Part-Time Nanny / Household Assistant In Chatham, Nj

Part-Time Nanny / Household Assistant In Chatham, Nj

3 days a week 

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location: Chatham, NJ 07928

County: Morris 

Age: 3 years old  

Start date: Mid-August

Pets in home: A dog

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required  

Vaccinations: Standard vaccinations required

Schedule: Friday from 8 am - 6 pm + 2 more days from 8 am to 5 pm

Compensation: $25–$35 per hour, based on experience

Position Code: G754CH

More details: 

A warm, family-first household in Chatham is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable nanny/household assistant to support their growing family. The schedule is three days per week; Fridays required from 8:00 am–6:00 pm, plus two additional weekdays from 8:00 am–5:00 pm (flexible on days).

Duties: 

On Fridays, the nanny will provide attentive childcare for the child throughout the workday. Responsibilities include: Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities. Preparing lunch and snacks for the child. Driving to local activities, classes, playdates, parks, and libraries. Supporting learning, creativity, and developmental milestones. Following the family's gentle but structured discipline philosophy. Maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

During the additional two workdays, the role will focus more heavily on household support, including: Full-house cleaning and organization. Children's and parents' laundry. Vacuuming and general household tidying. Grocery shopping and household errands. Meal preparation for the child. Organization projects such as playrooms, closets, and pantry spaces. Occasional assistance with the family dog, including letting the dog into the yard

Ideal nanny:  

The ideal candidate is warm, respectful, organized, and direct in their communication. The family is seeking someone who can balance a nurturing childcare approach with strong household management skills.

Candidates should be comfortable driving the child to activities.  Looking for a confident swimmer who is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and who enjoys engaging children through play, music, crafts, and outdoor activities. The ideal nanny will share a discipline style centered on positive reinforcement, communication, consistency, and clear boundaries. Male and female candidates are welcome to apply.

About the children: 

The family has one delightful 3-year-old daughter. She is happy, curious, affectionate, thoughtful, and kind. She loves music, singing, arts and crafts, reading, pretend play, and anything pink! She currently enjoys gymnastics, dance classes, and swim lessons.

The family feels a younger, energetic caregiver may be an especially good fit to keep up with their active toddler and engage in plenty of hands-on play and activities.

About the family

The parents describe themselves as hardworking yet balanced, valuing quality family time, kindness, structure, and a positive home environment. They are looking for someone who will become a trusted extension of their family and share their respectful, nurturing approach to childcare. The family pet is a friendly Yorkshire Terrier (minor pet care required).

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G754CH 

Nanny/Family assistant Nanny Position in Marlton, NJ

Position: Part-time, Live-Out 

Location: Marlton, NJ 08053

County: Burlington

Ages: 9 years old

Start date: ASAP 

Pets in home: None

Car requirement: Nanny's vehicle

Vaccinations:  None 

Schedule: Every other week (before and after school)

Compensation: $2,600 to $3,200 a month

Position Code: G749MT

More details: 

A family in Marlton, NJ, is seeking a dedicated, long-term nanny and family assistant who will become a trusted and consistent member of their household support team. The primary responsibility is caring for their 9-year-old child. 

The schedule is every other week, Monday through Friday, with the following hours: 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM, then from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The position also includes overnight care on occasions when the parent is traveling, with additional compensation provided for overnight responsibilities.

The nanny will be compensated for 100 hours per month, even though the family only requires approximately 80% of that time. This additional allocation is to provide flexibility and acknowledge the family's unique circumstances as a divorced household, ensuring the nanny has a stable and secure income.

Duties Include:

The main focus is caring for the child during the mother’s parenting weeks, including managing morning routines such as breakfast, preparation for school, and ensuring the child boards the bus safely. After school, duties include transportation to extracurricular activities, homework assistance, dinner preparation, and overseeing the evening routine until the mother returns from work.

When the child is at school or with the father, the role extends to family assistant duties such as laundry, meal prep, grocery shopping, running errands, household organization, maintaining common areas, and scheduling appointments as needed to support household functionality. While the position is not primarily custodial housekeeping, the ideal candidate will enjoy organization and demonstrate initiative. Responsibilities also include preparing meals for the child, managing children's laundry, light tidying, coordinating appointments, handling household bills, and managing occasional home-related tasks such as Amazon or other retail returns and providing access to contractors when necessary.

Ideal Candidate:

The preferred candidate is warm, dependable, organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator. The successful applicant will display emotional maturity, patience, trustworthiness, and confidence in caring for school-aged children. A proactive approach, adaptability, strong time management, and the ability to anticipate household needs are highly valued.

Experience supporting children with ADHD or executive functioning challenges is a significant plus. The candidate should be skilled in establishing consistent routines, structure, and positive reinforcement. A safe driving record, sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and flexibility are required. Ultimately, seeking someone committed to building a long-term, trusting relationship with our family and becoming a positive, reliable presence in our child's life.

About the Family:

The child  is a kind-hearted, creative, intelligent, humorous, and energetic 9-year-old. He has a particular interest in social studies and science but finds math more challenging. His after-school activities include sports, tutoring, and occasional playdates.

The family environment is warm, respectful, organized, and family-centered. The mother, a senior executive, is hands-on and values consistency, clear communication, and kindness. The parents are divorced and share custody, with a focus on providing stability and support across both homes to help their son feel secure, supported, and encouraged.

