Family Assistant / Nanny

to Private Family

Job ID: 456771

About The Job

A warm and dynamic family of five based in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Family Assistant / Nanny to join their household team. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity for a polished, proactive, and family-oriented individual who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment.

 

The ideal candidate will balance childcare with administrative and household support, managing the children’s schedules and needs while assisting with the family’s daily operations. This role requires emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for helping families run smoothly.

The Employer

The family values kindness, respect, and open communication. Their home is welcoming, busy, and lively. They are seeking a true partner in their children’s growth, who can bring positive energy, reliability, and thoughtful support to their children’s lives and to the overall household rhythm. The household is informal day-to-day but expects professionalism, reliability, and a genuine passion for working with children and families.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care for three active children (ages 3, 6, and 9), including school pick-ups, after-school activities, and occasional evening care
  • Proactively manage children’s schedules, school communications, appointments, activities, and playdates
  • Assist with homework support, school project organization, and age-appropriate enrichment activities
  • Prepare nutritious snacks and simple family meals as needed
  • Manage and maintain children’s areas, ensuring toys, clothing, and supplies are organized and in good condition
  • Oversee light family errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-up, and online ordering
  • Coordinate family calendar updates, travel planning support, and occasional administrative tasks for parents
  • Partner closely with parents and other household staff to ensure seamless daily operations
  • Promote a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for the children
  • Maintain discretion and uphold strict confidentiality regarding family matters

Must Haves

  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in a similar Family Assistant or Nanny role
  • Strong childcare background, especially with multiple young children
  • Reliable transportation and a clean driving record (local to the DC Metro Area)
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Able to maintain a flexible schedule to meet family needs

About You

  • You are warm, intuitive, and genuinely enjoy engaging with children
  • You anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
  • You take pride in helping a busy household run smoothly
  • You are tech-savvy, comfortable managing online calendars, and school communications
  • You communicate clearly, professionally, and with a positive attitude
  • You are discreet, respectful of privacy, and understand the dynamics of working in a private family environment
  • You are comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals and promoting an organized, clean environment for the children
  • You are looking for a long-term role where you can grow with a family

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary of $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience
  • 10% annual performance-based bonus
  • Standard benefits package including health insurance contribution, paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

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Employment has changed drastically the past few years—how we work, the type of work we do, and even where we work. Yet, while the world adapts, solutions for hiring private staff seem to be stuck in the past.

 

At Old State Staffing, we believe the status quo is not enough, and that those who decide now is the time to settle will be left behind. In the face of great change, tinkering around the edges simply won’t do. Since Day 1, our approach has been built on four key principles:

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We knew from the start that our team would be our greatest differentiator. That’s because our agency is composed entirely of family office professionals who know what exceptional candidates look like; because we’ve applied to, managed, and hired for each of those positions ourselves.

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