About the Family
A warm and active family in Chapel Hill is seeking an experienced and engaging part-time nanny to care for their two young children.
The family lives in a casual, welcoming home in Chapel Hill. Dad works full-time from home. They are an active family who enjoys being outdoors, doing crafts, and having fun together.
C, (6) – Active and playful! Loves being outdoors, reading books with his caregivers, and playing with trains or anything with wheels. He is currently in kindergarten and attends school until 2:30 PM. His school is within walking distance of the house, and the nanny will be responsible for picking him up.
I, (4) – Attends preschool until 2:00 PM. Full of imagination and energy! Enjoys imaginative play, dancing, soccer, and dressing up.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal nanny is nurturing yet confident, enjoys being hands-on and fully engaged in play, and has a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth. They should be a great communicator, a problem solver, and ready to become an important part of this family’s daily life.
Schedule and Hours
Start Date: As soon as the right fit is found.
Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
(The family is also open to a 1:00 PM–6:00 PM schedule.)
Guaranteed Hours per Week: 25
No weekends or evenings are required.
Ideal for a long-term agreement of 2+ years.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $30/hour (based on experience and education)
Paid Holidays: 8
Paid Vacation: 10 days
Open to health insurance stipend
Family reports nanny’s taxes and uses a payroll service.
Duties & Expectations
The nanny will provide part-time care for both children, including school pickups and transportation to scheduled activities. The family is seeking a nanny who is:
- Engaging and proactive – ready to lead play and plan activities that nurture the children’s development.
- Organized and adaptable – able to anticipate the children’s needs, take initiative, and communicate effectively with parents.
- Experienced with children’s developmental and physical needs.
- Consistent with discipline – supporting the family’s approach of firm boundaries, timeouts, and loss of privileges when needed.
- Ready to organize outdoor activities and outings to local playgrounds, libraries, events, and museums.
Child-Related Responsibilities
All responsibilities will be directly related to the children, including:
- Children’s laundry
- Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children
- Cleaning up after children’s meals and activities
- Keeping playrooms, bedrooms, and children’s belongings organized
- Packing school bags and activity items as needed
- Maintaining organization of toys, books, and art supplies
- Driving children to and from school and activities
Additional Details
COVID-19 vaccination required.
Care for sick children is requested, except for flu or COVID-19.
Reliability, strong communication skills, and professionalism are highly valued.
The household has a bi-weekly cleaning service.
Status: Open — Updated August 4, 2026
Interested in this role? Complete our nanny application and enter Job 304 in the “Position or Job #” field.
