Nanny Jobs in Chicago

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in WILMETTE, IL 60091

This busy and friendly family has 1 child: 3 year old girl and is seeking a flexible, reliable and engaging Nanny who enjoys traveling to stay with their family long-term. Family currently has a daytime Nanny and is looking for a 2nd Nanny to join their family to help out with the afternoons/evenings, weekends and travel. Duties will vary depending on the day but will include: prepare healthy snacks and meals for child, drive child to/from school and activities, play and engage in several developmentally appropriate activities with child, do arts and crafts, sing songs, read books, teach letters, numbers, colors, etc., read books, tidy up common areas, and let dog out as needed. Family anticipates having another baby down the road, so Nanny should be comfortable with this and have some newborn/infant experience. The ideal candidate will be energetic, dedicated and creative.

Work days and hours:

40 hours/week will be guaranteed. But flexibility for more hours as needed.

Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday: 3pm-7pm + 1 weekend day + flexibility on how the rest of the hours are spread to get to 40/week

Family typically travels 1-3 times a month. This can range anywhere from 2 days up to 7. Travel is mostly domestic but sometimes international. Trips will be discussed in advance. Nanny must be comfortable traveling on a private plane with the family.

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver, family will provide a car to drive children to/from school.


Family has 1 dog-Husky and 1 cat.

Salary: To be discussed directly with Placement Counselor--based on experience BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 5 sick days.

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60622 (Wicker Park)

This very nice family has 2 children: 1-year-old girl and an almost 9-year-old boy (care will only be needed for the girl) and is seeking a professional, flexible, and happy Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: baby care (making meals for her, changing diapers, and naptime), create educational activities, help potty train in the future, connect with other Nannies in the community to schedule play-dates, go on fun outings, do the dishes, and do the children’s laundry. Both parents work from home. The ideal candidate will be bright, proactive, and caring.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm

NOTE: Driving is preferred but not a must. If Nanny takes own car to work there is free street parking available.

NOTE: Available for occasional Saturday date nights is a plus but not a must!

Salary: BEFORE TAXES—To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, and 3 sick days. Family will also offer health insurance.

Family does not have any pets.

FULL-TIME NEWBORN NANNY needed in DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

This very nice family has 1 child: 4-month-old baby girl and is seeking a trustworthy, honest, caring and fun Newborn Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: newborn care (diapers, feeding, nap-time), clean bottles, play with the baby, create developmentally appropriate activities, let the dog out and keep main living areas organized. Basic swimming skills are a bonus but not a requirement. Mom works from home and travels multiple times per month and dad works from home a couple days a week. The ideal candidate will be playful, warm, and loving.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 8am-5:30pm

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver and will need to use own car. Will be reimbursed for mileage.

NOTE: Occasional evening/weekend help 1-2 times a month is a plus but not a must!

Salary: $25 per hour TAKE HOME

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, and 2 sick days

Family has 1 dog: medium Goldendoodle

TEMPORARY NIGHT NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60601 (STREETERVILLE)

This friendly family has 2 children: almost 2-year-old boy and due with their baby girl mid-February is seeking a helpful, friendly, and caring Temporary Night Nanny to stay with their family for the next 3-4 months. Duties include: bring newborn to mother for nursing at night, later on will switch to pumping so Nanny will wash pump parts/sort and appropriately label milk, wash baby items (laundry/dishes), help with toddler at night, if necessary (usually would only need a pacifier brought to him), and feed newborn, comfort newborn, and change diapers. The ideal candidate will be loving, proactive, and nurturing. 

**Must have up to date vaccines for this position  including flu, Covid and tdap.

**This is a temporary position that will start at the end of February or beginning of March and will be for 3-4 months**

Requirements:

-Must have newborn experience

-Must be infant CPR certified

-Must be up-to-date on vaccines (including flu, tdap, and Covid)

-Must have worked as a Night Nanny or Night Nurse

Work days and hours:

6pm-6am (3-4 nights a week: flexible on the days as long as it is not a Monday)

NOTE: No driving is needed however, if Nanny takes own car to work a parking spot will be provided

Salary: $360 per day

Family does not have any pets

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60610 (GOLD COAST)

