Live-In Nanny/Family Assistant
Location: Watchung, New Jersey
Start Date: Mid-July or sooner (flexible)
Schedule: Approx. 40 hours/week to start, 5–6 days/week (split shift days) during peak season (July–mid-January) April 2026, the role will shift to approx. 50 hours/week with caring for both children. Flexibility needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights, and travel 1-2 weeks/year.
About the Family:
This loving and laid-back Christian family includes a 20-month-old son and a newborn due in November. They are planning to grow their family over the coming years and are looking for a long-term nanny/family assistant to become an integral part of their household as both parents have demanding schedules. They have additional support staff including a household manager and housekeeper, and plan on hiring a chef. They also have a sweet Rottweiler!
Responsibilities:
- Morning routine and daycare drop-offs/pickups
- Child-focused tasks: children’s laundry, dishes, tidying, packing bags
- Light meal prep for children (a chef will eventually be hired)
- Support with bedtime routine when parents are working
- Pet care: feeding and letting out the dog
- Age-appropriate, milestone-focused engagement with the children
- Occasional errands
Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced with both infants and toddlers; confident managing multiples
- Seeking a long-term role (5+ years) with a growing family
- Organized, proactive, and a strong team player
- Comfortable in a collaborative household with staff
- Confident driver – family car provided
- Fun, warm, and able to keep up with an active family; enjoys humor and sarcasm
- CPR/First Aid/Infant certified
- Valid Passport Required
Compensation Package:
- $1,400–$1,800/week (W-2)
- Health stipend: $200–$300/month
- 14 days paid time off
- Holidays off: Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, others TBD
- Family vehicle provided for job-related use
- Live-In Accommodations: A private guest house under construction specifically for the nanny.
