Nanny Jobs in Chicago

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

This sweet couple is expecting their first child: a baby girl in mid-December 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 position will start off as a Night Nanny and then transition into a Full-time Daytime Nanny position. Schedule will start as 3 days a week (any 3 days as long as it during the week day) from 9pm-6am. Night Nanny position will start 1-2 weeks after baby girl is born (anticipated due date is 12/13 but she may arrive earlier). Full-time daytime Nanny schedule will start 6-8 weeks after Night Nanny schedule starts (anticipated Daytime Nanny schedule start date: 2/3/2025)

Night Nanny Schedule

3 days per week (flexible on days as long as it is a weekday): 9pm-6am

Full-time schedule:

Monday: 9am-6pm

Tuesday: 9am-1pm

Wednesday: 7am-6pm

Thursday: 11am-5pm

Friday: 8am-6pm

Option 2: No Night Nanny position and only Daytime Nanny position (this position will start part-time starting 1-2 weeks after baby is born (anticipated due date is 12/13) and then transition into a Full-time Nanny position. Full-time Nanny schedule will take into effect on 2/3/2025)

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 3: No Night Nanny or Part-time Nanny and position will start Full-time on 2/3/2025

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!

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 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: To be discussed with Placement Counselor-based on experience

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

PART-TIME TEMPORARY NANNY needed in WINNETKA, IL 60093

This very nice family has 2 children: 11-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl and is seeking a playful, trustworthy, and helpful Temporary Nanny to stay with their family from the beginning of January 2025 to the end of May 2025. Duties include: picking up the children from school and taking them to/from activities, helping them with their homework, playing with them, going to parks/playgrounds, make meals for the children, help with bedtime routine (sometimes Nanny will take oldest to activities while mom stays home with youngest and vice versa), and let the dog out. Oldest child has ADHD and a peanut allergy. Both parents may be home occasionally. The ideal candidate will be reliable, patient, and friendly.

**This position will start on 1/6/2025 and go until 5/30/2025**

Work days and hours

Tuesday: 3pm-8pm

Thursday: 3pm-8pm

NOTE: There is a possibility that this may turn into a long-term position (schedule may stay the same or it may be different depending on the family’s needs)

NOTE: Staying later on occasion is a plus but not a must!

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

NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver. You will need to use your own car to drive the children and will be reimbursed for mileage.

Salary: $30 per hour

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

Family has 1 medium dog: Shiba Inu

TEMPORARY PART-TIME NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in NAPERVILLE , IL 60564

This position can start ASAP and go until April/May

This loving family has 2 children: 6-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl and is seeking a patient, understanding and fun Nanny to stay with their family for the next 4-5 months.

6 year old boy is at school during the day, so majority of the week will be with the 3 year old girl. She just got diagnosed with an illness and is undergoing Chemotherapy. Given this news, the family is really looking for a Nanny that is very happy, fun and engaging with her.

Duties include: get children ready for the day, play and engage in several developmentally appropriate activities with children, read books, sing songs, play games, play outside weather permitting, prepare healthy snacks and meals for kids, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, pick up older child from school as needed (ex: if parents have an appointment in the city, they will need Nanny to pick up child), help older child with homework if needed, teach younger child letters, numbers colors and age-appropriate learning, etc. There may be times where the parents need to take the 3 year old to appointments and Nanny will be at the home with no children. During these times, household management tasks would be needed-such as tidying up, laundry, dishes, meal prep, organization and/or errands.  The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, loving, and very trustworthy.  Parents work from home.

**It's very important that the Nanny is very honest and communicative if he/she is feeling sick. 3 year old is undergoing Chemotherapy and her immune system is weakened. If Nanny has been around anyone sick, he/she should tell the family and wear a mask during this time. 

This is a short-term position for 5 days and 20 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (Preferred Schedule): 

Monday: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Wednesday: 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
 

Option 2: 

Monday: 9am-4pm

Thursday: 9am-3pm

Friday: 9am-3pm

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

Family has no pets.

