Temporary Nanny or Manny Position in Hopewell, NJ

December to January

Position: Temporary, live out or live-in 

Duration: December 20, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Location: Hopewell, NJ

Ages: 10-year-old twins

Start date: December

Pets in home: Dog and cats

Car requirement: Flexible

Covid-19 requirement:  Vaccination required

Schedule: 6 days per week (9 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm)

Compensation: $30 per hour (negotiable)

Position Code: F926HW

More details:

A family in Hopewell, NJ is seeking a mature, temporary Nanny or Manny to join the existing household staff and care for their 10-year-old twins.  The typical schedule is, ideally, six days per week, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and then again from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The family is flexible regarding which day of the week may be designated as a day off.

Duties include:

Engaging the children with arts and crafts, reading, games, bike rides, and visiting the farm animals on the property. Preparing healthy, plant-based lunches and snacks for the children and washing dishes. Doing laundry. Keeping the children’s belongings organized and their rooms tidy. Closing bedroom doors so the dog does not chew or eat items in the rooms. At night, supervising showers / teeth brushing and creating a relaxing environment where children can share about their day, their hopes, their plans, etc.  Occasionally assisting with household errands, cooking for the family, caring for the dog and cats, or driving the children if other staff is not available.

Ideal nanny:   

The ideal caregiver for this family is a safe, reliable non-smoker who is comfortable working with pets. They can prepare healthy food for the children and, occasionally, the family. Looking for someone with a reliable vehicle and excellent organizational and communication skills. The ideal caregiver is attentive to instructions, will follow a schedule consistently, and can operate without frequent reminders. A college degree is a plus but not required.

About the children:

Twin #1 is intelligent, kind, academically inclined, athletic, and adventurous. She has a strong enthusiasm for learning across all subjects and is a diligent student. Her after-school activities include writing lessons and playing the violin. She enjoys reading, participating in sports, archery, and swimming.

Twin #2 is courteous, helpful, intelligent, and adventurous, with a particular interest in math and science. His after-school activities include playing the violin and attending writing lessons. He also enjoys archery, swimming, and reading.

About the household: 

Mom is an artist and photographer and has an unpredictable schedule. She is loving, kind, and very understanding of the needs of others.

The children generally get along well and exhibit good behavior. Discipline primarily involves discussing specific behaviors that require improvement and explaining the reasons for expected changes in conduct. 

Benefits:

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

Position Code: F926HW

Temporary Nanny for Family in Bay Head, NJ

 Position: Temporary, Live-out

Duration: ASAP/ November 10, 2025 to January 2026 

Location: Bay Head, New Jersey 

Age: 6 year old and 22 month old  

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: Cat 

Car requirement:  Family vehicle provided

Covid-19 requirement:  none 

Schedule: See below

Compensation: $35 an hour

Position Code:  F921BD

More  Details:

A family in Bay Head, New Jersey, is seeking a temporary nanny to assist during the mother's recovery from surgery. The scheduled hours are anticipated to be from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Additionally, the candidate may be required to work every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that during every other weekend, the children will be in the care of their father.

Duties include: 

Responsibilities include preparing basic meals for the children, children’s laundry, vacuuming play areas, and maintaining general tidiness after childcare activities. Providing infant care. 

Ideal Nanny:  

A caring, flexible, and creative individual who enjoys engaging in fun activities. Patience and a calm demeanor are essential, especially when working with children with special needs, though this is not a requirement. Ultimately, the ability to understand and connect with the child is highly valued.

About the Children: 

The eldest child has high functioning autism, which can present social challenges, along with anxiety and communication difficulties. Despite these, he enjoys activities such as going to the gym, listening to music, recess, and math. He faces some challenges with reading and writing. His after-school activities include karate and occupational therapy.  His other interests include building, movement, and spending time outdoors with trucks. He is caring, persistent, affectionate, energetic, and highly intelligent.  

He is creative and curious, often asking why things work the way they do. He has a big heart, shows strong affection, and enjoys meeting new people and adults. He is high-functioning but does not always understand sarcasm; when that occurs, he is redirected through counting or other clear instructions. He is a fan of Power Rangers.  

Both boys have allergies; their diet excludes dairy, soy, wheat, and corn, as these are avoided in the home. The boys have a close relationship, with the youngest sometimes protective of his older brother. The youngest has not yet spoken his first words.  

