Full-Time Family Assistant in South Park for an Infant and Two Year Old

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in the South Park area (currently in a rental home, looking to purchase a home in Dilworth, Myers Park, or Elizabeth) in finding a Full-Time Family Assistant for their family, which includes two daughters, ages two years old and 3 months old. The Family Assistant would typically be needed Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. It is important that the Family Assistant is flexible to come in early or stay late, work babysitting needs as needed, and travel with the family on a few vacations a year.

The best Family Assistant for this family would be an experienced, proactive caregiver who specializes in caring for both newborns and toddlers, ideally someone with newborn care specialist (NCS) experience or equivalent hands-on expertise. This Family Assistant should be highly skilled in supporting the needs of their 3-month-old child while simultaneously engaging with their toddler, with a proven track record of caring for multiple young children at the same time (preferably a toddler and a baby together).

A Family Assistant candidate who demonstrates a strong knowledge and passion for newborn and toddler care, early childhood development, Montessori-inspired practices, safe sleep best practices, age-appropriate developmental activities, and baby-led weaning would be a great fit for this position. Familiarity with the latest baby and toddler-related technology and tools is required as well.

Each day, the Family Assistant should understand how to balance engaging, enriching activities with opportunities for independent play, encouraging both curiosity and self-confidence. The older child is attending Montessori preschool three mornings a week this fall. Pick-up and drop-off will be handled by the parents or Family Assistant each day. While the older child is in school, the Family Assistant should provide dedicated one-on-one time with the infant and foster an educational environment. There will be times that the baby is with the mom and the Family Assistant would not have any childcare responsibilities; during these times, the family requests assistance with meal prep, family laundry, light tidying, errands, etc. Childcare is always the first priority.

Daily activities include age-appropriate outings such as walks, parks, music classes, museums, play gyms, and creative crafts, as well as singing, reading, and introducing new games and sensory play. The Family Assistant will collaborate with a stay-at-home mom who remains involved throughout the day, while maintaining clear boundaries to support the children’s independence and reduce separation anxiety. The best candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality, nurturing care that supports the growth and development of both children simultaneously.

Childcare Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting daily scheduling needs of the children (Feeding, changing, Napping)

• Engaging with the children on an age-appropriate level

• Playing with the children both inside and outside the home

• Researching and doing hands-on learning activities and crafts with the children

Household Duties Include (Children are priority):

• Family’s laundry and changing children’s sheets weekly

• Meal prep and Children’s bottle prep (the baby takes special formula for dairy intolerance), meal prep, including preparing healthy snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Family Assistant must be experienced and familiar with baby-led weaning

• Cleaning up after meals

• Unloading/loading the dishwasher and sanitizing bottles and pump parts

• Replacing trash

• Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the children

• Picking up after the Family Assistant and the children throughout the day

• Emptying the diaper pail and stocking diapers and wipes

• Rotating toys and clothes, and keeping the nursery organized and age-appropriate

• Running errands as needed

Pets: The family has a cat. There is no care needed for the cat unless the family is traveling. If the family is traveling, the Family Assistant will be asked to come to the home once a day to feed the cat and scoop the litter box. If the Family Assistant is asked to care for the cat on the weekends, outside of the regular work hours, the Family Assistant will be paid an additional pet sitting fee.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 5 years of professional Nanny and Family Assistant experience

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Must live within a commutable distance to Dilworth, Myers Park, or the Elizabeth neighborhood

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• Be non-smoking/vaping

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• Family Assistant should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus

• Must be up to date on Childhood vaccinations, the annual Flu Vaccine, and TDAP before starting the position.

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts ASAP

• Legal pay is offered at $28 - $32+ an hour

• Continued pay while the family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 Paid Sick Days

• Family vehicle will be provided

• Paid Major Holidays

• Health Stipend

• Annual performance-based bonus