Salary: $25-$30 per hour TAKE HOME

Benefits: National holidays that fall within the assignment will be off and paid 

PART-TIME NANNY needed in LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

This busy family has 3 children: 2-month-old boy, 4-year-old girl, and an 8-year-old boy and is seeking a Nanny for only their baby and is looking for an energetic, detail oriented, and reliable Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: newborn care (feeding, diapers, naptime), talking to him, cuddling, and going outdoors. The family does not believe in the cry it out method. Family has a Nanny for 2 older children. Care for older children will only be needed if their Nanny is off for the day. Must be CPR certified or willing to become if hired.  Dad works from home a couple days a week. MUST HAVE A LOT OF NEWBORN EXPERIENCE! The ideal candidate will be nurturing, active, and punctual.

Work days and hours

Friday: 7am-6pm

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

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

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselors

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

Family does not have any pets.

PART-TIME NANNY needed in NORTHBROOK , IL 60062

This loving family has 2 children: 6-year-old boy and 2-year-old boy and is seeking a reliable, responsible and friendly Nanny to stay with their family long-term. 6 year old is in school until 3pm, so majority of the day will be spent with the 2 year old. Duties include: prepare meals and snacks for children (family will have pre-made meal that nanny will need to heat up), play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with children, playing toys, read books, sing songs, play outside, play games, arts and crafts, etc., take to nearby parks, playgrounds, etc.,  assisting with potty training 2 year old, pick up older child from school, tidy up common areas, do children's laundry and load/unload dishwasher. Children both have nut allergies (no anaphylaxis). The ideal candidate will be responsible, trustworthy and engaging.

Work days and hours:

Thursday: 10am - 6pm

NOTE: Nanny will have to use her car to pick up child from school and will get compensated for mileage.



Family has no pets.

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

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

PART-TIME NANNY needed in BURR RIDGE, IL 60527

This loving family has 2 children: 3-year-old boy and 16 month old girl and is seeking an engaging, patient and reliable Nanny to stay with their family long-term.

Duties include: get children ready for the day (dressed, brush teeth, etc.), prepare snacks and meals for children (parents will already have these prepared), play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities--ex: letters, numbers, colors, etc., sing songs, read books, play outside, do arts and crafts, play games, sensory activities, gross motor activities, etc., walk children to nearby parks and playgrounds, nap/quiet time after lunch for the kids, sometimes help with pick up from school for oldest child on Wednesdays, keep children's play areas neat/tidy, dishes after snacks/lunch, etc., children's laundry, assist with potty training for toddler, empty out diaper genies as needed and restock diapers/wipes as needed.

The ideal candidate will be very creative and engaging/not on their phone during the day, happy, kind and punctual as both parents are Dr's. Nanny must also be comfortable following their parenting philosophy-- gentle parenting approach with boundaries--talking through feelings, etc.

**Nanny must be CPR certified or willing to get certified if hired and be vaccinated for all necessary vaccines + the flu shot during flu season.

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (24 hours/week):

Monday: 8am - 4pm

Wednesday: 10am - 6pm

Friday: 8am - 4pm

Option 2 (28 hours/week):

Monday: 8am-4pm

Tuesday OR Thursday: 4 hours--preferably in the morning but can be a bit flexible on start/end times

Wednesday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 8am-4pm

Option 3 (32 hours per week)--This would be more household management duties on Tuesday since mom would be home with children that day.

Monday: 8am-4pm

Tuesday: 9am-5pm

Wednesday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 8am-4pm

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



Salary: $28-$30 per hour BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 7 national holidays, 5 sick days.

Family has 1 cat

AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60653 (BRONZEVILLE)

This busy and loving family has 3 children: 4-year-old boy, 1-year-old girl and 3-month-old baby girl and is seeking a punctual, patient and friendly After-School Nanny-Household Manager to stay with them long-term. Duties include: pick oldest child up from school and drive to daycare, run errands, grocery shopping, meal prep for kids, tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, children's laundry, pick all 3 children up from daycare (around 5:30/6pmish), bring back home, newborn care (bottles, diapers, etc.), prepare dinner for kids, bathe children and get ready for bedtime (start bedtime routine). Mom works from home a few times a week. The ideal candidate will be communicative, energetic and proactive.

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 26 hours a week.

Work days and hours

: Monday: 2pm - 7pm

Tuesday: 2pm - 7pm

Wednesday: 1pm - 7pm

Thursday: 2pm - 7pm

Friday: 2pm - 7pm

NOTE Flexibility to help out with occasional evenings and/or weekends would be a plus-not a must!
NOTE: Nanny must be an experienced driver, family will provide a car to drive children to/from school and activities and to run family errands.


Salary: $27-$30 per hour.

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

Family has no pets.