FT Nanny Manager - Sauganash - JC 0486

Nanny Manager | Sauganash, Chicago

Ideal Start Date: August 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–7:30 PM. Candidate must be able to flex to 8-8:30 pm end time occasionally when needed.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $32–$35/hour, based on experience
Benefits: PTO offered
Parking: Parking available
Driving: Family vehicle may be provided for work-related driving, or family will reimburse mileage. Nanny must have the option to use own vehicle for times the family car is not available.

A warm, welcoming Sauganash family is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Long-Term Nanny Manager to become an integral part of their household. The family has three children, all of whom attend full-time school and daycare, making this role an ideal blend of childcare, household management, and family assistant responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional nanny manager who enjoys anticipating a family's needs, keeping a busy household running smoothly, and building a long-term relationship with a wonderful family.
Responsibilities

• Pick up children from school and daycare.
• Safely transport children to after-school activities, appointments, and extracurriculars
• Collaborate with parents to coordinate schedules and manage the family calendar
• Provide engaging, attentive, and age-appropriate care for children from toddler through school age
• Assist with homework and support school routines
• Encourage active play and creative activities while respecting the family's preference for limited screen time
• Meal Prep & prepare healthy family dinners and children's meals
• Complete children's laundry and keep clothing organized
• Rotate children's wardrobes seasonally and organize clothing that has been outgrown
• Make children's beds and keep children's bedrooms, play spaces, and shared family areas neat and organized
• Tidy the home throughout the day while maintaining an organized household (deep cleaning is not required)
• Maintain household inventory and restock essential household supplies
• Grocery shop and run household errands
• Schedule children's appointments and help manage household logistics
• Prepare children's items for the next day (school bags, lunch/snacks, activities)
• Communicate proactively with parents regarding schedules, household needs, and upcoming events
• Provide limited pet care, including letting the family dog out, keeping the water bowl filled, and serving dinner

The Ideal Candidate

• Has significant experience caring for children from the toddler years through school age
• Has previous nanny manager or household management experience
• Is energetic, engaging, and able to keep up with active children
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive
• Is comfortable using technology, calendars, scheduling apps, and household management tools
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating with parents
• Is comfortable working alongside a work-from-home parent with a separate home office
• Strong driving history
• CPR Certified
• Is comfortable with light pet care responsibilities
• Positive attitude with a good sense of humor
• Values professionalism, reliability, discretion, and long-term commitment

The family employs a housekeeper, so deep cleaning is not required. Instead, the focus is on maintaining an organized home, keeping children's spaces and common areas tidy, managing household logistics, and ensuring the family's day-to-day routines run smoothly.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a career nanny manager seeking a long-term position with a wonderful family. The family is looking for someone who will become a trusted extension of their household. Bringing warmth, initiative, organization, and positive energy to their home each day. If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies, Inc.