliable, and proactive part-time evening nanny/housekeeper to provide lighthouse cleaning before transitioning to childcare duties. Care will be for two children—ages 3 and 5—each weekday evening. The ideal candidate will also be available for occasional full days during school closures and some weekends as needed.
With two working parents and little ones who are sweet, happy, and full of energy after their day, the family is looking for someone who can bring a calm, consistent presence, help maintain evening and bedtime routines, and help create a peaceful end to the day. In return, they offer a starting rate of $30/hour,
one week of paid vacation
, paid holidays
, and guaranteed pay when care is not needed. No cooking, laundry, or driving children are required. The children speak both English and Chinese.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM (will adjust to 4 PM–8 PM in colder months)
- Occasional full days or weekends, as needed
- Home is located in Upper NW DC
- $30/hour starting rate
- 1 week paid vacation
- Guaranteed pay when family does not require care
Key Responsibilities
- Include daily light housecleaning prior to children & family arriving home, then transitioning to evening childcare
- Engage children with fun and loving activities
- Tidy up common areas
- Cleaning and freshening up bathrooms
- Empty trash
- Supervise and engage the children in age‑appropriate activities (reading, art, music, dancing, indoor/outdoor play)
- Support mealtime and clean‑up
- Assist with bath and bedtime routines
- Maintain a caring, patient, and positive environment with limited screen time
- Communicate weekly updates and as‑needed notes to parents
Family Preferences
- Brings an affectionate, caring, and happy energy into the home, while being punctual and dependable
- Is able to be a part of the children’s day on occasional full days when school or day programs are closed
- Is open to lending a hand on some weekends when the family needs extra support
If you enjoy helping families thrive during the busiest hours of the day and love working with young children, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your availability, experience, and references.
Requirements- Previous experience in babysitting or nannying is preferred
- Previous experience caring for toddlers and preschoolers
- Strong knowledge of toddler care practices and child development principles
- Chinese language skills a plus, but not required
- Certification in First Aid and CPR is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor
- Patience, reliability, and a genuine love for children
- Must be able to pass background checks related to childcare
- $30/hour starting rate
- 1 week paid vacation
- Guaranteed pay when family does not require care
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