Highly experienced Nanny Manager for Executive Lincoln Park family with Two School Age Children

• Family needs flexibility and a typical work week is 40 hours. The hours may occasionally shift as needed to accommodate the parents work/travel schedule. May need occasionally need to stay overnight or until later in the evening.
• Weekends are NOT required. The family believes that weekends are time for you to recharge and they have weekend sitters.
• Travel to the family’s Michigan home (90 minutes away)  maybe requested during children's school breaks/ in the summer. There is additional pay for overnights / extra hours / travel.
• Daily driving the children to and from school & activities/making lunches/scheduling play dates, play and read etc. Typically nanny duties and supervising homework and projects.
• Full Management of household- grocery shopping, basic cooking, basic daily straightening up, organizing, coordinating repairs inside and outside, household/personal errands, all laundry except master sheets & towels, care for plants, family style light cooking.  
• The family does have a housekeeper that does the DEEP cleaning 2x/week-- one day all day and Friday for a few hours-- she vacuums, mop, master sheets and towels, bathrooms etc.).
• The position includes great salary plus excellent benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, sick days etc.
• College degree and background in education or child development is a requirement of the position. This is non - negotiable. 
• The family is looking for someone very strong that can effectively manage their time and help to create a warm, consistent, stable environment and provide the necessary structure and discipline for two school age children.

Professional family in Lincoln Park, Chicago seeks part time nanny for their two children and future newborn.

• Starts in January or February. Approximately 15 to 25 hours per week. More hours may be available if desired. 
• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Experience caring for young children, newborns, and balancing the different needs of multiple children.
• Warm, energetic, caring, patient, calm demeanor. Nanny should have a deep love for children.
• Safety is a high priority, nanny must keep the safety of children a priority at all times. Nanny should be punctual and reliable.
• Seeking creative nanny who is willing to come up with fun art projects for children and work on basic learning skills (ABCs, basic writing, reading, and math.)
• Nanny should have extensive experience working with infants and be familiar with feeding, changing, swaddling, and maintaining a sleep schedule.
• Duties include preparing meals, and cleaning up after meals; play time; driving children to and from school or activities; help with school work; laundry, bathing, and cooking for children.
• Family has other staff in the house. Nanny should be comfortable being part of a team.
• Home is located in a lovely area of Lincoln Park. Street parking is readily available. A car is provided during work hours.
• Ideal applicant has significant industry experience (including newborn experience), and excellent references.
• Nanny should be warm and nurturing and be a partner in the household.

Wonderful long term position with newborn!

• Busy, professional couple expecting first baby (due at the end of January) around Asland and Foster seek nanny for their newborn, to begin in February 2014 (the start date can be flexible).
• Competitive compensation and benefits including paid vacation, holidays, and sick days. 
• Parents are in and out of the home. Nanny needs to be comfortable with this arrangement.
• Hours are 4 days / 32 to 36 hours per week Ideal days are  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday but family has flexibility with the days and hours for the right applicant.
• Family is focused on finding the right individual and can be flexible with some details of the job. 
• Can provide additional hours if desired but not required i.e. two Saturday evenings a month, with advance notice but not required. 
• Driving is not required. 
• Nanny should be experienced with infants and able to provide verifiable references.
• Nanny should have experience with newborns and children.
• Nanny should be reliable, dependable, caring and nurturing.
• Ideally a background in early childhood education or a related field is nice, but not required.
• Responsibilities include all care of the baby: feeding; bathing; diapering; tummy time; providing educationally stimulating opportunities, etc.
• Nanny will also be responsible for the baby’s laundry, and keeping the house tidy: loading/unloading the dishwasher; keeping the kitchen and common areas picked up as it pertains to the baby. Family has a housekeeper and is looking for a nanny focused on the baby.
• CPR - certification or willingness to take a CPR class and current or willingness to get a Tdap and Flu vaccine are also requirments. Family will pay for vaccines. 
• Family has one cat; nanny should like cats and not be allergic. 

Professional South Loop family looking for mature, organized nanny and house manger.