The youngest child is receiving early intervention for reading and speech therapy. His activities include gymnastics. He is playful, loving, adventurous, and enjoys exploring cause-and-effect relationships and listening to music.

About the household:

A Catholic household led by a loving, organized, and empathetic single mother who is devout and courageous. The family has a pet cat; however, no pet care responsibilities are required.

Position Code: F921BD

Temporary Montclair Nanny Job with Twins

Position: Temporary, live out 

Location: Montclair, NJ 

Ages: 3-month-old twins and 3 years old

Start date: Mid-Sept/October to mid- December 

Pets in home:  None 

Car requirement:  Undecided /unknown at this time 

Covid-19 requirement:  Vaccination preferred  

Schedule:  35 hours per week; flexible hours

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour 

Position Code: F811MC 

More details:  

A family in Montclair is seeking a temporary, live-out nanny to care for their three-month-old twin girls, with occasional duties involving their three-year-old son. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, starting around 8:00 or 8:30 am, with an average duration of seven hours per day, totaling approximately 35 hours per week. The family is somewhat flexible regarding the exact schedule.

Duties include:  

Providing daytime care for the twin girls while both parents are at work. Planning age- appropriate activities for neurodevelopment and motor development (the family is currently doing tummy time, eye tracking, reading, singing, etc.) The toddler is enrolled in full-day preschool, and parents will manage drop-off and pickup. Occasionally, care for all three children may be required; however, the primary focus will be on caring for the twins. Household tasks include light food prep for the children, laundry for the children, and maintaining basic cleanliness and organization in the areas designated for the children.

Ideal nanny:   

The ideal nanny for this family is patient, engaging, trustworthy, and willing to take the children outside. The family would also welcome a caregiver who balances their own expertise and approaches to childcare with Mom and Dad’s preferences and parenting style.  

About the children:  

One of the twins has a cheerful, playful, and schedule-oriented temperament and is generally easygoing. The other twin is more snuggly, alert, and responsive during play sessions.

This three-year-old is curious, energetic, playful, detail-oriented, and expressive. He is very affectionate and interactive with the twins, though he may occasionally seek additional attention. He enjoys all types of vehicles and is very active and inquisitive. He has a fondness for playgrounds, sprinklers, sidewalk chalk, and coloring activities. He is beginning to explore sports, with an early interest in soccer. He currently uses a balance bicycle, with plans to introduce a scooter soon. He will also be enrolling in swimming lessons and sports programs.  

About the parents/household:

Mom is detail-oriented, organized, and a skilled planner and collaborator. Dad is highly communicative, a perfectionist, calm, playful, and engaged.  

Discipline structure for the toddler begins with clearly explaining the rules and expectations. Identifying the unwanted behavior and why it is not permitted or safe comes next. If the child continues to cross boundaries, parents may implement a "sit-and-think" approach, which was effectively utilized by his preschool teacher. 

Benefits:  

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

Position Code:   F811MC 

Summer Nanny Needed in Oakland, NJ

Position: Summer, Live-out

Location: Oakland, NJ

Ages: 4 years old, 6 years old, and 7 years old 

Start date: July 2025

Pets in home: 1 dog

Car Requirement:  None

Covid-19 requirement: None 

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Compensation: $30 to $40+ per hour

Position Code: F539LD

More details: 

A family in Oakland, NJ is looking for a fun summer nanny for their three children, ages 4, 6, and 7 years old. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Availability for occasional evening care is preferred. Nanny will have the option to continue in the fall as an after-school nanny. Fall hours will be Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm until 6:00 pm.

Duties:

Warming up basic breakfast (frozen pancakes and bagels) and making lunches for the children. Tidying up their rooms and playroom. Doing the children’s laundry and making appointments for them. No pet care is required.

Ideal nanny: 

The ideal nanny for this family has a sweet, caring, trustworthy, patient personality. She is energetic, enjoys arts and crafts, is able to drive, and loves to have fun. She has clear and open communication and does not use a harsh tone.  Looking for someone who is flexible and has experience with multiple children around the same age. The perfect nanny for this family is able to swim (preferably Swim Safe certified). Teaching experience and the ability to speak Spanish are also preferred, but not required.  

About the children: 

This 4-year-old is loving, sensitive, happy, playful, and energetic. He likes cars, dinosaurs, and arts and crafts. He plays soccer and baseball after school. 

This 6-year-old is funny, loud, playful, curious, and happy. She loves pretend play, dressing up as her favorite princess, and doing makeup. She is adventurous and loves cooking and tasting new foods. She plays soccer after school. 

