Housekeeper​/Nanny; Part-Time Nanny-Evenings

Washington, United States | Posted on 08/14/2025

Professional in-home Child Care:
Servicing DC, MD & VA(Including Baltimore & Richmond)

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY (Part-Time Evenings)

Part-Time Housekeeper/Nanny Position – NW Washington, DC

A warm, busy family living in upper NW Washington, DC is seeking a kind,reliable, and proactive part-time evening nanny/housekeeper to provide lighthouse cleaning before transitioning to childcare duties. Care will be for twochildren—ages 3 and 5—each weekday evening. The ideal candidate will also be available for occasional full days during school closures and some weekends asneeded.

With two working parents and little ones who are sweet, happy, and full ofenergy after their day, the family is looking for someone who can bring a calm,consistent presence, help maintain evening and bedtime routines, and help createa peaceful end to the day. In return, they offer a starting rate of $30/hour,
oneweek of paid vacation
, paid holidays
, and guaranteed pay whencare is not needed. No cooking, laundry, or driving children are required. Thechildren speak both English and Chinese.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM– 8:30 PM (will adjust to 4 PM – 8 PM in colder months)
• Occasional full days or weekends, as needed
• Home is located in Upper
  
  NW DC
• $30/hour startingrate
• 1 week paid vacation
• Guaranteed pay when family does not require care

Key Responsibilities

• Include daily light housecleaning prior to children & family arriving home, then
  transitioning to Eevening childcare
• Engage Children with funand loving activities

Qualities

• Experience with toddlersand multiples
• Calm, reliable, and proactive presence
• Punctual individual only
• Comfortable juggling,cleaning after dinner play, bath, and bedtime routines
• Willingness to help usstay ahead on light chores that keep our evenings running smoothly.

· Tidy up common areas

· Cleaning and freshening up bathrooms

· Empty trash

• Supervise and engage the children in age-appropriate activities (reading, art, music, dancing, indoor/outdoor play)
• Support mealtime andclean-up
• Assist with bath andbedtime routines
• Maintain a caring,patient, and positive environment with limited screen time
• Communicate weeklyupdates and as-needed notes to parents

Family Preferences

This family is excited to welcome someone who:

• Brings an affectionate,caring, and happy energy into the home, while being punctual anddependable
• Is able to be a part ofthe children’s day on occasional full days when school or day programs areclosed
• Is open to lending a handon some weekends when the family needs extra support

If you enjoy helping families thrive during the busiest hours of the dayand love working with young children, we’d love to hear from you. Please applywith your availability, experience, and references.

Requirements

Previous experience inbabysitting or nannying is preferred.
Previous experiencecaring for toddlers and preschoolers
Strong knowledge oftoddler care practices and child development principles.
Chinese language skills aplus, but not required
Certification in First Aid and CPR is a plus.
Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Patience, reliability,and a genuine love for children
Must be able to pass background checks related to childcare.

• $30/hour startingrate
• 1 week paid vacation
• Guaranteed pay when family does not require care