• Family in South Loop seeks full time nanny / house manger to care for their two school age children, starting in December
• Hours will vary, but will be consistent. School year schedule will typically be 12:00 noon. - 8:00 p.m; Summer hours are 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Responsibilities include picking up at school and taking to after school activities; managing homework, cooking dinner and feeding children, preparing lunch and snacks; managing bedtime routine
• Both children have severe nut allergies; experience managing and diligence would be very helpful.
• Occasionally nanny will be required to drop children off before school; occasional overnights and weekends are also required.  
• Excellent salary and benefits, including paid vacation and holidays.
• Must drive; must have insurance, a good driving record and a car for use on the job
• Should be responsible, energetic, enthusiastic and creative.
• Flexibility is a main requirement as both parents travel for work and schedules will vary.
• Ability to travel with family ideal, but may not be required; subject to negotiation.
• Nanny will also be expected to help with household management responsibilities, including laundry, grocery shopping, dry cleaning and keeping household organized.
• Should be able and willing to take the initiative to do what needs to be done.
• Parents may occasionally work from home.

If you are currently registered and are interested in the position and meet the criteria please contact our office. If you are not currently registered, please fill out a application and we will contact you if you meet the necessary criteria. 

Executive North Shore family seeks highly qualified Marry Poppins for their household, to begin as soon as possible. Top Compensation and full benefits for rock star nanny!

• Four children, elementary school age through high school.
• Care is primarily for two youngest children.
• Top salary and full benefits, including health insurance; paid sick/personal days; paid holidays; and paid vacation.
• Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., flexibility is required.
• Nanny will need to stay late or come early on occasion.
• Ideal applicant is able to work one or two Saturdays per month with notice.
• A possibility of travel (international and domestic) with the family.
• Candidate must drive and have a good driving record; family provides a vehicle for use on the job.
• Primary focus is on providing a engaging, loving atmosphere for the children and ensuring their safety.
• Nanny should be experienced with school age children; detail oriented; discrete; great communication and organizational skills; self motivated; creative; engaging; be a team player and problem solver.
• Escort children to and from school; playdates; activities; doctor’s appointments, informational school meetings if parents are unavailable, etc.; preparing activities, snacks and supplies for children.
• There is a household staff (housekeeper  - provides laundry, ironing, and cleaning; chef; and house manger.
• Nanny should be able to work well with other individuals, and be comfortable in a household where multiple staff members are present.
• Ideal applicant is tech savvy (can text, enter activities / events for children in calendar, etc.).
• When children are in school, nanny will do the grocery shopping; run errands pertaining to the children and organize children’s belongings and activities.
• Applicant should be very physically fit and be able to engage in physical activities with the children i.e. skiing, swimming, biking, etc.
• Family has two puppies that nanny will be responsible for feeding and walking when the children are in school. 

Busy family on Near North Side seeks experienced housekeeper. 

Exceptional FT Housekeeper and Family Assistant Needed for wonderful Lincoln Park Family
• Full Housekeeping of 6K SF single family home
• Applicant must be able comfortable with an employer who is in and out of the home
• A significant amount of care of children is not required but employee does need to be child friendly - able to assist with transportation for the children and provide occasional care in the afternoon / evening if the parents are out
• Full housekeeping and Laundry – minimal ironing
• Applicant must have a history and working knowledge of how to care for varies types of surfaces and textiles including: marble; porcelain tile; wool; silk; etc.
• Organization and maintenance of closets, pantries, etc.
• Assisting employer with packing and unpacking as needed
• Maintaining, purchasing and restocking of household staples
• Grocery shopping and errands as needed
• Family style cooking and meal planning when principles are not traveling
• Monday through Friday 10:30am to 6:30pm with flexibility to adjust hours and stay late if needed when the parents have an event Monday through Friday only (no weekends)
• Able to take constructive feedback, highly organized, and has an excellent eye for detail
• Only candidates with a minimum of 3 years private service experience in a similar position with exceptional references will be considered.
• Highly Competitive compensation, paid vacation, and paid holidays
• Extensive background check, good driving record, and confidentiality agreement are required