**This is a come-and-go position.**

This busy and social family has a 1.5-year-old girl and is seeking a friendly, flexible and knowledgeable Nanny to stay with their family long-term. This is a very kind an easy going family. Duties include: get child ready for the  day (dressed, brush teeth, etc.), prepare healthy meals and snacks for child, bathe child as needed, drive child to/from preschool and other activities, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with child, read books, sing songs, teach letters, numbers, colors, etc., take to parks, playgrounds, museums, library, classes, swimming, etc., do child's laundry, keep child's room and play areas neat and tidy, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher and for evenings where the nanny is working-bedtime routine--dinner, bath, pajamas, brush teeth, book, bed. Nanny should be experienced and knowledgeable with this age range and be creative with coming up with ideas on things to do with child that are for her age and development. The ideal candidate will be active, loving, tidy and a team-player.

Dad works from home half of the time. Mom is home and is typically in and out of the home. There will be times where Nanny will go to places with parents, so nanny should be comfortable with that. There is also a full-time housekeeper, weekend nanny and a dog walker (comes a few times a day) at this home.
 

**Travel: Family travels often (about 6 times per year) and would like the Nanny to come with them. This would be a mix of domestic and international travel. Some short trips (a few days) and some longer trips (2 weeks). NOTE: Bonus is paid for longer trips. 

Work days and hours:

Monday - Friday: 50-60 hours per week. Nanny must be flexible with the schedule may shift week to week. 

**NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver, family will provide a car to drive child.
 

Family has 2 small dogs--both are hypoallergenic
 

Salary: $30-$35 per hour, which is $1,500 - $2,100 per week. 

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, paid national holidays, 3 sick days

FULL-TIME NANNY OR NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in KENILWORTH, IL 60043 (Next to Wilmette)

This active and busy family has 2 children: 9-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy and is seeking a patient, kind and experienced Nanny to stay with their family for many years. Oldest child is in school full-time and youngest child is in school 1/2 day.

Duties will vary depending on the day but include: drive children to/from school and activities (oldest child is in dance in the afternoon), play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with children, take to library, parks, playgrounds, etc., tidy up common areas and help children clean up after themselves,  load/unload dishwasher, make lunch and children's laundry.

If candidate is interested in helping out with household management tasks this would but a plus--not a must and would include: run errands, family laundry, ironing, make beds, tidy up kids' bathrooms, pat care-feed, let out, occasionally drop dog off at groomers,  take trash out as needed, homework help, pack/unpack for trips, organizational projects, store returns/exchanges, meal prep and wait for repairs/maintenance services as needed.

The ideal candidate will be calm, detail-oriented, organized and an excellent communicator with parents. . Nanny must also be very active and engaging--kids love to ride bikes and scooters, play at the playground, etc. Nanny should be creative in coming up with age-appropriate activities to do with 4 year old. 

**Travel: Family goes to family lake house in Lake Geneva for 1 week in the summer. Family would love if Nanny can join and will have separate bedroom and bathroom to stay in during the trip.  **This is a plus-not a must!

Work days and hours::

Monday: 10am-6pm

Tuesday: 10am-6pm

Wednesday: 10am-6pm

Thursday: 8am-6pm

Friday: 10:30am-5:30pm

*NOTE: Some flexibility for occasional evenings and overnights a few times a year would be a big plus!

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver and can use family vehicle.

Salary: Nanny: $28-$30 per hour BEFORE TAXES  Nanny-Household Manager: $30-$34 per hour BEFORE TAXES 
Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation (1 align with family's), 6 national holidays, 3 sick days.

Family has 1 large dog-Lab

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in BURLINGTON, WI 53105

This loving family has 1 child: 1 month old baby girl and is seeking an experienced, caring and calm Nanny to stay with them long-term. Duties include: newborn care (diapers, feeding, naptime),bathe child as needed, get child dressed, prepare bottles, wash/sterilize bottles, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher,  baby's laundry, play and engage in several developmentally appropriate activities with baby (tummy time, etc.), read books, sing songs, take child on walks, to parks, library etc., prepare food for baby when she's old enough to eat solids,  Nanny must have newborn/infant experience, be CPR certified or willing to get certified if hired and be fully vaccinated (including Flu, COVID and TDAP).  The ideal candidate will be engaging, knowledgeable in early childhood development and reliable. Parents work from home.

