Part-Time Nanny / Family Assistant – West Highlands
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Hours: 20 guaranteed hours per week
Start Date: Ideally September 8 / ASAP
Pay: $30/hour
Commitment: Minimum one year; ideally up to three years
Benefits: Guaranteed hours and paid time off
The Family
A warm family of four in Denver’s West Highlands neighborhood is seeking a reliable, kind, and engaging Part-Time Nanny / Family Assistant to support their household and care for their two children, ages 4 and 2.
Both children attend a preschool located just down the street from the family’s home. They are bright, curious, well-adjusted children who get along well and thrive with a predictable routine. The family is looking for someone who can establish a genuine bond with the children and become a trusted, long-term part of their household.
One parent works outside the home full-time, while the other works full-time from a dedicated home office. The children understand and are respectful of the work-from-home arrangement.
The family also has one friendly dog; no pet care is required.
Schedule
The standard schedule will be:
Monday–Friday, 2:00–6:00 PM
The family guarantees a minimum of 20 hours per week and is open to some flexibility based on the right candidate’s availability.
School pickup typically takes place around 3:00 PM. The hour before pickup can be used for family-assistant responsibilities such as grocery pickup, children’s laundry, meal preparation, light household organization, or errands.
The position will include later evening care every Wednesday and every other Friday, generally through the children’s bedtime. The family can adjust hours elsewhere in the week to accommodate these later evenings while maintaining the guaranteed weekly schedule.
Occasionally, extended family members may handle Friday school pickup. When this happens, the family will coordinate alternative household responsibilities or redistribute hours earlier in the week.
Primary Responsibilities
The children’s safety, emotional well-being, and care will always be the top priority.
Responsibilities will include:
Picking the children up from preschool
Providing attentive and nurturing after-school care
Planning creative, age-appropriate activities
Preparing snacks, meals, and lunches for the children
Supporting the children’s established routines
Handling the children’s laundry
Tidying play areas and cleaning up after meals and activities
Assisting with the children’s bedtime routines during later evenings
Maintaining calm, clear, and consistent boundaries
Communicating openly with the parents about the children’s days and needs
Family Assistant Responsibilities
Before school pickup and whenever childcare needs allow, the family would appreciate help with:
Grocery shopping and grocery pickup
Family errands
Children’s meal preparation
Children’s laundry and organization
Light housekeeping and general household tidying
Keeping frequently used household and children’s areas organized
Anticipating tasks that will help the household run smoothly
Candidates who are comfortable assisting with family meal preparation and the parents’ laundry are strongly preferred. The family is also open to expanding the position’s responsibilities based on the candidate’s interests, strengths, and experience.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Kind, compassionate, and trustworthy
Experienced and confident caring for a toddler and preschooler simultaneously
Creative and enthusiastic about planning activities
Comfortable working in a home with a work-from-home parent
Calm and consistent when setting boundaries
Proactive and willing to assist with household needs
An open and respectful communicator
Interested in building a meaningful, long-term relationship with the family
The family hopes to find someone they can trust, welcome into their lives, and consider an extension of their family.
Driving and Travel
The nanny may use either their own reliable vehicle or a family-provided vehicle while working. If a personal vehicle is used, the candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and appropriate automobile insurance.
The family may eventually invite the nanny to travel with them, but travel is not an immediate requirement. This possibility would only be discussed after a strong relationship and mutual trust have been established.