Discipline is centered around setting clear expectations within a positive and supportive environment, emphasizing respect, accountability, and teamwork. Approaches are calm and respectful, with age-appropriate consequences aimed at teaching and guiding rather than punishing. Patience and flexibility are essential when addressing behavior and challenges.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G749MT   

Part-Time Nanny in Maplewood, NJ

Position: Part-Time Live-Out

Location: Maplewood, NJ 07040

County: Essex
Ages: 8 months old

Start date: September

Pets in home: 1 dog (hypoallergenic)

Car requirement: Flexible  

Vaccinations: Covid-19 required

Schedule: Flexible/ 25 hours a week

Compensation: $25 to $30+ an hour, on the books

Position Code: G642MW

More details: 

A family in Maplewood is seeking a qualified nanny to care for their 8-month-old child. The family is flexible regarding the schedule and is open to accommodating the nanny’s preferences when establishing the weekly hours. Occasional additional days and evening hours would be appreciated. The families preferred schedule is Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Duties:

Duties include basic tidying after child, children’s laundry, preparing basic snacks, etc., cooking involved for child only. Currently the baby girl is working on solids, so eventually light meal preparation for the baby may be included. Pet care may be requested if the nanny is comfortable around dogs.

Ideal nanny: 

The ideal nanny for this position is proactive, collaborative and someone open to partnership with ideas who is excited to play and support the child. The family plans on having another baby in the next few years and they’re looking for someone who can become part of the family. The ideal candidate is dog-friendly and passionate about developing young minds.

About the children:

This 8-month-old is smiley, curious, giggly and a good sleeper. She is already crawling and working on solids.

About the parents:
These parents are busy first-time parents who, when not busy exploring and playing with their baby girl, love to try new foods/restaurants, listen to music and plan their next trip.

Benefits:

On the Books salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. Plus a health benefit stipend of $300.

Position Code: G642MW

Weekend Nanny in Glen Rock, NJ

Position:  Weekend, Live-Out

Location: Glen Rock

County:  Bergen

Ages:  1 years old and 2 years old

Start date: Fall

Pets in home:  None

Car requirement: Flexible

Vaccinations: None

Schedule: For one day every other weekend

Compensation: $30-$35 an hour

Position Code: G624GR

More details:

A family in Glen Rock, NJ is seeking a responsible, caring, fun, and engaging nanny to care for their two children, aged 2 years and 1 year. This position involves working every other weekend. The family is seeking a candidate who is flexible with scheduling, as work hours will be coordinated in advance based on the family's events and needs. The successful candidate will be guaranteed a minimum of two shifts per month, with each shift lasting at least 8 hours.

Duties:

Duties may include taking the children to morning and afternoon activities, preparing lunch, snacks, and dinner. Helping with bathtime, naptimes, and bedtime, children’s laundry, vacuuming, and basic household cleaning.

Ideal nanny: 

The ideal candidate for this household is someone kind, patient, and prioritizes safety of the children. The family is seeking someone who is responsible and very aware of their surroundings. Someone who is experienced with high-energy toddlers and won’t get easily flustered by toddler tantrums is ideal. The best candidate must be comfortable with walking a double stroller and also be comfortable carrying and administering allergy medication if needed.

About the children:

The 2-year-old is smart, focused, curious, playful, and thoughtful. She loves crafts, swings, and playing with water toys outside. She is very curious and interested in everything and is good at communicating her needs.

The 1-year-old is energetic, social, cuddly, sweet and curious. He loves stacking things and is constantly on the move. He is curious about everything around him. He runs around and copies everything his sister does. In addition to allergies (eggs, dairy, nuts), he has mild eczema that needs basic care (lotions, steroid cream, etc.)

About the parents:

These parents are structured, loving, playful, active, and healthy individuals. The discipline structure in this home is through actions, not words. If the children are misbehaving, toys are taken away or they are removed from the room.

Benefits:

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Position Code: G624GR

Flexible Nanny Position in Martinsville, NJ

Position:  Part-time, Live out 

Location: Martinsville

County: Somerset  

Ages: 1 year old

Start date: ASAP/Flexible 

Pets in home: None 

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required

Vaccinations: Measles and other standard vaccinations 

Schedule: 3 to 5 days a week from 12 pm to 6 pm

Compensation: $30 to $40 an hour, based on best fit 

Position Code: G619MV

More details: 

A family in Martinsville, NJ is looking for an engaged and patient nanny to help care for their 1-year-old son. The family is also looking for someone who can switch between the responsibilities of nanny and mother’s helper. 

The schedule is flexible for best fit. Ideally, the family is seeking 3 to 5 days a week, from the hours of 12 pm to 6 pm (18 to 30+ hours a week). The number of days and hours is based on the best candidate for this household.

Someone with the flexibility for occasional overnight care and weekend date nights would be appreciated.

Duties:
While the nanny’s primary duty is caring for the child, additional duties may include: family laundry, ironing, vacuuming, loading/emptying the dishwasher, grocery shopping, basic tidying after the child, cleaning the entire home, and cooking for the child only, if there is not already food prepared. Helping with organization such as: organizing and rotating toys, packing diaper bag, cleaning up toys, general organizing from time to time.

Ideal nanny: 
The ideal nanny for this home is someone who is patient, nurturing, and engaging and can switch between the responsibilities of a nanny and mother’s helper. Someone who can clean and maintain the home but can also jump in to take care of the baby if Mom steps out for the gym or errands. The family is looking for someone who can keep up with their active 14-month-old, and has their license. An individual with experience in sleep training and potty training would be appreciated. The ideal nanny has the ability to play and work on developmental activities, maintain daily schedules, routines and has childcare skills (diaper changes/baths/dressing babies/preparing bottles and feeding). Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required.

About the children: 

This 1-year-old is social, active, giggly, strong, and persistent. He does not currently walk but may be walking by the time a nanny is placed.