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 43 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4pm

**NOTE: Family would like the Nanny to start part-time-3 days/week in the middle of December, and then start the regular full-time hours after New Year's.

NOTE: Flexibility for Nanny to help out with occasional evenings/weekends would be a plus, but not a must!

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver and will need to use own vehicle for driving-and will be reimbursed for mileage. 

Family has 2 cats.

Salary: $25 per hour

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 5 sick days.

NEWBORN NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60622 (West Town)

This sweet family has 1 child: almost 1-month-old baby girl and is seeking a supportive, experienced, and trustworthy Newborn Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: newborn care (feeding, diapers, and naptime), help baby achieve milestones, and create developmentally appropriate activities. Mom will be on maternity leave for the next couple of months. During that time the position will be a Nanny-Mother’s Helper position. Some days mom may be more with baby while Nanny does some household management tasks and vice versa. Household management tasks include: light housekeeping and organizational projects. MUST BE UP-TO-DATE ON VACCINES and be CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED or willing to become. The ideal candidate will be attentive, flexible, and helpful.

Work days and hours:

Option 1: This schedule will start ASAP as part-time and then transition into a Full-time Nanny position. Full-time Nanny schedule will take into effect on 2/3/2025—however, if Nanny is interested can start full-time schedule a bit sooner)

Part-time Schedule:

4 days per week (flexible on which 4 days as long as it is a week day): 20 hours per week (example schedules: 7am-12p or 8am-1pm)

Full-time schedule:

Monday: 9am-6pm

Tuesday: 9am-1pm

Wednesday: 7am-6pm

Thursday: 11am-5pm

Friday: 8am-6pm

Option 2: Position will start Full-time on 2/3/2025 (however, can start a bit sooner if Nanny is interested)

Full-time schedule:

Monday: 9am-6pm

Tuesday: 9am-1pm

Wednesday: 7am-6pm

Thursday: 11am-5pm

Friday: 8am-6pm

NOTE: The full-time schedule listed is for 40 hours per week—some weeks may be 40-45 hours per week. Family will let Nanny know at least 1 week in advanced when more hours will be added to the weekly schedule.

NOTE: No driving is needed for this position. If Nanny takes own car to work there is free street parking available.

NOTE: Available for occasional weekend or evening is a plus but not a must!

NOTE: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus but not a must!

Salary: BEFORE TAXES—To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation (1 week Nanny’s choice and 1 week family’s choice), 6 national holidays, and 3 sick days

Family does not have any pets

FULL-TIME NANNY-MOTHER'S HELPER needed in WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558

This nice family has 2 children: 5-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl and is seeking a safe, active, and diligent Nanny-Mother’s Helper to stay with their family long-term. Nanny will work alongside the children's grandma, who has cared for the children since their births. Some days may be more household management and other days may be more childcare (example: while grandma takes care of the children Nanny will do household management tasks, some days grandma may have one child while the Nanny has the other, etc.). Duties include: reading books, playing with toys, creating obstacle courses, following after or jogging with 5-year-old while he bikes, taking children to activity classes, organizing toys, making meals for the children, following children’s routines, and light housekeeping. Both parents work from home a couple days a week. NOTE: Grandmother is currently undergoing chemotherapy and will be undergoing radiation in the spring. The Nanny must be comfortable working with someone undergoing cancer treatment. The ideal candidate will be organized, fun, and comfortable taking directions. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH TODDLERS!

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:45pm

NOTE: Every other week Nanny may need to stay until 5:45pm for 2 days a week (family will provide advanced notice)

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver. Family will provide car for Nanny to use

NOTE: Available for occasional date night is a plus but not a must!

NOTE: Must be up-to-date on all current vaccines.

Salary: BEFORE TAXES: To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation (1 week Nanny’s choice and 1 week family’s choice), 6 national holidays, and 5 sick days

Family does not have any pets.

