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PART-TIME NANNY-MOTHER'S HELPER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60613 (ROSCOE VILLAGE)

This loving family has 1 child: 4-month-old baby boy and is seeking a friendly, helpful and reliable Nanny-Mother's Helper to stay with them long-term. Mom stays home and is looking for someone to help her--some days it will be more household duties, sometimes more childcare, sometimes a mix--candidate should be flexible and helpful!

Duties include: newborn care (diapers, feeding, naptime), bathe child as needed, get child ready for the day, prepare bottles, wash/sterilize bottles, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities, give child solids when old enough, family laundry, dishes, tidy up common areas/light housekeeping tasks, take out the trash, run errands as needed, meal prep and help making dinner as needed, grocery shopping, store exchanges/returns, organizational projects,  wait for repairs/maintenance services, etc. Nanny must have newborn/infant experience. The ideal candidate will be sociable, easy to get along with and proactive. 

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 33 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Option 1: 3 days/week (Flexible on the days and start/end times. Hours can be between 25-35 hours/week)

Option 2: 4 days/week (Flexible on the days and start/end times. Hours can be between 25-35 hours/week)

Option 3: 5 days/week (Monday-Friday: Flexible on start/end times. Hours can be between 25-35 hours/week)

*Nanny must be an experienced driver, family will provide a car to drive for any driving needed. 


*Family has 2 dogs--corgis

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

 Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 3 sick days.

PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60613 (LAKEVIEW)

This loving and busy family is seeking a highly organized, proactive and reliable Housekeeper-Household Manager to stay with them long-term. Duties include: Deep clean and maintain the 4,000 square foot home, picking up clutter and putting items where they belong, load/unload dishwasher, family laundry, change linens, make beds, and some occasional duties as time allows that can include running errands, putting groceries away and food prep--chopping, putting food in containers, organizational projects, etc. Housekeeper should be very proactive and when noticing something that needs to be cleaned/put away will take charge and do it (ex if child put a sticker on a wall, take off and clean area, etc.). This candidate should also have experience cleaning and take charge with making her own schedule for keeping up with a cleaning routine for the home. The ideal candidate will be consistent, professional and detail-oriented. Parents work from home a few days a week.

Work days and hours:
 

Option 1 (20-25 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 4 or 5 hours per day. Start time can be 7, 7:30 or 8am. 

Option 2(16-20 hours/week) : 4 days per week. 4 or 5 hours per day. Start time can be 7, 7:30 or 8am. 


*Family has 1 large dog and 1 cat.

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor TAKE HOME 

Benefits: 1 week paid vacation, 6 national holidays 

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in WINNETKA , IL 60093 (Moving to Northfield in April)

This friendly and active family has 2 children: 5-year-old boy and 2-year-old boy and is seeking a fun, outgoing and confident Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: prepare healthy snacks and meals for kids, organize playdate, play and engage in several developmentally appropriate activities with kids--read books, sing songs, play games, toys, outdoor play, sensory play, arts and crafts, etc., teach letters, numbers, colors, etc., take to parks, playgrounds, museums, zoo, library, swimming, etc., tidy up common areas, keep children's rooms neat and tidy, keep play areas neat and tidy, children's laundry, and load/unload dishwasher. Children love music and the outdoors so Nanny should be very active, engaging and creative to come up with activities to do with the children. Mom will be around some of the time-so someone comfortable with her around tag/teaming as needed. The ideal candidate will be very engaging, experienced managing 2 children, dedicated, imaginative and fun! 

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (40 hours/week) Preferred Schedule:  Monday-Friday: 12pm-8pm

Option 2 (35 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 12:30pm-7:30pm

*Nanny must be an experienced driver and have a clean driving record. Must use own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage.



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

Benefits: Paid vacation--1 week first year, 2 weeks  2nd year, national holidays. 2 sick days 

Family has no pets.

PART-TIME NANNY-MOTHER'S HELPER needed in LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

This loving family has 1 child: 2 year old girl and is expecting another baby in February and is seeking a helpful, proactive and engaging Nanny-Mother's Helper to stay with their family long-term. Mom stays home and is looking for someone to help her with day-to-day tasks. Some days will be more household duties, and some days may be a mix of childcare and household duties. Flexibility is key here! Duties will include: light housekeeping--wiping down counters, load/unload dishwasher, picking up clutter, vacuuming/mopping kitchen/play areas, etc., laundry, meal prep, organizational projects, returns/exchanges, letting dog out, walking dog, occasional errands, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with 2 year old, take 2 year old to parks, playgrounds, etc., and help with newborn as needed when baby arrives,. The ideal candidate will be maternal, loving, good with the household tasks and easy to get along with. 

