Wonderful Part-Time Nanny Needed for Palatine Family

A warm and welcoming family in Palatine, IL, is seeking a nurturing, patient, and dependable Part-Time Nanny to care for their 19-month-old toddler. The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with toddlers, be knowledgeable about early childhood development, and love engaging little ones in fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and exploration.

Schedule:

• Start Date: January 2027, with an anticipated duration through summer 2027. (The exact length of the position could be longer or shorter depending on daycare waitlist.)
• 2 days per week, with flexibility on which days
• 8:00 AM–2:30/3:00 PM
• Approximately 13–14 hours per week
• Occasional additional evening or weekend hours may be offered

Compensation:

• $28 per hour
• PTO offered

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, loving, and engaging care for one 19-month-old toddler
• Plan and participate in fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage development and creativity
• Encourage outdoor play, exploration, and active learning
• Serve the child's meals and snacks
• Maintain the child's daily routines, including meals, naps, and playtime
• Tidy up toys and clean up messes from meals and activities
• Ensure a safe, positive, and nurturing environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced and confident caring for toddlers
• Warm, patient, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with young children
• Dependable, punctual, and an excellent communicator
• Creative and engaging, with a passion for supporting developmental milestones
• CPR certified
• Comfortable working in a home where one parent works remotely in a separate office
• Comfortable with dogs and free from dog allergies (dogs will be kept separate from the nanny and child)

Additional Details:

• No driving required
• Parking provided
• Position focuses exclusively on childcare, with no household responsibilities beyond cleaning up after the child's meals, toys, and activities

This is a wonderful opportunity for a caring and engaging nanny looking for a part-time position with a family who values a nurturing and dependable caregiver.

If this position sounds like a great fit, please submit your application to Chicago Nannies, Inc. for consideration.