Nanny / House Manager Position (Saddle River, NJ)

Location: Saddle River, NJ
Compensation: $25–$30 per hour
Commitment Level: Part-time, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, afternoons (approximately 20 hours per week; specific times flexible)
Start Date: ASAP

A family with three children — ages 9, 12, and 14 — is seeking an experienced, reliable part-time Nanny to join their household on a long-term basis. This is an afternoon-focused position centered on after-school care: driving the children to and from activities, preparing family meals, assisting with homework, and keeping the children's schedules and belongings organized.

The ideal candidate is a confident, safe driver who enjoys school-age children, is comfortable in a busy afternoon routine, and takes initiative without needing direction. This position works alongside an existing household employee, so a collaborative, team-oriented approach is essential.

• Guaranteed hours per week
• Parking available at the residence
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility in daily timing

Childcare

• Provide attentive, engaged care for three school-age children during afternoon hours
• Assist with homework and support school assignments across elementary, middle, and high school levels
• Encourage independence, routine, and age-appropriate responsibility

Driving & Transportation

• Safely transport children to and from after-school activities, appointments, and social commitments
• Coordinate timing across multiple activity schedules
• Maintain a clean, safe vehicle environment

Meal Preparation

• Plan and prepare nutritious afternoon snacks and family dinners
• Manage grocery needs related to meal preparation
• Clean up kitchen and dining areas following meals

Household Support

• Children's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
• Light tidying of children's bedrooms, play areas, and common spaces used during the shift
• Maintain organization of school supplies, sports equipment, and activity gear

Scheduling & Coordination

• Track and manage the children's activity, school, and appointment calendars
• Communicate schedule changes and updates clearly with the family
• Coordinate with other household staff as needed

• Minimum 3 years of professional nanny experience with school-age children
• Valid driver's license
• Comfortable and confident driving daily
• Strong cooking skills and comfort preparing family meals from scratch
• Experience supporting homework for elementary through high school-age children
• Highly organized with strong scheduling and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working alongside other household staff
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit long-term
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a part time position
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