This is a long-term position for 3 days and 24 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (24 hours/week--Preferred Schedule): Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-5pm

Option 2 (24 hours/week): 3 days per week. Flexible on the 3 days as long as they are weekdays. 9am-5pm

NOTE: Flexibility for occasional weekends and evenings on occasion with advanced notice. 


*Family has 1 dog--medium dog

Salary: $28-$30 per hour TAKE HOME

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 3 sick days.

NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in EVANSTON, IL 60201

This happy and busy family has 2 children: 11-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl and is seeking a playful, punctual, and loving Nanny-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term. The 11-year-old boy is Dyslexic (he is behind in reading and writing) and has anxiety (he attends school for learning disorders and is in speech therapy). The 7-year-old girl has ADHD and anxiety and is therapy and occupational therapy. She also is transgender—Nanny-Household Manager MUST fully support her journey. Both children are very sweet! Duties include: pack lunches, school carpool for oldest child, (not every day--split between other families), make sure youngest child gets out the door for school, make a grocery list, run errands (grocery shopping, drop off and pick up dry cleaning, pick up prescriptions, etc.), light housekeeping (tidy up home and wipe down kitchen counter), children's laundry, take children to activities and therapies, and start children's dinner. Mom works from home occasionally and dad works from home when he is not traveling. The ideal candidate will be responsible, joyful, and patient.

Work days and hours

**This is a split schedule**

Monday-Friday: 7:15am-10am and then 3pm-6pm

NOTE: Available to occasionally work later—this is a plus not a must!

NOTE: Nanny-Household Manager must be an experienced driver. You will need to use your own car to drive children and run errands. For the carpool—it is for the oldest child. No car seats are needed and one child can sit in the front seat (4 children total). Carpool is not every day (split between families). Family will reimburse for mileage. 

Salary: $54,000-$58,000 per year BEFORE TAXES

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

Family does not have any pets.

PART-TIME PRIVATE CHEF needed in GLENCOE, IL 60022

This busy family of 5 is seeking an experienced, friendly and creative Private Chef to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking meals (this can either be done in the family's home or at the chef's home and dropped off), clean up of kitchen after cooking and prepping meals for the following day(s). The family is looking for 4 lunches and 3 dinners made for the week. The meals will be prepared for 2 adults and 3 children. The family follows a Pescatarian diet and dad is dairy-free and salt-free. Some examples of meals the family likes include: beans, tofu, rice etc. Meals should be healthy and of a variety. Someone who has experience cooking for children would be a big plus! 

Work days and hours: 

2 days per week. (between the days of Mon-Thur). Flexible on which 2 days, start/end times and # of hours per day. 


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

Family has no pets.

PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514

This nice family of 3 is seeking a cheerful, warm, and reliable Housekeeper-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: deep clean and maintain the 3,000 square foot home, clean the kitchen (countertops, floors, cabinets), run errands (light grocery shopping, store returns/exchanges, pick up prescriptions, etc.), prepare lunch for mom, meal prep (make sure ingredients are out; including spices and cooking materials and chop up veggies and fruit), tidy up (put things away), family laundry, wash bedsheets and make beds, change batteries and water filters, keep an eye on maintenance services while they are there, water flowers during the summer,  maybe occasionally drive children to an activity or appointment (twin 14-year-old boys), and dog care (let out in the backyard, take for a small walk, and give water and food). Mom works from home. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, communicative, and organized.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm

NOTE: Housekeeper-Household Manager must be an experienced driver. You will need to use your own car to run errands and occasionally drive children to activities. Family will reimburse for mileage.

Salary: TO BE DISCUSSED WITH PLACEMENT COUNSELOR

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation (1 week Housekeeper-Household Manager’s choice and 1 week family’s choice), national holidays that fall on a work day, and 3 sick days

Family has 1 medium dog (Goldendoodle)

FULL-TIME NANNY needed in CHICAGO, IL 60610 (Gold Coast)

This kind family has 2 children: 4-year-old boy and a 2.5-year-old girl and is seeking an engaging, passionate, and loving Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Family is conservative and catholic and looking for a Nanny who shares similar values. Duties include: getting on the floor and playing with the children, be in engaging with them, imaginative/creative play (no screens/TV time), play outdoors, do the children’s laundry, cook meals for the children (homecooked balanced meals-not frozen meals), do the dishes, unload/load the dishwasher, empty the garbage, keep children’s rooms and their areas neat and tidy, and tidy up after the children eat (wipe down tables and clean floors). Mom works from home a couple days a week. The ideal candidate will be a career Nanny who will grow/evolve with the family and be loving, experienced, and energetic.