This 7-year-old is happy, loving, funny, playful, and caring. She loves swimming, arts and crafts, soccer, and gym class. She plays soccer after school. The children get along all the time. 

About the parents:

Mom is an easygoing, flexible, playful, caring, and attentive “type A” mom. She works in the office one day a week. Dad is serious, playful, fair, and direct. They believe in Gentle Parenting and use a reward-based discipline system. When there are issues, they separate the children and have dialogue to get to the root cause of the problem. Family is vaccinated for Covid-19.

Benefits: 

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

Position Code: F539LD

Temporary Full-time Nanny Position in Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Position: Temporary, Full-time

Duration: September / flexible 

Location: Lake Hopatcong, NJ    

Ages: 3 years old and 2 years old   

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: 1 dog 

Car requirement: License required

Covid-19 requirement: None required 

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8/10 am to 4/6 pm

Compensation: $25 to $35 per hour

Position Code: D816LH

More details:

A family in Lake Hopatcong, NJ is looking for a temporary, full-time, live-out nanny for their two children, ages 3 years old and 2 years old. Care will be needed for the month of September  (however this is flexible, based on fit). 

Family is seeking a nanny as an extra helping hand for the older two children while Mom cares for and bonds with the newborn who will be born at the end of August.

Duties include:

Preparing snacks and cooking for the children. Light errands, including tidying up after the children and vacuuming. No pet care needed. 

Ideal nanny:

The ideal candidate is warm, high-energy, and active. They are caring and compassionate, but also able to be self-assured and assertive when necessary. 

About the children:

This 3-year-old is sweet, introverted, smart, and energetic. He will be turning 4 in October, and he loves reading, singing, and learning new games. He also loves being active outside. 

This 2-year-old is extroverted, fearless, loving, and spirited. He loves learning new things and playing outside. 

Family will also have a newborn son who will be exclusively cared for by Mom. 

About the parents: 

This lovely Catholic family is close-knit, warm, fun-loving, and open-minded to other cultures. Dad is extroverted and funny. Mom is an introverted homemaker and chef. These parents are humorous and hands-on. Their discipline style is gentle and compassionate but authoritative when necessary.  

Benefits: 

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

Position Code: D816LH

Nanny Job in Chatham, NJ ; C302CH

Position: Temporary, full-time, live-out

Location: Chatham, NJ  

Ages: 20 months old 

Duration: ASAP until January 2023

Pets in home: 2 cats

Car requirements: None

Covid-19 requirements: Vaccination required 

Schedule: 8:00 am until 8:30 pm, 3 to 4 days per week 

Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour 

Position Code:  C302CH

More details: 

Family in Chatham is looking for a temporary, full-time nanny for their curious 20-month-old child. Typical schedule will be from 8:00 am until 8:30 pm for 3 or 4 days per week.

Duties include:  

Preparing snacks and warming simple, pre-made meals for the child. Tidying up after her. Bringing her to the playground. Very occasionally, refilling the cats’ food or water. Keeping the child safe, teaching basic life skills, and encouraging her continued development. 

Ideal nanny:

Ideal nanny for this family is warm, caring, patient, engaging, and has some experience with toddlers. They can follow instructions but will ask questions if needed. Looking for someone who is flexible, communicative, and has good judgment. Nanny must be vaccinated/boosted for Covid-19 and the flu. Infant CPR/First Aid certification as well as an openness to occasional date night care are a plus, but not required.  

About the family: 

This 20-month-old is affectionate, easygoing, funny, determined, and energetic. She loves to walk around outside and listen to music. She regularly plays both independently and with a caregiver.  This curious, clever "Covid baby” can be shy at first, but once she is comfortable, she is a joy to be around. 

These parents use distraction, validation, and comfort to encourage positive behavior and maintain a calm environment. Screen time is limited to one hour per day.  Parents are both vaccinated for Covid-19. 

Benefits: 

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

Position Code: C302CH

Temporary Nanny Needed in Summit

Position: live-out, temporary

Location: Summit, NJ

Ages: 13 months old

Duration: ASAP through Nov/Dec

Pets in home: None

Car requirement: None

Covid-19 requirement: Vaccination required

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Compensation:  $20-$25+ per hour

Position Code: C021SM

More details:

Family in Summit, New Jersey is searching for a temporary, full-time nanny for their playful 13-month-old child. Typical hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. Length of the position depends on the daycare situation and will end in November or possibly December. Nanny is not required to commit past November.

