Private Family in Fairfax, VA Seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Nanny/Housekeeper (Live-In or Live-Out)
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time Nanny (Childcare + Light Household Support)
Schedule: Monday–Friday split schedule (Roughly 7–9 AM + 5–8:30 PM), with one or two longer weekday for household duties; one full weekend day (Sat or Sun) required for full-time hours as well as flexibility with schedule
Salary: ~$28–$33/hour depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation: Open to possibly relocating a candidate
About the Family
A warm, professional family in Fairfax, VA is seeking a long-term Nanny to support their home and their 2.5-year-old son, who attends daycare full-time. Both parents work and are looking for someone reliable, engaged, and proactive.
Child: One 2.5-year-old boy (daycare 9 AM–6 PM, M–F)
Household Staff: Deep cleaner every two weeks
Responsibilities
Childcare (Primary Focus)
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Morning routine and daycare drop-off (7–9 AM)
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Afternoon pick-up (5–6 PM) and evening routine until ~8:30 PM
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One full weekend day for candidates seeking 40-hour schedules
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Create a safe, warm, and developmentally engaging environment
Light Household Support
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Family laundry
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Tidying common areas and dishes
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Basic household organization
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Light cleaning (heavy cleaning handled by deep cleaner)
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Occasional errands or grocery runs
Ideal Candidate
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Playful, warm, and naturally great with toddlers
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Knowledgeable or passionate about early childhood development
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Flexible, communicative, trustworthy, and dependable
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Comfortable with a split schedule and occasional weekend needs
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Happy to support a busy household and help mom gain more flexibility
Requirements
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Prior private-home nanny experience
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Excellent references
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Legal to work in the U.S.
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Driver’s license required (family car provided for child-related driving)
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Seeking a long-term role
Compensation & Benefits
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~$28–$33/hour depending on experience
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Full-time option: Guaranteed 40 hours/week with schedule flexibility and weekend availability
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Part-time option: ~25–30 hours/week (Monday–Friday split schedule only, no weekend flexibility required)
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PTO (details TBD)
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Payroll position
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Live-in option includes: private bedroom, private bathroom, large closet, room & board, and car access