Nanny & House Manager | McLean, Virginia
Full Time Nanny & House Manager McLean, Virginia
Location: McLean, Virginia 22101 Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-Out (W-2) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (40 hours/week) Start Date: August 3, 2026 Compensation: $35–$42/hour, based on experience and qualifications Children: Three children, ages 9, 5, and 3.5 Pets: None
About the Family
A warm, active family in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced, career-dedicated Nanny and House Manager to join their household on a full-time basis. This is a long-term position with a family that values consistency, genuine connection, and a professional approach to household management. The children range in age from 3.5 to 9 years old and are in school through the afternoon, creating a natural rhythm of household management during the first portion of the shift before transitioning to active, hands-on childcare through the evening routine.
The ideal candidate is someone who views being a nanny not as a stepping stone but as a vocation someone who takes pride in creating a nurturing, organized, and joyful environment for children and family life alike.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (40 hours/week). Children are in school until approximately 3:30 PM, allowing for household-focused work before transitioning to active childcare through the evening routine.
Childcare Responsibilities
- School pickup and transportation to after-school activities
- Homework help and support with reading, spelling, and school assignments
- Kid-focused meal preparation and dinner
- Bath time, bedtime routine, and getting children settled for the night
- Park outings, playdates, and enrichment activities
- Reading together and engaging in age-appropriate play and learning
Household Responsibilities
The family has a professional housecleaner who services the home four times per month. The family has a housecleaner 4x per month. Deep cleaning of the home is not part of this role. Day-to-day household responsibilities are focused on maintaining the flow and organization of family life:
- Children's laundry
- Tidying and maintaining children's spaces between housecleaner visits
- Running errands related to children and household essentials (groceries, school supplies, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
- $35–$42/hour (W-2, fully on the books)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Ideal Candidate
- Energetic, nurturing, calm presence, organized, flexible, and positive outlook
- Career-dedicated — this is not a stepping stone position
- 10+ years of professional nanny/household management experience
- Proven commitment and long-term tenure with previous families
- Strong household management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and collaborative approach with parents
- Comfortable managing a busy household with multiple children at different ages
- Portuguese or Spanish language skills a plus
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of recent, professional nanny/childcare experience
- Verifiable long-term references from previous employers
- CPR & First Aid Certified (current or willing to renew prior to start date)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Fully vaccinated
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Valid government-issued identification
- Willing to complete comprehensive background check, reference checks, and payroll onboarding
- Non-smoker
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record