About this role
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Seattle, WA
Office: Jovie of Seattle, WA
Summary:
A bit about us : We are a friendly, active Seattle family seeking a reliable and nurturing part-time nanny and household manager for our two children, ages 9 and 6. Our children are easygoing, energetic, and enjoy staying busy with tennis, rock climbing, music, chess, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. With two working parents and busy after-school schedules, we're looking for someone dependable who can help keep our afternoons running smoothly. We value a caring, playful caregiver who enjoys engaging with school-aged children while helping them develop independence and responsibility. We're excited to welcome someone who can become a trusted, long-term part of our family's routine!
A bit about you : You are a responsible, dependable, and engaging nanny who genuinely enjoys spending time with active, school-aged children. You have a clean driving record, feel confident navigating Seattle, and are comfortable managing school pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities. You bring a playful, caring attitude and enjoy connecting with children through creative projects, sports, games, and meaningful conversations. You're also organized and proactive, happy to lend a hand with children's laundry, meal preparation, and household routines. Above all, you understand the importance of reliability and clear communication, and take pride in being someone a busy family can consistently count on.
What You’ll Do : Your afternoons will typically begin with school pickup around 3:00 PM, followed by transportation to activities such as tennis, rock climbing, and music lessons. You'll help the children complete homework, encourage age-appropriate responsibilities, and create opportunities for engaging play and creative activities. Household responsibilities include preparing simple children's dinners and school lunches, assisting with children's laundry, maintaining tidiness, and helping organize schedules and daily logistics. You'll also encourage the children to take ownership of tasks such as unpacking backpacks, putting away laundry, and tidying their rooms. Additional household support hours can be scheduled before school pickup or after the core childcare hours, depending on your availability, how many weekly hours you would like, and the family's needs.: “Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.
Start Date: January 2027, following the holidays
Schedule: M-F 20-25 hours a week
- Core childcare hours: M-F 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Additional hours: Flexible before 3:00 PM or after 6:00 PM for household support
Pay: $33-38
Position Highlights : Excellent pay package. Fantastic city location. Additional household management hours can be arranged around the nanny's availability. Long-term outlook. Willing to discuss additional work benefits with the right fit candidate!
You’ll be a great fit for this nanny job if you have :
- Previous childcare experience with school-aged children
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and communication skills
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a motor vehicle screening
- Comfortable transporting children to and from school and activities
- Current CPR certification or willingness to renew (family is happy to sponsor renewal)
- Organized, responsible, and comfortable balancing childcare with light household management
- Comfortable working in a home with a friendly Cockapoo mix (no pet care required)
- Glowing references from recent nanny positions
Set yourself apart :
- Enjoys sports, tennis, outdoor activities, and active play
- Loves arts and crafts, creative projects, and engaging children through hands-on activities
- Speaks Spanish (a plus, but not required)
- Comfortable helping with elementary school homework and encouraging independent learning
- Student or caregiver seeking a flexible schedule with opportunities for additional household management hours
- Up-to-date flu and COVID-19 vaccinations preferred
How to Apply: Click HERE or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and let us know why we should hire you!
**All applicants must first interview with a Jovie specialist. Qualifying applicants will meet the family prior to being hired.
What happens after I apply?
Our recruiting team will review your information and schedule an interview. Next, we will conduct screening and reference checks; and send an offer to join the team if qualified. Then we’ll match you with families that fit your experience and availability.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
- Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activities
- Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
- Essential Physical Requirements: Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushing
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
- Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day
- Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations
- May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner