Part Time Nanny

Childcare Position - Lancaster, PAPosition Overview

A Lancaster-based family is seeking a caring and reliable childcare professional to provide consistent care for their newborn, starting May 4, 2026. Both parents are small business owners who require flexible, dependable support to balance their professional responsibilities with their growing family.

Start Date

May 4, 2026

Schedule

• Primary Schedule: Weekdays 12pm-5pm M-TH and Fridays 11am-4pm
• Occasional Weekend Support: 6-8 times per year due to National Guard training commitments and weekend wedding business obligations

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $24-$29 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Guaranteed Hours and Pay: Consistent weekly hours with guaranteed compensation
• Generous paid time off :50 hours of paid time off after 3 months

About the Family

• First-time parents welcoming their baby in late February 2026
• Both parents are small business owners in Lancaster
• Pet-friendly household with two friendly dogs (one Goldendoodle and one Sheepadoodle)

Ideal Candidate Qualities

We are looking for an exceptional childcare professional who embodies the following qualities:

• Caring and Nurturing: Demonstrates genuine warmth and attentiveness to infant needs
• Professional: Maintains high standards of childcare and communication
• Flexible: Adapts to the evolving needs of a small business owner family
• Detail-Oriented: Attentive to feeding schedules, developmental milestones, and daily routines
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative and anticipates needs without constant direction
• Reliable: Consistently punctual and dependable, understanding the critical nature of childcare coverage for business owners
• Comfortable with Pets: At ease in a home with two large, friendly dogs

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for newborn/infant
• Maintain consistent feeding, sleeping, and play routines
• Monitor and support developmental milestones
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the child
• Communicate regularly with parents about daily activities and any concerns
• Let dogs outside as needed when parents are not home.
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling to accommodate parents' business needs

Requirements

• Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification required
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of paid infant and toddler care experience
• Driving: Clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Vaccination: Must be current with Tdap
• Screening: Must be willing to submit to a background check and ten-panel drug test

To ApplyIf you are an experienced childcare professional who values reliability, professionalism, and providing excellent care in a flexible environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume, references, and a brief introduction about your childcare philosophy and experience to Keystonenannies@gmail.com.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person