Nanny – FAIRFIELD, CT 5 yr old, 3 yr | old Labradoodle $30-$40/hour | ASAP/Flexible Start
Start Date: Flexible | ASAP for the Right Candidate
Schedule – Two Options:
Option 1: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | 40 Guaranteed Hours/Week
Option 2: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM | 30 Guaranteed Hours/Week
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time | Live-Out
Compensation: $30–$40/hour DOE | Guaranteed Hours | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacation | Paid Sick & Personal Days | Overtime as Applicable
About the Family
A warm family in Fairfield, CT is seeking an experienced, energetic, creative, and highly dependable Nanny to care for their two children, ages 5 and 3 .
The family lives in a beachfront home and is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being active with children, spending time outdoors, and creating engaging experiences through arts and crafts, reading, imaginative play, outings, and age-appropriate activities .
Because the home is directly on the water, strong swimming ability is an absolute requirement for this position.
Their 5-year-old is described as charming, earnest, good-natured, loving, and highly perceptive, with a big vocabulary and a strong sense of rules and fairness. The child enjoys robots, cars, trucks, and spending time with the younger sibling.
Their 3-year-old is described as clever, funny, playful, sweet, silly, and full of personality. The child loves performing, making people laugh, animals, and keeping up with the older sibling.
Both children attend preschool, and depending on the selected schedule, the nanny may assist with school drop-off and/or pickup .
The family is looking for someone who will provide excellent childcare while also being willing to pitch in with child-related tasks, household organization, light housekeeping, errands, and activity planning.
Schedule Options
The family is open to two possible Monday–Friday schedules and is looking for the right candidate for either arrangement:
Option 1 – Full-Time
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
40 guaranteed hours per week
Option 2 – Part-Time
Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
30 guaranteed hours per week
The family is ready to hire as soon as they find the right person .
Responsibilities
Provide warm, attentive, and engaging care for two children, ages 5 and 3
Assist with school drop-off and/or pickup , depending on the selected schedule
Plan fun, creative, and age-appropriate activities
Organize arts and crafts, projects, games, and imaginative play
Read with the children and encourage learning through everyday activities
Plan and participate in outings to parks, libraries, museums, and other age-appropriate destinations
Arrange and accompany the children on playdates and outings
Participate in and supervise children’s activities both at home and outside the home
Prepare the children’s meals, lunches, and snacks
Assist with meal preparation and planning for the children
Tidy children’s areas and clean up after meals and activities
Handle dishes as needed
Complete children’s laundry, including washing, folding, and putting clothing away
Keep children’s rooms, toys, clothing, and belongings organized
Assist with household organization and light housekeeping
Run family/child-related errands as needed
Help plan children’s activities and schedules
Drive the children safely to school, activities, playdates, and outings
Actively supervise the children around the family’s waterfront property
Swim confidently with the children
Spend time outdoors with the children and be comfortable around sand, sun, and water
Consistently follow appropriate sun-safety practices, including applying sunscreen
Ideal Candidate
Several years of professional nanny experience
Strong experience with toddlers and school-aged children
Warm, nurturing, patient, and engaging
Energetic and genuinely enjoys being active with children
Strong and confident swimmer — required
Comfortable swimming with and supervising young children around water
Loves being outdoors and is comfortable working…