Warm and Caring Nanny Needed for Loving Family in Palatine, IL
Start: February 202
Children: 7-month-old baby
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (guaranteed 40 hours/week)
Description:
Join a wonderful family in Palatine, IL, and become an integral part of their team! This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, nurturing environment with a kind, engaged family!
Location: Palatine, IL
Child: 7-month-old baby
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right fit)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (guaranteed 40 hours/week)
Compensation: $65K - $80K
Benefits: The family is offering competitive benefits including 2 weeks paid vacation (nanny chooses one week), paid major federal holidays, 5 paid sick days, and a monthly healthcare stipend if needed.
Live-out: This is a live-out role.
Household Dynamic
A loving family in Palatine, IL, is looking for an emotionally intelligent, kind, and adaptable nanny to care for their 7-month-old daughter. The family follows a gentle parenting style and is looking for someone who can adapt to their methods while being an active participant in a collaborative household. The family has a French Bulldog and two social cats, so pet lovers are a must! The nanny will often work alongside mom, who works from home most days, and dad works from an office. This is a team-oriented position where communication and a proactive attitude are essential.
Ideal Candidate
The family is seeking someone who is:
Emotionally intelligent and can adapt to gentle parenting
A great communicator, kind, patient, and fun
Easy-going, helpful, and detail-oriented
Responsible, proactive, and takes pride in their work
A social person who enjoys being part of a family environment
Open to occasional travel domestically and abroad (not required but appreciated)
Comfortable working with pets (French Bulldog and two cats)
Responsibilities Include:
Caring for the 7-month-old
Accompanying the family to doctor appointments
Assisting with meal prep, dishes, laundry, and toy rotation
Managing household tasks like house inventory, clothing inventory, and grocery shopping/meal planning
Walking the dog
Occasionally running errands
Qualifications:
Must have your own car (reliable transportation required)
3+ years of childcare experience is ideal but open to less experienced candidates who are a great fit
Comfortable with a flexible role, working alongside a collaborative team
Must be responsible, kind, and proactive with strong communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, proactive nanny who wants to be part of a close-knit family for the long term. If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and be treated like family, we'd love to meet you