Natick – Short-Term Nanny/Household Assistant (30 hours/week) – ASAP through September

Additional Information:

A kind stay at home mom in Natick is searching for a part time nanny/household assistant for a short-term role, beginning as soon as the right match is found and ending in September. Care is for 2 children, ages 7 and 3.5, who attend school until mid-afternoon each day. The younger child has minimal (but improving!) verbal communication.

The base schedule for this position is M 1:30pm-7:30pm, Tu/Th 2:30pm-7:30pm, W 11:30am-7:30pm, F 4pm-10pm for 30 guaranteed hours/week. There is some flexibility with the schedule. Optional 4-5 hour shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday would be helpful, but not required. Duties include daily school pick ups, transporting the children to/from afterschool activities, planning activities and outings, and preparing and serving simple meals for the children. Additional responsibilities as time permits include assisting with laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher, and maintaining home tidiness.

Above all, best matches will be joyful, patient, and fun. This position leans on a divide and conquer approach, so comfort with collaboration as well as managing the children independently is important. Those with prior experience supporting children with special needs are encouraged to apply.