Duties include:

Entertaining and supporting Child from waking/breakfast time until dinner time. Playing with the child and taking him outdoors if weather permits. Supervising nap time. Preparing meals and snacks (most food will be prepped in the fridge and need to be cut up/microwaved before serving). Doing Child’s laundry and basic tidying up after child.

Ideal nanny:

Ideal nanny for this family is a responsible, patient, caring, and kind individual who loves children and has experience caring for kids in the one to two-year-old range. Someone who is willing to nurture Child’s creativity and help him build upon his skills and aid his development. Nanny must be fully vaccinated.

About the child:

This 13-month-old is curious, playful, smart, shy, and active. He loves reading books, going outside, stacking blocks/cups, and listening to music.

About the parents:

These parents are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and have received boosters as well. 

Benefits:

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

Position Code: C021SM

Temporary Nanny Position in Maplewood, NJ

Position: Part-time, live-out, temporary 

Location: Maplewood, NJ

Ages: 4 years old

Duration: ASAP - June 

Pets in home: 1 cat

Car requirement: Family vehicle provided

Covid-19 requirement: Vaccination required

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Compensation: $22 to $25/hour

Position Code: C009MW

To apply: Submit application at www.NannySmith.com (under For Job seeker) or click here: https://www.nannysmith.com/apply-now

More details:

Family in Maplewood is looking for a temporary part-time nanny for their lovely four year old daughter. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The position would be until the end of June. Ideal start date is ASAP, but flexible for the right fit.  

Duties include:

Picking the child up from preschool and giving her a snack, engaging the child in arts and crafts, reading, going to the park or library, and basic tidying up after her. No pet care required. Nanny can come at 2:00 pm to help organize toys and child’s areas. 

Ideal nanny:

Ideal nanny is reliable, outgoing, and a good communicator. Looking for someone who will be proactive and plan activities to do with her but will go with the flow if needed! Ideal nanny is vaccinated for Covid-19.

About the family:

This four year old is friendly, outgoing, curious, empathetic, and cooperative. She loves reading, science experiments, and arts and crafts. Her favorite things are music, nature, stories, and going to the playground. She likes to follow directions and responds well to adults.

This friendly and respectful family enjoys a mix of outdoor and indoor activities and meeting new people. The discipline structure involves talking to the child and not rewarding negative behaviors.

Benefits:

Salary for 20 hours per week plus additional pay for additional hours. Paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, and paid sick/personal days off. Family offering a signing bonus.

Position Code: C009MW

Temporary Nanny Job in Summit, NJ

Position: Temporary, live-out

Location: Summit, NJ

Ages: 7, 4, and 2 years old 

Duration: August 30th to December 

Pets in home: 1 (hypoallergenic) dog 

Car requirements: Family vehicle provided 

Covid-19 requirements: Vaccination required

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm

Compensation: Salary (based on experience) 

Position code: B95ST

More details: 

Family in Summit is looking for a short-term nanny for their three children (ages 7, 4, and 2) until their au pair arrives. The typical schedule will be Monday to Friday from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Duties include: 

Duties include doing children's laundry, making beds if needed, emptying dishwasher, tidying up after children, and cleaning up after snack time. Nanny will also be doing pickup/drop off from school and activities using Family vehicle, helping with snack and meal prep, and supervising playdates.

Ideal Nanny: 

Ideal nanny is reliable and friendly and communicates effectively with children and adults. They have a clean driving record and enjoy the company of children. They do not speak on the phone or text while with children. Looking for someone who is confident/comfortable administering an EpiPen if needed (food allergies), who is fully vaccinated for COVID 19, and who will work as a team with Mom. 

About the children: 

The 7-year-old is curious, talkative, friendly, kind, and smart. Her afterschool activities include soccer, piano, and acrobatics. She loves reading and science.  The 4-year-old is sweet, kind, soft-spoken, intelligent, and easygoing.  He loves drawing and writing.  His afterschool activities include  gymnastics and soccer. The 2-year-old is outgoing, friendly, happy, easy, and loving.  She enjoys reading books. She is allergic to tree nuts and sesame and requires EpiPen if allergens are ingested.

About the family:

Both parents are friendly and Covid-19 vaccinated. Their discipline structure includes talking through conflict, using reward systems, and using Time Out.  Children typically get along very well. No pet care requested.  