About the parents:

Mom is the homemaker and is friendly, loving, introverted, organized and particular with cleanliness. Dad is ambitious, empathic, strong-willed, systematic, and has high expectations. These parents don’t have a discipline structure established yet because their child is still young.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G619MV

Nanny Job in Hoboken, NJ

Position: Part-Time, Live-Out or Live-In

Location: Hoboken, NJ 07030

County: Hudson

Ages: 3 years old and 7-year-old twins

Start date: September

Pets in home: Cat

Car requirement: No driving required

Schedule: 15 to 20 hours a week
Compensation: $600 to $1,000 a week 

Position Code:  G538HB

More details: 

A family in Hoboken is looking for a consistent, flexible nanny to care for their 3 children, a 3-year-old and 7-year-old twins . Flexibility for this position is a must. The schedule will be Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 7:30 am and 4 pm to 7 pm. Occasional additional overnight care may be required when parents are traveling (typically once per month). Morning shifts are typically as needed or up to twice a week (nanny will still be paid for unused times). 

Duties:
Basic tidying after children. In the morning: helping at home to prepare the kids for school. In the afternoon: picking up the kids from school (can be done via transit), taking them home, helping them with homework, preparing dinner. Basic/ cooking involved for either children or family (flexible). 

Ideal nanny: 
The ideal nanny for this home is a kind, caring, reliable individual. Flexibility is very important, as the schedule and needs of the household may vary from week to week. A high level of reliability is important as this family is looking for someone who is punctual, consistent, and can be trusted to follow through on responsibilities without supervision. This family values someone who is attentive to the needs of others. They are looking for someone warm and compassionate who can help create a positive and supportive environment.

Strong English communication skills are required, both spoken and written. The family wants to ensure clear understanding and smooth daily interactions as they are transitioning from France. A solid educational background is also important.

The family is in the process of transitioning from France, and is seeking someone with strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, to help foster an environment where the children can continue to learn and grow.

About the children:

These three children get along well all the time. The 3-year-old is nice, caring, creative, and helpful. He loves to play piano and sports. The 7-year-old girl is a smiling, joyful princess. She loves to dance and sing. The 7-year-old boy is generous, kind, easy-going, and supportive. He loves sports and reading.

About the household:
This family enjoys spending time together. The home is built on strong relationships, mutual respect, and a joyful spirit. They place great importance on education and encourage their children to grow with curiosity, discipline, and openness. At the same time, they make plenty of room for humor, imagination, and creativity. 

Both parents work in demanding, fast‑paced environments. When they are not at home, they need complete peace of mind. Knowing that everything is running smoothly allows them to stay focused and return home fully present for their children. These parents are warm, supportive, and close‑knit and value people who share these qualities.

This household has a discipline style that is structured but warm. The parents set clear expectations for behavior and education, and stay consistent so the children always know what is expected. This is balanced with humor, kindness, and open communication. Responsibility and respect are both encouraged, but they leave space for creativity and self‑expression. Mom and Dad value a home that is both loving and well‑organized, where their children feel supported and guided.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  G538HB

Nanny Position in Florham Park, NJ

Position: Part-Time, Live-Out 

Location: Florham Park

County: Morris

Ages: 2 years old and 4 years old

Start date: May/ Flexible 

Pets in home: None

Car requirement: Flexible  

Vaccinations: No preference 

Schedule: 32 hours a week

Compensation: $28 to $30 an hour 

Position Code: G527FP 

More details: 

 A family in Florham Park is looking for a warm and reliable live-out nanny to take care of their two children, ages 2 years old and 4 years old. The schedule for this position consists of two longer days (7am to 5pm) and three shorter ones. (8am to 12pm).  Based on the parents’ work schedules, the family has some flexibility with the schedule for the right fit.  

Duties:
Daily care, maintaining a consistent routine, and incorporating age-appropriate learning through play. Children’s laundry, Basic tidying after children. Basic snacks. Cooking for children only.

Ideal nanny: 
The ideal nanny is engaged and warm, able to provide attentive care in a safe, nurturing environment. The candidate will have some childcare and/or early childhood experience, but most importantly is a great fit for the family. This family values someone who can naturally introduce early concepts like numbers, colors, language, and early writing in a fun, engaging way. The family also prioritizes personality and fit over formal credentials—seeking someone patient, proactive, communicative, and aligned with our parenting style. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s is a plus, but not required.

About the children: 

The 4-year-old is loving, energetic, curious, creative, and imaginative. He loves to build things and organize his toys. 

The 2-year-old is independent, energetic, curious, tough, and determined. She loves doing anything her older brother is doing.

About the parents:
Mom is hands-on and health-conscious and values a nurturing, engaging environment where her children can learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for. Dad is career-oriented but highly engaged in the safety and development of his children.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G417FP

Part to Full-time Nanny Position in Springfield, NJ

Position: Part to Full-time, Live-Out

Location: Springfield Township, NJ 

County: Union

Ages: Newborn and 4 years old 

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: 2 cats and 1 small dog

Car requirement: Nanny Vehicle Required

Vaccinations: TDAP

Schedule: See below

Compensation: $25 to $28 an hour

Position Code: G595SP

More details: 

A family in Springfield is looking for a creative, animal-loving nanny to take care of their two children, a newborn (1 month old) and a 4-year-old. The family is looking for a caregiver to start as soon as possible. The schedule is as follows:

Between now and the end of the school year, care will be for the after-school hours primarily from 3pm - 6pm. Starting in July, the nanny will be needed 4 days a week, from 8am-6pm, likely from Tuesday to Friday. Flexibility regarding this schedule is appreciated as parents are waiting to confirm Mom’s work schedule in the meantime.

These parents are still deciding if the infant will go into daycare in March depending on the fit with the nanny. If they decide to go with daycare, care hours may alter slightly a couple days a week.  If not,  hours will remain the same with the addition of household management duties.

