Nanny & House Manager | McLean, Virginia

A warm, active family in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced, career-dedicated Nanny and House Manager to join their household on a full-time basis. This is a long-term position with a family that values consistency, genuine connection, and a professional approach to household management. The children range in age from 3.5 to 9 years old and are in school through the afternoon, creating a natural rhythm of household management during the first portion of the shift before transitioning to active, hands-on childcare through the evening routine.

The ideal candidate is someone who views being a nanny not as a stepping stone but as a vocation — someone who takes pride in creating a nurturing, organized, and joyful environment for children and family life alike.

• Minimum 10 years of recent, professional nanny/childcare experience

• Verifiable long-term references from previous employers

• CPR & First Aid Certified (current or willing to renew prior to start date)

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Fully vaccinated

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Valid government-issued identification

• Willing to complete comprehensive background check, reference checks, and payroll onboarding

• Non-smoker

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (40 hours/week). Children are in school until approximately 3:30 PM, allowing for household-focused work before transitioning to active childcare through the evening routine.

• School pickup and transportation to after-school activities

• Homework help and support with reading, spelling, and school assignments

• Kid-focused meal preparation and dinner

• Bath time, bedtime routine, and getting children settled for the night

• Park outings, playdates, and enrichment activities

• Reading together and engaging in age-appropriate play and learning

• Children’s laundry

• Cleaning and maintaining children’s spaces

• Running errands related to children and household essentials (groceries, school supplies, etc.)

• Energetic, nurturing, calm presence, organized, flexible, and positive outlook

• Career-dedicated — this is not a stepping stone position

• 10+ years of professional nanny/household management experience

• Proven commitment and long-term tenure with previous families

• Strong household management and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and collaborative approach with parents

• Comfortable managing a busy household with multiple children at different ages

• Portuguese or Spanish language skills a plus