The posting
Job Title: Household Manager and Nanny (with Meal Prep Support)
Location: Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, between 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (flexible)
Compensation: $30-35/hour, based on experience. This is a W2 position.
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment
- Have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands)
- Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications (or be willing to obtain them)
- Be up to date on vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu)
- Be comfortable with dogs (small 10 lb. Chihuahua mix, low maintenance)
- Spanish language fluency a plus
About Our Family
We are a busy, close-knit family of four living in a warm and welcoming home in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We recently moved into our home and are still in the process of setting up systems and getting organized. One of us works from home, while the other focuses on home life as we raise our toddler and newborn. We enjoy engaging in developmental activities with our toddler, and we embrace a Montessori-style approach to learning at home.
As a family, we prioritize spending quality time together and enjoy creating a peaceful, organized environment. We are focused on settling into our new space and establishing a calm, nurturing home.
As we navigate the busy months ahead, we are looking for someone to help balance childcare and household responsibilities. We value proactive support, professionalism, and maintaining a calm, organized environment where everyone works together as a team. We want someone who can bring a sense of calm and order to our home, helping us create more time for what truly matters—family time.
Who You Are
You are an experienced and engaging professional with a strong background in infant and toddler care, as well as household management and meal prep. You are confident and capable with newborns and enjoy being an active participant in a child’s developmental journey. You understand that raising a child and managing a household is a team effort, and you’re ready to be a supportive sidekick, working through challenges and projects together with the family. Whether it’s calmly engaging with a toddler during a meltdown, planning and preparing meals, or organizing household tasks, you bring a proactive, hands-on approach to your role.
In addition to your childcare skills, you are comfortable in the kitchen, planning and preparing whole foods-focused meals. You make good use of your time by staying engaged and actively looking for ways to contribute, whether it’s organizing, running errands, or tackling small household projects. You are focused and attentive, with a strong sense of initiative, and you take pride in starting tasks without needing to be asked—always with the goal of keeping things running smoothly. You understand the importance of professional boundaries and are respectful of the family’s need for quiet, low-key time together, while also being warm and approachable.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, where your contributions help create a calm, organized, and nurturing atmosphere. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable, bringing energy and focus to your work, while maintaining a balanced and thoughtful presence in the home.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance
- Share childcare responsibility for a toddler, with a focus on Montessori-style learning and gentle parenting
- Assist with baby care
- Occasional pick-ups/drop-offs/playground outings
- Prep clothing/snacks
- Occasional errands related to child care (e.g., picking up supplies).
Meal Planning & Prep
- Collaborate weekly with the family on meal planning
- Source creative, healthy pescatarian recipes
- Build grocery lists from the weekly plan
- Batch cook and prepare fresh, whole-food pescatarian snacks and meals (5 toddler lunches + 5 dinners/week, starting with toddler and expanding to family meals)
- Clean and maintain an organized kitchen after meal preparation
Household Management & Organization
- Daily resets and prep for bi-weekly cleaners (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
- Create and/or maintain household organization systems
- Seasonal clothing swaps, including children’s sizes and hand-me-downs
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Packing/unpacking for travel
- Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, water filters etc. as needed
- Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.) and special/organizational projects as time allows
- Water outdoor plants as needed
Inventory & Errands
- Maintain awareness of household supply lists - communicate restocking needs to family
- Run errands as needed (returns, essential shopping, picking up supplies)
Laundry & Linen Care
- Wash/fold/organize laundry for the family
- Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
- Maintain awareness of family calendar
- Perform administrative tasks, such as making customer support phone calls (utilities, insurance, product support, etc.)
- Calendar management (including household schedules)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- A brief letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this position
- Your updated resume
- Three professional references with contact information
Note: This role requires a background check.
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