Nanny

Nanny / Household Support (Guaranteed Hours + Overnights)

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts (Springfield area)
Start Date: May 2026
$22–$28/hour + mileage reimbursement + opportunity for stipends
Guaranteed 30 hours per week

Schedule & Compensation

Guaranteed Weekly Split Schedule (30 hours)

Monday–Friday:

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Additional Compensation Opportunities/As needed (2 weeks/month)

On-Call Coverage Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM):

• $100 per day for Household Support:

• • Children will be at School or Summer Camp during this time but on call is to immediately step in if a child gets sick, hurt, etc.

  • While on-call during day, expectation is to complete various household chores related to the boys for example: Laundry, light house work, maintain clean kitchen and bathrooms, strip boys’ beds and re-make, meal prep, grocery shop, clothe shopping, errands, etc.

Overnight Care Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays):

• $100 per overnight

Benefits:

• 2 weeks paid vacation

• 3 paid sick/personal days

• 7 Paid major holidays (aligned with schedule)

A professional parent is seeking a reliable, warm, highly organized, and emotionally attuned nanny to care for her 8-year-old twin boys.This position is ideal for an experienced nanny or OT/PT/Pre-Med/education/psychology student, seeking meaningful work with stability and loving family.

About the Children

• Twin boys (age 8) — bright, engaging, and active

• One child has Level 2 Autism and benefits from patient, supportive guidance with emotional and sensory regulation and transitions.

• The other child is thoughtful and sensitive, with occasional anxiety/crying when overwhelmed or during transitions

The home environment is structured, calm, and health-conscious (e.g., handwashing, no shoes indoors). There is no TV in the home.

Schedule & Compensation

Guaranteed Weekly Split Schedule (30 hours)

Monday–Friday:

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Additional Compensation Opportunities/As needed (2 weeks/month)

On-Call Coverage Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM):

• $100 per day for Household Support:

• • Children will be at School or Summer Camp during this time but on call is to immediately step in if a child gets sick, hurt, etc.

  • While on-call during day, expectation is to complete various household chores related to the boys for example: Laundry, light house work, maintain clean kitchen and bathrooms, strip boys’ beds and re-make, meal prep, grocery shop, clothe shopping, errands, etc.

Overnight Care Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays):

• $100 per overnight

Important Note:

• During on-call days, need to access children within 10 minutes or less

• Travel schedules and overnight needs are provided at least two weeks in advance

• Stipends typically apply to ~2 weeks per month when the parent travels

• Additional hours may be available in Fall 2026

• The nanny will collaborate with another nanny based on scheduling needs

Childcare

• Manage daily routines (morning prep, after-school, bedtime)

• School drop-off and pick-up

• Prepare meals and snacks

• Support emotional regulation and transitions

• Engage in age-appropriate activities and reading

• Transport to activities as needed

Communication (Highly Important)

• Provide consistent, proactive updates throughout each shift

• Send at least 2 check-ins (text/photo/video) daily

• Communicate clearly about moods, activities, and any concerns

This is especially important as the parent transitions from a work-from-home environment

Child-Related Household Support

• Kitchen clean-up after meals

• Dishwasher loading/unloading

• Light tidying (bedrooms, play areas, kitchen)

• Children’s laundry

• Trash/recycling

• Occasional errands (groceries, library, etc.)

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

• Comfortable driving children (booster seats provided)

• Non-smoker

• Able to pass background, driving, and reference checks

• Confident working independently and managing routines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with neurodiverse or special needs children

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience supporting emotional regulation and behavioral needs

• Comfortable coordinating care (e.g., medical appointments if needed)

• Willingness to collaborate with therapists, educators, and another nanny

• experienced nanny or OT/PT/Pre-Med/education/psychology student

Occasional ability to travel (~200 miles roundtrip in a day) to medical appointments primarily in Boston (mileage reimbursed)