Experienced, Loving & Reliable Nanny / Family Assistant — Long-Term Position
Chattanooga family with three children (12, 9, 3) seeks a trustworthy nanny/family assistant for a long-term role. Their beloved nanny of 8+ years is leaving only because her family is relocating.
The role combines care for the 3-year-old, driving all three children, and family management duties that will grow as the youngest spends more time in school. The family seeks someone who takes ownership of everyday tasks and anticipates needs, freeing the parents to focus on their children when home.
- Schedule: 30 or 40 guaranteed hours/week, based on the candidate’s preference (typically 35–45 hours/week).
- Flexibility required: Primarily weekday daytime hours, with occasional starts at 7 AM or earlier or evenings until 9 PM. No weekends unless mutually desired; advance notice whenever possible.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide warm, attentive care for the 3-year-old, including active, outdoor play.
- Safely drive children to school, sports, activities, and appointments.
- Handle family laundry (adults and children), food prep, groceries, errands, and organizing. A separate housekeeper handles regular cleaning., so nanny does NOT do general housekeeping.
- Coordinate children’s schedules and prepare for upcoming activities.
Ideal Candidate
- Mature, experienced professional with sound judgment, strong work ethic, and long-term commitment; childcare, nursing, OT, education, and related backgrounds welcome.
- Exceptionally dependable, trustworthy, and flexible.
- Active and outdoorsy; enjoys engaging children in play.
- Calm, discreet, respectful, and comfortable following family routines and preferences.
- Impeccable driving record; safe, confident driver.
- Proactive and self-directed; anticipates needs without repeated reminders.
- Current on recommended routine vaccinations, including annual flu vaccine.
- CPR/first aid training preferred.
- Background check, driving record check, and pre-employment drug test required.
- Naturally neat, tidy, and detail-oriented; cleans up after self and children.
Benefits
- Starting pay: $22–$25/hour, depending on experience.
- W-2 employment with employer Social Security and Medicare contributions.
- Workers’ compensation insurance.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Family vehicle for work-related driving.