Work days and hours

From now until end of the school year (early June):

Monday: 8am-5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:30am-5:30pm

Wednesday: 8am-5:30pm

Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm

Friday: 8am-5:30pm

NOTE: Schedule in the summer and the following school year will be subject to change. Family will be able to guarantee 40 hours per week. While the children are in summer camp or at school Nanny will be responsible for household management tasks (examples include: organizing closets, organizing children’s spaces, wipe down children’s equipment (stroller, car seats, etc.), prepare simple lunches for parents (example: salads, chicken salads, etc.), and any other in-home tasks the family asks (family will provide list))

NOTE: Traveling domestically with family is a plus but not a must

NOTE: Spanish or Filipino speaking is a plus but not a must

NOTE: No driving is needed right now but could be in the future. Nanny must have a valid drivers license. If Nanny takes own car to/from work there is free street parking or family will pay for a parking spot.

Salary: TAKE HOME: 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 NEWBORN NANNY needed in HAWTHORN WOODS, IL 60047

This very nice family has 1 child: 3-month-old boy and is seeking an experienced, flexible, and active Newborn Nanny to stay with them long-term. Duties include: newborn care (feeding, diaper, naptime), create age/developmentally appropriates activities, wash his bottles, if time do baby’s laundry, walks to parks and playgrounds, and dog care (MUST LOVE DOGS—play with the dog, let him out, and feed him). MUST BE CPR CERTIFIED OR WILLING TO BECOME. Mom and dad work from home 2 days a week. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, friendly, and loving.

**Start date: Beginning of January**

Work days and hours

Option 1: (44.25 hours per week)

Monday: 9am-3pm

Tuesday: 6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

Wednesday: 6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

Thursday:  6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

Option 2 (38.25 hours per week)

Tuesday: 6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

Wednesday: 6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

Thursday:  6:30am-7:15pm/7:30pm

NOTE: No driving is needed right now but will be in the future. Nanny will need to use own car to drive the child and will be reimbursed for mileage.

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor

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

Family has 1 dog: medium Mini Bernedoodle

PART-TIME NANNY-MOTHER'S HELPER needed in GLENVIEW, IL 60025

This happy family has 3 children: 3-year-old boy, almost 2-year-old boy, and almost 1-year-old girl and is seeking an engaging, proactive, and confident Nanny-Mother’s Helper to stay with their family long-term. The oldest child has Autism (he is non-verbal-he does not speak or understand language yet-he is a sweet child who will just need a lot of attention to ensure he does not break anything or harm himself) and the 2^nd child is not speaking yet (he is in speech therapy). Duties include: accompany mom with children to the pool, children museum, zoo, parks/playgrounds, activities, country club, etc., go out to eat with the family or attend special events, care for children while mom gets things done around the home or run errands (2-3 hours each day), play WITH the children (not just observing), put down for naps, baby care (feeding, diaper, and naptime), and help with laundry. Must be comfortable working alongside mom most of the time. Dad works in and out of the home. Nanny-Mother’s Helper must be active enough to keep up with the children and be able to go up/down the stairs and lift children into the car. The ideal candidate will be energetic/active, reliable, and take initiative.

This is a long-term part-time position for 3 days and 28.5 hours per week

Work days and hours

3 days a week (any days as long as it is during the week): 9am-6:30pm

NOTE: Nanny-Mother’s Helper must be an experienced driver. Family will provide car for Nanny to use and/or mother will drive

NOTE: Nanny-Mother’s Helper cannot have any facial piercings (safety hazard with the younger children)

NOTE: Nanny-Mother’s helper must not have too many visible tattoos and dress appropriately (example: no midriff shirts, holes in jeans, etc., as some of the outings will take place at their country club)

NOTE: Nanny-Mother’s Helper must travel with the family (domestically—all drivable locations) one or two times (for 2-4 days) per year

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

NOTE: There are cameras in the home (not just for the Nanny—family has landscapers, cleaners, etc.)

Salary: $30 per hour TAKE HOME

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

Family does not have any pets.

PART-TIME  NANNY-MOTHER'S HELPER needed in CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514

This busy family has 3 children: 7-year-old girl, 6-year-old boy and 5-year-old boy and is seeking a reliable, patient and kind Nanny to stay with their family long-term. All 3 children have ADHD. Nanny should be very patient, understanding and comfortable working with them. Ideally someone with experience with children with ADHD would be ideal but not a must. 

Mom will be home in the afternoons and will be tag-teaming with Nanny. Duties include: drive to/from after-school activities, help with homework, play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with children--games, arts and crafts, sports, outdoor activities, etc., take to parks, playgrounds, library, museums, etc., tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, laundry and some light help with the dog--feed, clean up pee pad, etc. If time allows/mom is with kids there will be household management duties which include: errands, meal prep/cooking, tidying up common areas, dishes, organizational projects, grocery shopping, family laundry, etc. 