Duties:
Doing the children’s laundry. Basic tidying after children. Basic meal preparation (reheating/preparing something that was already made). Preparing afterschool snacks is expected. Cooking is a plus, but not required.

Ideal nanny:  

The ideal nanny is a creative, sociable individual who is able to maintain clear, strong boundaries with the oldest child. This family is looking for someone who can love the kids as one of their own. The candidate is outgoing and can keep the kids engaged while the parents are at work. This is a family that greatly values open communication and someone who can adhere to the parents’ discipline guidelines and earn the respect of the children. 

About the children: 

This 4 year old is sweet, smart, funny , strong-willed, deeply-feeling. He loves reading, trucks, dinosaurs, music, muppet babies, arts and crafts. Parents suspect that he may possibly have ADHD but has not yet been diagnosed. His after-school activities include music and karate.

The newborn was born in April and is a good sleeper and eater. 

About the household: 

These parents are routine-oriented individuals who run a business together. Dad is thoughtful, detail-oriented, analytical, empathic and a good-planner. Mom is caring, driven, and thoughtful.They are understanding, welcoming and interested in learning and welcoming a nanny into their home. They like going on family adventures like hiking and visiting the shore. These parents like making a connection with the nanny. The discipline structure for this household follows firm boundaries. They have expectations for their children but also allow space for understanding the children’s feelings. If there is continued disobedience or acting out, the parents will remove a privilege (ex. losing TV time, losing a book at night, etc).

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G595SP

Proactive part-time nanny Job in Paramus, NJ

Position:  Part-Time, Live-Out

Location: Paramus, NJ

County:  Bergen

Ages:  4 years old, 11 years old

Start date:  August

Pets in home:  2 dogs

Car requirement:  Family vehicle provided

Vaccinations:  None 

Schedule:  Monday to Thursday from 2:30PM to 7:30PM

Compensation: $25 - $30 an hour

Position Code:  G515PM

More details: 

A single mother in Paramus is looking for a reliable, responsible, take-charge part-time nanny to take care of her two children, ages 4 years old and 11 years old. Care will primarily be for one child, with occasional supervision for the other child. The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 2:30PM to 7:30PM. This schedule may increase based on the summer camp schedule.  This position is on the books only.

Duties:

Supervising homework, preparing snacks, and transporting children to afterschool activities when needed. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment while managing playtime and downtime. Household errands may include: children’s laundry, basic tidying after children. Meal preparation including cooking involved for children, basic (snacks etc.)

Ideal nanny: 
The ideal nanny is reliable, punctual, responsible with a clean driving record. The candidate should strive to be an asset to the home and make mom’s life easier. Additional language skills (in Spanish or French) are a plus but not required. For this household, the ideal nanny should be able to handle conflict and make judgment calls without having to overcommunicate with single, working Mom.  Looking for someone who can take charge and take initiative. 

About the children: 

The 11-year-old enjoys music, art, and sports. He’s very smart, though he has difficulty focusing. He has ADHD and is quick to react and sometimes may react emotionally. As a note, he walks home from school by himself. 

The 4-year-old is very smart and independent. He’s mature beyond his age, a good communicator and self-starter. He loves math and science, as well as swimming and soccer. He is sweet and shy around new people, but when he’s with his brother, he has a stronger personality. 

These siblings get along, but go at each other at least once a day. When they’re not getting along, it’s important to let the conflict run its course or to use proper judgment to decide whether to intervene. For example, name calling may depend on the severity, whereas violence should be met with immediate action. 

About the parent:
This single mother is a very busy, no-nonsense professional. She’s very organized and straightforward. This household follows a strict structure with discipline methods involving timeout and privilege removal, etc. Because of Mom’s busy schedule, the ideal nanny would only contact Mom in the event of a true emergency (i.e., bleeding, serious injury, etc).

Benefits: 

On the books position. Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  G501PM

Nanny position in Florham Park, NJ

Position: Part-Time, Live-Out 

Location: Florham Park

County: Morris

Ages: 2 years old and 4 years old

Start date: May/Flexible

Pets in home: None

Car requirement: Flexible  

Vaccinations: No preference 

Schedule: 32 hours a week

Compensation: $28 to $30 an hour 

Position Code: G417FP 

More details: 

 A family in Florham Park is looking for a warm and reliable live-in nanny to take care of their two children, ages 2 years old and 4 years old. The schedule for this position consists of two longer days (7am to 5pm) and three shorter ones. (8am to 12pm).  Based on the parents’ work schedules, the family has some flexibility with the schedule for the right fit.  

Duties:
Daily care, maintaining a consistent routine, and incorporating age-appropriate learning through play. Children’s laundry, Basic tidying after children. Basic snacks. Cooking for children only.

Ideal nanny: 
The ideal nanny is engaged and warm, able to provide attentive care in a safe, nurturing environment. The candidate will have some childcare and/or early childhood experience, but most importantly is a great fit for the family. This family values someone who can naturally introduce early concepts like numbers, colors, language, and early writing in a fun, engaging way. The family also prioritizes personality and fit over formal credentials—seeking someone patient, proactive, communicative, and aligned with our parenting style. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s is a plus, but not required.

About the children: 

The 4-year-old is loving, energetic, curious, creative, and imaginative. He loves to build things and organize his toys. 

The 2-year-old is independent, energetic, curious, tough, and determined. She loves doing anything her older brother is doing.

