Job Description

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in South Charlotte in finding a full-time Family Assistant for a family that includes three elementary-age children. The Family Assistant would be needed Monday - Friday from approximately 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Occasional evening care will be requested if the parents have a work commitment or event to attend. Overnight help would be needed a few times a year when the parents need to travel at the same time. There may also be opportunities to travel with the family from time to time as well.

The best Family Assistant for this family would be experienced in caring for multiple children while expertly managing the day-to-day needs of a busy household. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, reliable, and an excellent time manager who anticipates needs before being asked and takes pride in creating calm, efficient systems for the family.

In the mornings, the Family Assistant would come in and help with house management duties. All of the children attend the same school and would need to be picked up after school. After school, the Family Assistant will manage the children's routines, including healthy snacks, transportation to activities, homework, bathing, and helping ensure they are organized and prepared for school, sports, and activities the following day. Parents are actively involved and collaborate with transportation and other needs as schedules allow. The best Family Assistant would also enjoy planning fun, creative, active, and educational experiences to engage the children after school or on school breaks. These activities should encourage learning, growth, independence, and development.

During the time that the children are in school, the Family Assistant would be responsible for assisting with house management duties. These duties will vary but include family laundry, organizing, grocery shopping, running errands, rotating books, clothes, and shoes, ensuring that the children are ready for the next day of school, activities, or sports as needed (ensuring forms are sent in, they have things for projects, their lunch is ready to go, their sports uniforms are ready, their sports bags are packed, etc.), and meal prep for the children’s lunch boxes, meals, and snacks. The Family Assistant should proactively anticipate upcoming household and children’s needs and identify ways to improve organization and efficiency without needing to be directed. This is a long-term position, and the family is seeking a Family Assistant who is able to care for their children and proactively keep their home running smoothly for years to come.

Childcare Responsibilities Include:

• Managing the children’s daily schedules and routines

• Engaging with the children on an age-appropriate level

• Providing homework support while encouraging independence and a love of learning

• Ensuring the children are prepared for school, activities, and sports

• Planning and engaging in age-appropriate activities both inside and outside the home

• Transporting the children from school and other activities as needed

Household Management Responsibilities Include (Children are priority. Family has a housekeeping service.):

• Children’s laundry and linens

• Changing children’s sheets weekly

• Children’s meals, lunch boxes, and snack prep (food allergy/sensitivity knowledge is important)

• Cleaning up after meal prep, including loading and unloading the dishwasher

• Grocery shopping and unpacking groceries

• Running errands

• Organizing and maintaining household organization and systems

• Rotating toys, books, and clothes

• Managing the family and children’s calendars and logistics

• Managing home vendors and being there for routine home maintenance appointments

• Maintaining household inventory for children’s and family essentials and communicating or restocking items as needed

• Keeping common family spaces tidy and organized throughout the day (deep cleaning is not required)

• Proactively anticipating upcoming needs for school, sports, activities, travel, and the household

Pets:

The family has friendly household pets (a cat and dog). The Family Assistant would be needed to occasionally assist with basic pet care, such as feeding, letting pets outside, or helping with routine pet-related errands or transportation.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 3-5+ years of professional Family Assistant, Household Management, and/or Nanny experience in a private home

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• The ability to swim is preferred

• Nanny should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus

• Must be up to date on vaccinations and willing to get the flu shot annually

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work independently without needing continual direction

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude

• Comfort managing multiple priorities and changing schedules in a busy household

• Comfortable with technology, including shared calendars, scheduling tools, grocery ordering, and other household-management apps

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts ASAP

• Legal pay is offered at $28.00 - $32.00 an hour, depending on experience

• Continued pay while family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 sick days

• Paid Major Holidays

• Car provided for on-the-job driving

• Health Benefits