Benefits:

Salary for set hours plus overtime pay. Paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid time off, and paid holidays are included.

Position code: B95ST

Full-time, Temporary Nanny Needed in Morristown

Position: Full-time, temporary, live-in or live-out

Location: Morristown 

Ages:  3 years old and 5 years old

Duration:  August until November 

Pets in home:  1 dog

Car requirements: Family vehicle available

Covid-19 requirements:  Vaccination required

Summer Schedule:  Monday to Friday from 7:00- 3:00 pm

Fall Schedule: Monday to Friday from 2:00-8:00 pm 

Compensation: Salary based on experience

Position code: B92MT 

More details:

Family in Morristown is looking for a full-time nanny for their two children, ages 3 and 5 years old. Nanny has the option of living in or out of home. Schedule in August will be Monday to Friday from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. The schedule for September and beyond is Monday to Friday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. 

Duties include:  

Duties include keeping children entertained and off of devices, assisting with guided homework, and preparing basic snacks and possibly some meals. Children’s laundry and basic tidying and vacuuming of children’s areas needed. Caregiver will prepare kids for bed and pack bookbags for the next day.  Grocery shopping and shopping for kids a plus. No pet care except letting dog out into backyard and back in. Duties may possibly include driving children to and from school and afterschool activities depending on the candidate. 

Ideal Nanny:

Ideal nanny is loving and has a gentle manner with the children. They have experience in education and are very hands-on and engaging. They enjoy leading activities such as playing outside, cooking, going on picnics, and playing sports.  

About the family:

This active 5-year-old girl will be entering Kindergarten in the fall. She loves games and participates in sports, swimming, and Kumon. She is an active and expressive big sister to her 3-year-old brother, who will be entering preschool in the fall. He also enjoys sports and Kumon. He is affectionate and active and loves to be with his sister. The children typically get along.

Both parents have very demanding jobs. Mom is organized and structured, considerate, thoughtful, and a music lover (household thing).  Dad is quieter and less outgoing, thoughtful, and nice. They use time out and/or removal of object in dispute when needed. 

Benefits: 

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

Position code: B92MT

Travel Summer Nanny or Manny Needed in Madison and Cape May, NJ

Position: Travel Summer, live-in, or live-out

Location: Madison, NJ and Cape May, NJ

Ages: 3 years old and 1.5  years old

Duration: July 15, 2021 to August 27, 2021

Pets in home: None

Car requirements: Flexible

Covid-19 requirement: Prefer vaccinated caregiver

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am-5:30  pm (start time flexible)

Compensation: Based on experience

Position Code: B84MD

More details:

Madison, NJ family is looking for a nanny or manny to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm in their Madison home and their beach home in Cape May, NJ. Start time is flexible. Possible mid-day break included. Position can be live-in or live-out. Duration of summer placement based on candidate, ideally from July 15th to August 27th, but coverage from August 1st to August 13th is required. Family will be in Cape May from July 19th to August 13th and in Madison for the last two weeks of August. 

Duties include:

Taking care of two children during the day, engaging them in playtime, reading, drawing, etc.  Caregiver must be comfortable taking kids to the beach and into the water (only up to their knees). Minimal meal prep is snacks and ideally lunch for kids. Wonderful bonus, but not required, is cooking for the family.  Children’s laundry and basic tidying up after children included.

Ideal caregiver:

Ideal nanny or manny is reliable and able to stick to a plan. They ensure the safety of the kids at all times. They are caring and make the kids feel loved. Preschool experience / degree a plus but not required. Parents are vaccinated and prefer Caregiver to be fully vaccinated as well.

About the family:

This three-year-old loves being active, climbing, running around, exploring nature, and going to the beach! She loves going to daycare and being with her friends. She currently prefers being referred to as a boy. She is active, curious, caring, independent, and loves/needs routines. Younger child is 1.5  years old. He is curious, loving, self-sufficient, and adores his sister. 

The children usually get along. They are given broad freedom, but with strict boundaries. For example, they can choose what to play with, but if they want to draw with markers, it has to be at the drawing table. Children could use more guidance with following standard table manners. Parents are vaccinated and would like Nanny to be as well. 

Benefits: 

Salary plus overtime pay. Plus weekends off and limited paid days off. Meals included while working. If live-in, caregiver will have separate bedroom and free access to food at all times.

Position Code: B84MD