About the parents:
Mom is hands-on and health-conscious and values a nurturing, engaging environment where her children can learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for. Dad is career-oriented but highly engaged in the safety and development of his children.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G417FP

Part-Time Nanny Position in Highland Park, NJ

Position: Part-time, Live-out 

Location: Highland Park, NJ 08904 

County: Middlesex County 

Ages:   2 years old and 5 years old

Start date: ASAP 

Pets in home: None  

Car requirement: Family vehicle

Vaccinations: General vaccinations: Flu, Covid preferred

Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 2:30 to 7:30 pm 

Compensation: $25 to $30 an hour  

Position Code:  G309HP 

More details:  

A family in Highland Park is looking for a flexible, communicative, quick-thinking nanny to care for their two children, 2 years old and 5 years old.The current schedule is Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 7:30. During the summer, these hours will remain the same.  Starting the fall the schedule will shift to 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Earlier availability for days when the daycare is closed is a plus but not a requirement.

Duties:  

Picking up the children from daycare. Preparing and serving snacks and dinner. Engaging in age-appropriate play and activities, including outings after daycare. Occasional household errands such as picking up groceries. Making the children dinner, giving them baths, helping them through their bedtime routine. Assisting with potty training and related clean-ups. Basic tidying up after the children. Cleaning up after dinner and tidying the kitchen. Preparing things for the next day such as the children’s lunches and laying out their outfits. Ensuring the car is organized, stocked, and ready to go.

Ideal nanny:   

The ideal nanny is flexible and a quick thinker. They must be able to maintain boundaries and schedules for the children. They should also be able to anticipate the children’s needs and moods and make good judgment calls. The ideal candidate must be an experienced and safe driver. They should be comfortable learning new methods and educational approaches (such as ABA). Additionally, the family is looking for someone who is comfortable with learning the rules of kosher for their kitchen. The ideal candidate can maintain a calm and level head when things get chaotic .  

About the children:  

The 5 year old is inquisitive, funny, surprising, and meticulous. He loves planes, cars, cooking, math, science, and animals. He is a very smart and curious child with special needs (very high functioning autistic). He pushes boundaries and is very skilled at arguing and defining his own boundaries and needs someone who can gently maintain boundaries while finding the flexibility to help him feel comfortable.

The 2 year old is affectionate, rambunctious, social, funny, and curious. He loves animals, cars, and cooking. He is a very open and expressive child. He is quite verbal and likes engaging with new people. When he is angry or frustrated he is equally expressive and vocal in resolving his issues.

About the parents and household:  

Both parents are communicative, friendly, and direct individuals. Mom is organized, involved, and loves updates. Dad has a busy schedule but is accessible and a problem solver. This family follows a Montessori structure and applies ABA practices in their home. This is a kosher household that values open communication. They currently have a nanny with a BCB certificate who is willing to teach a new nanny these methods. The family also has a behavioral technician, whose schedule may overlap in the beginning. 

Benefits:  

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.  

Position Code:  G309HP 

Part-Time Nanny Position in New Providence, NJ

Position:  Part-Time, Live-Out 

Location: New Providence, NJ

Ages: 18 months old

Start date: April/ ASAP 

Pets in home: 4 cats

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle  

Vaccinations: Covid-19 required

Schedule: Tuesday to Thursday from 1-6 PM

Compensation: $25-$40 an hour

Position Code: G339NP 

More details: 

A family in New Providence, NJ is looking for a caring, patient, and attentive part-time nanny for their 18-month-old daughter. The schedule is Tuesday to Thursday, from 1 to 6 PM.

Duties: 

Preparing snacks for the child. Doing the child’s laundry and tidying up after the toddler. Some household errands may be required such as doing dishes, and basic kitchen tidying. There may be some driving, if needed, but it isn’t currently a requirement.

Ideal nanny:  

The ideal nanny for this family is patient and attentive. They should be able to spend hours interacting with the baby without checking their phone. This family does not give screentime. An ideal candidate will also be cat-friendly, as the family has four cats. College education is a plus, but not required.

About the children: 

This 18-month-old  is bright, energetic, interactive, generous, silly and opinionated. She loves books and likes the outdoors as well as people. She eats a lot and is allergic to peanuts.

About the parents: 

These parents are nerdy, mellow and analytical professionals. They are both big readers and love the outdoors. They have a tendency to overthink but are kind and patient as well. Their discipline approach is to reward positive behavior and to not energize negative behavior. This family maintains a flexible routine without being excessively rigid or overly structured.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G339NP

Part-Time Nanny Position in Waldwick, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out 

Location: Waldwick, NJ 

County: Bergen County 

Ages: 10 months old, 5 years old, and 10 years old 

Start date: April/May (flexible) 

Pets in home: 1 dog (Golden Retriever/Lab mix)

Car requirement: Family vehicle provided  

Vaccinations: Covid-19 and flu vaccinations required

Schedule: 2–3 full days per week (approximately 20-25 hours)

Compensation: $30 - $40 per hour

Position Code: G341WW

More details:  

A family in Waldwick is seeking a warm, experienced, part-time / long-term nanny to join their family and care for their 3 children, ages 10 months, 5 years, and 10 years old. The schedule is 2–3 full days per week (approximately 20-25 hours). 

 The full week's hours (50-55 hours) will be split with another nanny. The family is flexible on how to split and arrange these hours, but once arranged, the schedule should be consistent going forward. Ideally, the family would appreciate some flexibility on Nanny’s part–with advance notice and discussion– for occasional longer hours and/or coverage when the other nanny is off. 

Duties include:

Preparing vegetarian (not vegan) meals, with the opportunity to collaborate on meal planning. Doing laundry.  Tidying up after the children and organizing their belongings.  Assisting with occasional errands such as picking up groceries, dropping off dry cleaning, and putting gas in the family minivan used for transporting children. Additional tasks could include dishwashing. Letting the dog outside into the fenced yard and back in (pet care is not a requirement but would be appreciated). 

