Private Family in Vienna, Virginia Seeking a Full-Time Nanny / Family Assistant
Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Nanny / Family Assistant
Location: Vienna, VA
Schedule: 40 hours per week, five days per week, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. Weekend availability required. Typical hours will begin around 10:00 or 11:00 AM and end around 7:00 PM, with the final schedule determined by the family's needs.
Compensation: $35–$38 per hour, depending on experience
Payroll: Paid through payroll
Benefits: Two weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and paid school holidays when the children are off from school
Start Date: To be determined
About the Family
A warm and welcoming private family in Vienna, Virginia, is seeking an experienced, nurturing, and highly organized Nanny / Family Assistant to join their household. The family has three children, ages 7, 6, and 15 months. The two older children attend school during the day, while the youngest is home and requires attentive, hands-on care.
The family's 7-year-old son has been diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They are specifically seeking a candidate who has professional experience working with neurodivergent children, particularly children on the autism spectrum. Formal training, certification, or specialized experience in autism support is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate will understand the importance of patience, consistency, emotional awareness, and individualized support while creating a positive and encouraging environment for all three children.
This is a blended childcare and family assistant position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with children while also helping manage the daily operations of a busy household.
Children: Three children, ages 7 (boy), 6 (girl), and 15 months (boy)
Pets: One older dog
Household Staff: The family currently employs a nanny/household assistant who will remain on.
Household Environment: Busy family home requiring flexibility, organization, and a proactive approach
Responsibilities
Childcare & Developmental Support
Provide loving, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for the family's three children, with primary daytime responsibility for the 15-month-old.
Support the older children before and after school, as well as during school breaks and days off.
Assist the family's 7-year-old son with maintaining consistent routines, navigating transitions, and reinforcing strategies recommended by his parents and care providers.
Help coordinate and facilitate the son's appointments, therapies, and other developmental support activities as needed.
Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, independence, creativity, and social-emotional development.
Maintain a calm, patient, and supportive environment that respects each child's individual needs and personality.
Assist with children's meals, snacks, daily routines, and general organization.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding the children's schedules, progress, appointments, and daily activities.
Family Assistant & Household Responsibilities
Assist with day-to-day household organization and family scheduling.
Help coordinate children's appointments, activities, school-related needs, and transportation.
Prepare simple, healthy meals and assist with family meal preparation as needed.
Handle family errands, grocery shopping, and household supply replenishment.
Maintain organized children's spaces, playrooms, clothing, and personal belongings.
Assist with children's laundry and light household tasks to help keep the home running smoothly.
Anticipate household needs and proactively assist with daily priorities.
Provide additional family assistant support as needed, working collaboratively with the parents to maintain an efficient and well-organized home.
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is warm, nurturing, patient, and genuinely passionate about working with children. They should have a strong understanding of child…