The ideal candidate will be proactive, firm but loving, energetic, engaging and capable of working with children with ADHD. 

Work days and hours:

(20 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 4pm-8pm 

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: To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 4 sick days.

Family has 1 small dog--Dachshund 

AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY needed in CHICAGO , IL 60618 (LAKEVIEW)

This busy family has 2 children: 10-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl and is seeking an engaging, proactive and reliable After-School Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, run errands, family laundry, organizational projects, pick up children from school, drive to/from after-school activities, prepare snacks for kids, after-school routine--empty backpack, empty lunch box, do homework, etc., prepare dinner, and play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities with kids/keep them off screens--ex: games, parks, sports, arts and crafts, etc. The ideal candidate will be organized, dedicated and active with the kids. 

 Work days and hours:

(20 hours/week):  Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm

**Nanny will have to use her car to drive children to/from school and activities and will get compensated for mileage. 


Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor-TAKE HOME

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

Family has no pets.

PART-TIME NANNY-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in GLENCOE, IL 60022

This busy and friendly family has 3 children: 8 year old, 6 year old and 4 year old and is seeking a reliable, trustworthy and fun Nanny-Household Manager to stay with them for many years. Children are at school during the day, so household management duties will need to be done in the times where the children are at school. Duties can include: tidy up common areas, load/unload dishwasher, run errands as needed, grocery shopping, prepare snacks and meals for children, do family laundry,  play and engage with children in developmentally appropriate activities, evening routine on the nights where family needs the Nanny to stay later, drive children to/from activities as needed, and play and engage in developmentally appropriate activities. The ideal candidate will be flexible, proactive, loving and upbeat. 

NOTE: Driving will be needed and use of nanny's vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed. 

This is a long-term position for 4 days and 25-30 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Tuesday: 10am-8/9pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

NOTE: The 8/9pm evening could sometimes be on a Thur or Fri, sand sometimes might need 2 later evenings per week. Advanced notice will be given.

+Saturday: Morning for about 4 hours (this is not a must-but a strong plus!)

NOTE: Flexibility to shift schedule to an earlier start time and end time on occasion will be needed ( when the kids are out of school--(ex: child is sick, a holiday/school break that parents don't get off, etc.). 

5alary To be discussed with Placement Counselor

Benefits: Paid vacation, national holidays and sick days--to be discussed at time of offer

Family has no pets.

FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PRIVATE CHEF needed in CHICAGO, IL 60614 (LINCOLN PARK)

This busy family of 4 is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Private Chef that is experienced in cooking Chinese cuisine to stay with their family long-term. The family consists of 2 adults, 1 child and 1 baby.  Duties include: meal planning, grocery shopping and sourcing quality and fresh ingredients (ex: if a recipe calls for fresh crab, finding a place that has live crab, going to farmer markets, looking for clean ingredients, etc.), preparing 2 meals a day and clean up after cooking. Sanitation and cleanliness while cooking is very important. The chef must specialize in Chinese food and is looking for simple but authentic dishes to be made. Quality and freshness of the ingredients is very important. The ideal candidate will be professional, efficient and experienced. 

Work Days and Hours:

Option 1 (40 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm or 12pm-8pm

Option 2 (30 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 1pm-7pm or 2pm-8pm 

Option 3 (20 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 3pm-7pm or 4pm-8pm OR Monday-Thursday: 2pm-7pm or 3pm-8pm

*NOTE: Chef should have a vehicle for driving for grocery shopping. Will be reimbursed for mileage. 

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor--based on experience and qualifications)  BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 3 sick days.

Family has no pets.

PART-TIME NANNY needed in HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035

This outdoorsy family has 1 child: 10-month-old baby boy and is seeking a dedicated, active, and engaging Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Duties include: baby care (feeding, diaper, naptime), create age-appropriate activities, baby meal prep (natural foods), baby’s laundry, light housekeeping while baby is napping (tidy up common areas, pick up toys, and do the baby’s dishes), lots of outdoor time (more than inside), trips to the Botanical Gardens, and let the dog out and feed on occasion. MUST BE or willing to become CPR/Fist Aid certified. Dad woks from home 2 days a week. Nanny must be able to SWIM and MUST LOVE DOGS! The ideal candidate will be outdoorsy, committed, and fun.

Work days and hours:

Wednesday: 8am-12pm

Friday: 8am-12pm

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

NOTE: Available for date night once a month

Salary: TO BE DISCUSSED WITH PLACEMENT COUNSELOR

Benefits: 2 weeks (4 days) paid vacation, national holidays that fall on a work day, and 5 sick days

Family has 1 dog: small Yorkie Poodle