Ideal nanny:

This family is looking for a professional nanny who embodies warmth, kindness, and a strong sense of safety. The ideal candidate will be engaging, present, calm, and patient. They should have prior experience with infants and multiple children and be capable of providing individualized attention to each child. Safety consciousness is essential. The candidate should be able to establish structure within a lively household, be warm and outgoing, and enjoy playing and being playful with children. Comfort in building relationships within the school and community environment is desired. Looking for someone who is interested in establishing a long-term relationship and feeling like part of the family. Animal lovers are preferred, as the family currently has a dog and plans to add cats in the future.

The family values open communication, engagement, and a genuine interest in fostering a positive, lasting relationship with the family. A college degree or higher is a plus.

About the children: 

The 10-year-old is intellectually gifted, funny, active, hard on himself, inquisitive, and disorganized. He likes sports and learning a lot about specific topics such as Dungeons and Dragons, mycology (the science of mushrooms), Star Wars, and American history. He loves classic rock and music generally. He adores animals and is passionate about protecting them. Extracurriculars include: flute/piano, sports, and local baseball. He enjoys school and is academically advanced, but he struggles with confidence and executive function at times. He needs a lot of reminders to stay focused while doing homework and when getting ready. He generally gets along with everyone in the family. He is amazing with his sister but sometimes fights with his brother; when this happens, they need their own space and separation.

The 5-year-old is energetic, imaginative, affectionate, spirited, and loving. He likes dinosaurs, playing the piano, learning about the human body, and Battlebots. He loves art and hands-on projects. He is in love with his baby sister--if anything, he needs reminders not to pick her up or play too rough, but he's very sweet with her. He likes science but is not a big fan of reading. He  does well when he's kept engaged, but sometimes struggles to stay seated/engaged during meal times or when disagreeing with his brother. He usually does well with positive, humor-based redirection and checklists. After-school activities include piano, sports, art, and taekwondo. 

The 10-month-old is curious, happy, cuddly, active, and observant. She loves to eat her favorite foods and hang out with her favorite people. She may have baby/toddler classes at the library or a music class here and there. She takes swim classes (huge plus if Caregivers is willing to swim with her but not required).

About the parents and household:  

Both parents have a good sense of humor and try not to take themselves too seriously. Mom is organized with  schedules and routines and values staying connected throughout the day. She appreciates hearing about both positive and challenging moments. Dad is warm, engaging in conversation, and deeply involved in the children’s lives. Both prioritize kindness, understanding, and clear communication.  

They are warm, energetic, and loving individuals who maintain a structured yet realistic approach to parenting. Their focus is on fostering connection, fostering laughter, and sharing enjoyable meals, rather than striving for perfection and tidiness. The household is vegetarian and has a strong affection for animals.  

Disciplinary approaches emphasize calm, consistent boundaries, utilizing positive reinforcement, redirection, and age-appropriate consequences. The emphasis is on safety, kindness, and teaching emotional regulation rather than punitive measures. They believe that establishing clear, well-explained boundaries and providing steady leadership are essential for supporting a positive environment.

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code: G341WW

Part-time Nanny Job in Summit, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location: Summit, NJ 07901

Ages: 3 years old and 5 years old

Start date:  ASAP

Pets in home: None 

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required

Covid-19 requirement:  None 

Schedule:  See below / 18 hours a week

Compensation: $30+ per hour

Position Code:  G226SM 

More details: 

A father in Summit is seeking a reliable, part-time caregiver for his two children, ages 3 and 5 years old. The typical hours are as follows:

Monday: 3:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Tuesday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am;  3:15 pm - 7:30 pm  

Wednesday:  7:30 am - 9:00 am 

Additional hours are available one day a week (while the children are in school) for household management tasks (totaling 18 hours). During the summer, there will be extra opportunities on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Duties include: 

Shopping for groceries and preparing healthy meals for the children. Doing their laundry. Vacuuming and tidying up after the children, including organizing their toys. Tidying the kitchen and washing dishes. Keeping the children's bathroom and bedrooms clean and organized.  Assisting with transportation to afterschool activities. Limiting TV time. 

Ideal nanny: 

This father is seeking a reliable nanny who will care for the children while keeping a structured routine and a clean home. The ideal caregiver is empathetic, loving, and a good role model for the children. Looking for someone who prioritizes open communication, can help with reading/homework, and last but not least, will have fun with the children. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma; college degree is a plus.

About the children: 

This 5-year-old girl is outgoing, enthusiastic, sweet, loud, and a bit stubborn.  Her favorite subject is art, but she currently finds school to be challenging. Her after-school and weekend activities include gymnastics, field hockey, dance, and swimming.

This 3-year-old boy is sweet, calm, strong, attentive, and chill. Occasionally, he will have a typical toddler spell. He is doing very well in preschool. His after-school activities include soccer, swimming, teeball, and gymnastics. He enjoys Paw Patrol, Spiderman, sports, and cars.

About the parent: 

This single father is energetic, hardworking, fair, communicative, and understanding. He is committed to creating a home that is a safe place for his children and promotes healthy intellectual and physical development. 

Dad is trying to instill routine, respect, empathy, and a hard work ethic in the children. If a child misbehaves, the behavior is pointed out, consequences are applied (typically removing a toy or privilege), and then the behavior/feelings are discussed. 

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  G226SM 

Full-time/Afterschool Nanny Position in Clark, NJ

Position: Full-time/Afterschool, live out

Location: Clark, NJ 07066

Ages: 1, 4, and 7 years old

Start date: ASAP 

Pets in home: None 

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required

Covid-19 requirement: COIVD-19 vaccination required

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 9 pm

Compensation: $30 - $35+ per hour

Position Code:  G201CK

More details: 

A tight-knit family in Clarke, NJ is seeking a nanny for their 3 girls ages 1, 4, and 7 years old.

Care will typically be Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Depending on the day, there could be occasional changes in school drop off and pick up times. Availability for occasional travel and weekend care is required.  