PART-TIME NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035

This friendly family has 2 children: 3-year-old boy and 1-year-old boy and is seeking a .kind, gentle and communicative Nanny to stay with their family long-term. The primarily responsibility will be for the 1 year old as the 3 year old will be at school during the time the Nanny is there. However, there will be some occasions where he will be home (ex: school breaks,etc.). Duties include: feeding 1 year old (breakfast-at 8am, snack-11am and lunch-12pm), putting 1 year old down for a nap around 9am, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities, play outside, read books, sing songs, do arts and crafts, and do some household tasks when child is napping--family laundry, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, organizational projects, etc. Wednesdays mom takes 1 year old somewhere at 11am, so most of Wednesday will be household management tasks. Family has a strict schedule for the kids (meal times, nap times, etc.), so would need Nanny to follow that. The ideal candidate will be engaging, honest, helpful and comfortable following a gentle parenting approach. Mom is home but either typically running errands or in separate office.

This is a long-term position for 3 days and 15 hours a week. 

Work days and hours: 

Monday: 8am - 1pm

Wednesday: 8am-1pm

Friday: 8am - 1pm

NOTE: The above schedule is preferred. However, family could also do Mon/Tue/Fri or Mon/Thur/Fri

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor- based on experience

Benefits: 1 week paid vacation, national holidays and 2 sick days

PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD MANAGER-NANNY needed in PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

This busy family has 1 child: 12-year-old girl and is seeking a fun, energetic, and reliable Household Manager-Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: run errands, grocery shopping, light cooking (examples: rice, chop veggies, and family can teach candidate to follow easy recipes), laundry, light housekeeping (tidy up living area), clean the cat’s litterbox, drop-off/pick-up child from activities, arrange play-dates, and occasionally bake with the daughter. Dad works from home and mom works from home a couple days a week. Grandparents also come and visit for several months at a time—candidate must be comfortable with family speaking in a different language when they are there. The ideal candidate will be flexible, responsible, and understanding.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm

NOTE: Household Manager-Nanny must be an experienced driver. You will need to use your own car to run errands and drive the child. Will be reimbursed for mileage.

NOTE: Occasional evening, weekend, or overnight is a plus but not a must!

Salary: $25-$27 per hour

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation (1 week Nanny’s choice and 1 week family’s choice), 6 national holidays that fall on a work day, and 4 sick days

Family has 1 cat

PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD MANAGER-NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60642 (West Town)

This busy family has 2 children: 5-year-old girl and almost 3-year-old girl and is seeking a helpful, proactive, and self-confident Household Manager-Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Nanny duties include: get children ready for the day (teeth brushed, do their hair—MUST be able to do simple hairstyles such as a simple braid or ponytail, and pack their backpacks), and occasionally drop them off at school. Household Manager tasks include: tidying up the children’s room, family laundry, run errands (dry cleaners, grocery shopping, etc.), organizational projects, make a list of items/inform the family of what they are running low on, help pack/unpack for vacations, oversee/manage maintenance services, and assist with birthday party planning and holidays (example: contacting vendors, purchasing decorations, wrapping presents, etc.). Mom works from home. This is mostly a Household Management position—candidate must be comfortable with parents interacting/helping with the children. Mom sometimes travels for work so it is imperative that the Nanny is punctual as dad will leave for work right when Nanny gets to the home. The ideal candidate will be diligent, hardworking, and take initiative.

Work days and hours:

Option 1: Monday-Friday: 6am-11am

Option 2: 4 days a week (must be during the weekday): 6am-11am

NOTE: Family would love if the Household Manager-Nanny could work Tuesdays and Thursday from 4pm-8pm—this is a big plus but not a must!

NOTE: Occasional date night is a plus but not a must!

NOTE: Household Manager-Nanny must be an experienced driver. Family will provide car for candidate to use. If candidate takes own car to work there is free street parking and/or parking pass family can provide.

Salary: $30 per hour

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, national holidays that fall on a work day, and 3 sick days

Family does not have any pets

WEEKEND NANNY needed in WINNETKA, IL 60093

This loving family has 1 child: 2.5 year old girl and is seeking a warm, energetic and professional Weekend Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Family is also expecting a newborn baby boy in April. Duties include: toddler care, prepare snacks and meals for child, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, when baby gets here--newborn care (diapers, bottles, naps, etc.), and when baby gets a little older taking the kids to parks, playgrounds, library, classes, etc. Sometimes Nanny will have both children and sometimes parents will take one child out while the Nanny has the other child. The ideal candidate should be easy-going, proactive and have experience watching a toddler and a newborn.

