About the role
Nanny Manager | Sauganash, Chicago
Ideal Start Date: August 2026 (flexible for the right candidate) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–7:30 PM. Candidate must be able to flex to 8-8:30 pm end time occasionally when needed. Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week Compensation: $32–$35/hour, based on experience Benefits: PTO offered Parking: Parking available Driving: Family vehicle may be provided for work-related driving, or family will reimburse mileage. Nanny must have the option to use own vehicle for times the family car is not available.
A warm, welcoming Sauganash family is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Long-Term Nanny Manager to become an integral part of their household. The family has three children, all of whom attend full-time school and daycare, making this role an ideal blend of childcare, household management, and family assistant responsibilities. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional nanny manager who enjoys anticipating a family's needs, keeping a busy household running smoothly, and building a long-term relationship with a wonderful family. Responsibilities * Pick up children from school and daycare. * Safely transport children to after-school activities, appointments, and extracurriculars * Collaborate with parents to coordinate schedules and manage the family calendar * Provide engaging, attentive, and age-appropriate care for children from toddler through school age * Assist with homework and support school routines * Encourage active play and creative activities while respecting the family's preference for limited screen time * Meal Prep & prepare healthy family dinners and children's meals * Complete children's laundry and keep clothing organized * Rotate children's wardrobes seasonally and organize clothing that has been outgrown * Make children's beds and keep children's bedrooms, play spaces, and shared family areas neat and organized * Tidy the home throughout the day while maintaining an organized household (deep cleaning is not required) * Maintain household inventory and restock essential household supplies * Grocery shop and run household errands * Schedule children's appointments and help manage household logistics * Prepare children's items for the next day (school bags, lunch/snacks, activities) * Communicate proactively with parents regarding schedules, household needs, and upcoming events * Provide limited pet care, including letting the family dog out, keeping the water bowl filled, and serving dinner
The Ideal Candidate * Has significant experience caring for children from the toddler years through school age * Has previous nanny manager or household management experience * Is energetic, engaging, and able to keep up with active children * Is organized, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive * Is comfortable using technology, calendars, scheduling apps, and household management tools * Has excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating with parents * Is comfortable working alongside a work-from-home parent with a separate home office * Strong driving history * CPR Certified * Is comfortable with light pet care responsibilities * Positive attitude with a good sense of humor * Values professionalism, reliability, discretion, and long-term commitment
The family employs a housekeeper, so deep cleaning is not required. Instead, the focus is on maintaining an organized home, keeping children's spaces and common areas tidy, managing household logistics, and ensuring the family's day-to-day routines run smoothly.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a career nanny manager seeking a long-term position with a wonderful family. The family is looking for someone who will become a trusted extension of their household. Bringing warmth, initiative, organization, and positive energy to their home each day. If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies, Inc.