Duties: 

Helping with errands such as grocery shopping. Washing and folding the children’s laundry. Assisting with homework. Preparing meals. Tidying up after the children, including vacuuming. Sanitizing the children’s play areas. Organizing toys and craft supplies with the assistance of the children. Possibly helping to maintain the family calendar by scheduling activities, lessons, etc. Traveling with the family an average of 6 times per year for 3 to 9 days at a time. This will be for additional pay at a separate rate. Travel is typically within the USA but could be international.  

Ideal nanny:  

The ideal nanny for this family is creative, goal-oriented, and proactive. She will view herself as part of the family and share in the care, nurturing and protection of the children. Nanny needs to be willing to travel with the family. Looking for a professional with excellent communication skills who is willing to work as a team with the parents.  The ideal nanny is organized, detail-oriented, and timely. She will come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, truly love working with children, and view childcare as a passion rather than just a job. This family’s ideal caregiver uses a firm, yet gentle and loving, approach with the children.  Some college or experience in the education, nursing, or medical field is a plus.  

About the children: 

This 7-year-old is energetic, inquisitive, kind, honest, and brilliant. She loves people and is a confident and outspoken leader. Her strong will may seem like immaturity when she talks back or does not listen right away. Her after-school activities include swimming, speech, occupational therapy (no special needs).  She also loves music, drawing, reading, and playing with her sisters.  

This 4-year old is articulate, compassionate, loving, creative, and brilliant. She is fun-loving and sweet. She can be stubborn but responds well to encouragement and gentle, yet firm, prompting. She is sensitive and can be embarrassed easily, but she maintains confidence in who she is. Her favorite subject area is Language Arts. Her after-school activities are swimming and dancing.  She loves reading, music, movies, dancing, and crafting. 

This 1-year-old is a pleasant and easygoing baby who loves to learn and explore. She is cheerful, curious, gentle, brilliant, and playful. She loves music.  She is a good sleeper and eater. She attends school every day from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm. 

About the parents: 

These parents are hands-on and devoted. They love to have fun and travel with their children. They enjoy music, laughter, and being silly. Mom is silly, kind, sensitive, emotional, and naturing. Dad is tender hearted, driven, conscientious, intelligent, and honest. They love to learn and grow in all areas of life. Love is central to all they do, and their faith is important to them. They firmly believe that actions have consequences such as guided timeouts and conversations. 

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  G201CK

Part-time Nanny Job in Bridgewater, NJ

Position: Part-time, live out

Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Ages: 16 months old and 4 years old

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: 1 Dog (Beagle Mix)

Car requirement: Family vehicle provided

Covid-19 requirement: No vaccination requirement  

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Compensation: $25 to $30 per hour

Position Code: F995BW

More Details:  

A family in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a reliable and caring nanny to care for their two children, 16 months  old and 4 years old. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. Most care will focus on the younger child, as the older child attends full-day school.  

Duties include:  

Transporting the children to and from school and extracurricular activities. Preparing simple, nutritious meals and snacks for the children, with consideration for the younger child’s wheat allergy. Completing light household tasks during nap or school hours (approximately 11:00 am to 2:00 pm), such as laundry, vacuuming, and tidying up after the children. Doing occasional grocery runs. Providing basic pet care as needed,  such as taking the dog on short walks for bathroom breaks. Occasional light cleaning and organizing may be required, especially if cleaning services are unavailable.  

Ideal nanny: 

The ideal nanny for this family is dependable, nurturing, organized, warm, and easygoing. They must have experience caring for children with allergies and asthma. The ability to create a structured, safe, and loving environment is highly valued.  

About the children:  

The four-year-old is spirited, affectionate, humorous, and imaginative. He participates in extracurricular activities such as swimming, soccer, and music and demonstrates advanced reading skills. He is typically home after 2:30 pm and benefits from a structured routine.  

This 16-month-old is playful, lively, and affectionate. He has asthma and allergies, including wheat intolerance and other sensitivities, requiring attentive care and allergy awareness.  The children share a positive sibling relationship.

About the household: 

These parents are warm, welcoming, and busy professionals. Mom is gentle, nurturing, and relaxed while Dad is friendly and approachable. Their discipline approach is gentle, emphasizing redirection and occasional time apart if necessary. The family dog is a beagle and sheds a lot.  

Benefits: 

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  F995BW

After-school Nanny Job in Watchung, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location: Watchung, NJ  

Age: 5 years old

Start date: Flexible/ASAP

Pets in home: 3 Dogs

Car requirement: Nanny vehicle required

Covid-19 requirement: None

Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Compensation: $30 to $32+ an per hour

Position Code:  F988WG

More details:

A family in Watchung is looking for a responsible and engaging Nanny to care for their 5-year-old daughter. The schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, with flexibility for occasional date night hours. Family is also offering optional morning hours/schedule Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:45 am. Parents will be paying guaranteed hours plus any additional hours. 

Duties:

Assisting with before-school duties such as getting dressed, packing backpacks, and serving breakfast. Picking the child up from school and accompanying her to after-school activities. Preparing light meals and snacks for the child. Engaging her through creative play and occasionally assisting with bath time routine. Tidying up after the child.

Ideal nanny:

The ideal Nanny for this home is caring, encouraging, responsible, and engaging. They should be present with the child and have a gentle and patient yet firm personality. Help to encourage the child to do daily activities.  Looking for someone who is creative, playful, and willing to work as a team with the parents but is also respectful of the parent's wishes. 

About the child:

This 5-year-old is smart, energetic, and kind. She loves to play dress up, dance, enjoys imaginative play, arts and crates. Her after-school activities include gymnastics, dance class, drama club and sports. She is sensitive to loud noises and is involved in play therapy, which the Nanny may need to transport her to.  At times may display hesitation with various activities.