This is a long-term position for 1 days and 8 hours a week

Work days and hours:

Saturday: 8am - 4pm (NOTE: Family can be flexible on the start/end time if needed)

NOTE: Some flexibility to shift Sat to evening hours on occasion--with advanced notice.

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver, family will provide a car to drive children to/from activities.



Salary: $26-$30 per hour

Benefits: 1 day of paid vacation, national holidays if they fall on a work day and 1 sick day

Family has no pets

AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in LA GRANGE, IL 60525

This very friendly family has 2 children: 9-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl and is seeking an experienced, flexible, and communicative After-school Nanny-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term. While children are in school household management tasks will be completed. Household management tasks include: light housekeeping (tidy up the home), laundry, make dinner for the family 3 nights a week (examples: pasta, chicken and rice, soup, etc.), and let the dog out. Nanny duties include: pick up children from school, take them to their activities, help with homework, and arrange play-dates. The ideal candidate will be engaging, energetic, and happy.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Thursday: 2pm-6pm

NOTE: If Nanny is interested in adding more hours in the summer family would be happy to add more—this is a plus but not a must!

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver. You can either use the family car or your own car and be reimbursed for mileage (Nanny’s choice if they want to use family car or own car)

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, national holidays that fall on a work day, and 2 sick days

Family has 1 medium dog: English Bulldog

WEEKEND NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60611 (STREETERVILLE)

This nice mom has 1 child: 7-month-old boy and is seeking a reliable, responsible, and loving Weekend Nanny to stay with them long-term. Duties include: baby care (feeding, diapers, nap-time), play with him, read books, and go outdoors when weather permits. MUST BE CPR CERTIFIED OR WILLING TO BECOME IF HIRED. The ideal candidate will be focused, active, and punctual.

Work days and hours:

Saturday: 11am-7pm

Sunday: 11am-7pm

NOTE: No driving is needed for this position however, if Nanny takes own car to work a parking spot will be provided.

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselors

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, national holidays that fall on a work day, and 5 sick days

Family does not have any pets.

WEEKEND NANNY-NANNY MOTHER'S HELPER needed in SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175

This busy and nice family have 2 children: a school age child and a toddler and is seeking a versatile, helpful, and playful Weekend Nanny-Mother’s Helper to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: playing with the oldest child while mom takes care of the baby, switching off and taking care of the baby (diapers, feeding, naptime) while mom plays with the oldest, do arts/crafts, imaginative play, organizational projects, clean out closets, do the dishes, laundry, cook meals for the family (they are open to anything), and run occasional errands. Parents will be home. The ideal candidate will be a great multi-tasker, be creative, and take initiative.

Work days and hours

Saturday: For 6-8 hours per day (flexible on start time but end time must either be 5pm or 6pm)

Sunday: For 6-8 hours per day (flexible on start time but end time must either be 5pm or 6pm)

NOTE: Nanny must be experienced driver. Family car will be provided.

NOTE: Date night or traveling with the family is a plus but not a must!

Salary: $25-$26 per hour

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, national holidays that fall on a work day, and 2 sick days

Family has 1 medium dog (Rottweiler) and 1 large dog (Leonberger)

AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60614 (Old Town)

This busy family has 2 children: 7-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl and is seeking a loving, energetic, and kind After-school Nanny-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: picking up children from school and taking them to/from their activities, playing with them, running errands, grocery shopping, and cooking meals for the whole family (simple meals—easy to follow recipes). Nanny MUST BE COMFORTABLE GETTING IN THE WATER TO SWIM. Mom works from home 4 days a week and dad works from home 2-3 days a week. The 7-year-old boy has sensory processing disorder—Nanny will be trained on how to use OT strategies on how to work with him (example: he really likes routines and predictability for the day). The ideal candidate will be intelligent, trustworthy, and engaging.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 1:30pm-5:30pm

NOTE: Nanny MUST be able to stay late 2x-8x per month until 8pm.

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver. You will sometimes be able to use the family car and will sometimes need to use your own car (mileage will be reimbursed). There is free street parking available.

NOTE: Occasional date night, weekend, or overnight is a plus but not a must!

Salary: BEFORE TAXES: To be discussed with Placement Counselors

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, and 5 sick days

Family does not have any pets.