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Nanny/Manager in DC!
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
Household Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Minding / Nanny, Au Pair
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Private Family in Washington, DC Seeking a Nanny/House Manager
Position: Full-Time Live-Out Nanny/House Manager
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with occasional evening/date-night flexibility a couple of times per month
Salary: $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP, with flexibility for the right fit
About the Family
A warm, kind, and welcoming family in Washington, DC is seeking a professional Nanny/House Manager to become a valued teammate in their home. The mother is home full-time with the children and is very positive, polite, and collaborative in her parenting approach. They are looking for someone who can partner with her smoothly, support the household, and provide excellent care for their children.
Children: One 2-year-old daughter; baby boy due February
Home Size: 4,000 sq ft
Pets: One small friendly dog
Household Staff: Bi-weekly professional cleaner for deep cleaning
Responsibilities
Childcare - 80%
- Provide warm, attentive care for the family's 2-year-old daughter and, when appropriate, their newborn son.
- Engage the children in enriching, developmentally appropriate activities including Montessori-style play, crafts, reading, and outdoor exploration.
- Support the daughter's social/emotional needs-she may be shy initially, so patience and warmth are essential.
- Take the children to playgrounds, neighborhood outings, and local activities; maintain an active, hands-on presence.
- Assist with naps, meals/snacks, toy cleanup, and resetting all child-related spaces.
- Safely drive the children to activities and appointments.
- Maintain a tidy, decluttered, and organized environment throughout the home.
- Handle light household tasks such as dishes, laundry, making beds, and general tidying.
- Run errands including grocery shopping, household returns, and supply pick-ups.
- Coordinate with household vendors, supervise services, and accept deliveries.
- Help with small dog care, including feeding and occasional walks.
- Join the family on select trips when needed.
- Notice what needs to be done and take initiative to support a smooth-running household.
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is warm, active, reliable, and a true household partner. They should be friendly, direct, and kind-someone who enjoys working in a family environment and supports both parents, especially Mom, in a collaborative way.
This person should be:
- Positive, approachable, and nurturing
- Skilled in building trust with young children, especially those who need time to warm up
- Organized and naturally tidy
- An energetic, go-getter personality
- Comfortable balancing childcare with household tasks
- Attentive, safety-conscious, and engaging
- Interested in a long-term position with a kind, appreciative family
- Prior nanny/house manager experience in a private household
- Experience with toddlers and infants
- Excellent references
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Comfortable with a small dog
- Willingness to travel occasionally
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