About the parents:

This Mom is outgoing, flexible, and organized, while Dad is introverted and laid back. They implement gentle parenting techniques with their daughter and correct unwanted behavior through voice inflections as needed.

Benefits:

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Position Code: F988WG

Part-time Nanny for twins in Westwood, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location:  Westwood, NJ

Ages: 4-month-old twins

Start date:  ASAP

Pets in home: 1 dog

Car requirement: Undecided /unknown at this time

Covid-19 requirement: Covid vaccine preferred.  MMR required.

Schedule: See below

Compensation: $40-50 per hour

Position Code:  F976WD

To apply:  Please visit us at www.NannySmith.com and click on “For Job Seekers” or click on the following link: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/thenannysmith/Apply   

More details:

A family in Westwood, NJ is seeking a nanny for their 4-month-old twins. The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday for 20-25 hours per week. The times are flexible but afternoon hours are preferred.

Duties include:

Engaging the children in safe & fun activities when they are awake. Supervising nap time. Cleaning the sink for bath time. Helping to prepare purees and meals as the girls start solids. Possibly tandem bottle feeding (one girl will not accept the bottle from anyone but Mom, so this one may not happen!) Washing bottles. Doing the family’s laundry. Possible additional tasks include helping to fold some adult clothes, putting away groceries, prepping the dog’s homemade food, making sure he has clean water, and letting him in and out of the house. 

Ideal nanny: 

The ideal nanny for this family is kind, energetic, motivated, and detail oriented. She takes great pride in keeping things sanitized and germ-free! She is experienced with infants but also open minded and communicative; Mom is willing to learn but wants to be heard. The ideal nanny will develop a trusting, caring, fun, and protective relationship with the girls. She is physically able to lift, move, and play with two infants. She is comfortable working in the home while the parents are also home. Nanny must have good common sense, critical thinking skills, and professional communication skills. The ability to swim is a plus.

About the children:

Twin #1 is healthy, happy, ane curious. She loves to play and interact. She is currently in a “happy screams” stage. Twin #2 is also healthy, happy, curious, playful and interactive. She is currently in a “scritchy scratch” stage. 

About the household:

These parents are kind, generous, thoughtful, and energetic. Mom is currently a stay-at-home parent but is the former director of a large emergency feed operation in NJ. Dad is in federal law enforcement. They have a calm, friendly, 60-70 lb dog.

Parents are gently starting to establish a schedule for the twins, including self soothing at bedtime and weaning them off night feedings.

Benefits:

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Position Code: F976WD

Part time Nanny Job in Bloomingdale, NJ

Part time Nanny Job in Bloomingdale, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out

Location: Bloomingdale, NJ

Ages: 3 years old and 5 years old

Start: December 2025

Pets in home: None

Car requirements: Nanny vehicle a plus

Covid-19 requirements: None

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Compensation: $25 to $28+ per hour

Position Code:  F915BL

More details:

Family in Bloomingdale, NJ is seeking a part-time caregiver for their two children, ages 3 and 5 years old. Typical schedule is Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Duties include:

Keeping the children safe and entertained. Tidying up after them, including cleaning up their toys and vacuuming. Doing the children’s laundry. Warming up and serving meals and snacks that are typically prepared by the parents. Doing the children’s dishes.

Ideal nanny:

The ideal nanny for this family is fun, patient, and amazing with kids.

About the children:

This 5-year-old boy is energetic, fun, and active. He likes trucks, being outside, and pretending to mow the lawn.  He is creative, imaginative, and can be stubborn at times. 

This 2-year-old girl is easygoing, flexible, and easy to redirect. She likes dolls. She often entertains herself but will also follow the play of her big brother. Both children love swings and the trampoline. Both are gluten and dairy free.

About the parents:

These parents are fun, easygoing, flexible, happy, reliable, and respectful. They believe it’s important to raise their children in a home environment.  Dad is family and career oriented. Mom is a  giver who places others before herself. The discipline structure in the home includes warnings and then, if necessary, time outs.

Benefits:

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Position Code: F915BL

After school Nanny in Summit Job

Position: live out 

Location: Summit, NJ

Ages: 16 months old

Start date: ASAP 

Pets in home: dog

Car requirement: Family vehicle provided

Covid-19 requirement:  Preference 

Schedule:  Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7/7:30 p.m.

Compensation: $30 an hour on the books 

Position Code: F934SM 

More details: 

Family in Summit is looking for an after-school nanny/after daycare caregiver for their 16-month-old boy Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7/7:30 p.m.

Duties: 

Basic tidying after the child, including preparing snacks and meals for the toddler. Additionally, assisting with meals  for the family would be appreciated if the nanny is willing.

Ideal nanny:  

An ideal nanny is responsible, dependable, an effective communicator, nurturing, and energetic. They should actively engage with the child to support his growth, learning, and development. The candidate should establish a strong connection, foster a playful and respectful environment, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

About the child: 

He is a cheerful, affectionate, curious, and playful 16-month-old child. He is in the early stages of language development and enjoys outdoor play as well as engaging with his toys. He has a friendly disposition and often greets passersby with a wave from his stroller. He is a delight to be around, and we hope you will find him to be, as well.

He has a strong interest in books, animals, and trucks. He also enjoys music and dancing and observing events outside through the windows. When he wants to participate in singing and dancing, he begins to perform the hand motions for "Wheels on the Bus.”

About the parents: 

Friendly, reasonable, flexible, and goal-oriented. Our family dog is a four-year-old, 30-pound hypoallergenic Bernedoodle.. She is very sweet and energetic. Please note that she will be away from the house daily from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to her attendance at doggy daycare. No pet care is required.

Benefits: 

On Book Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. 

Position Code:  F934SM