Job Description

Part-Time Nanny – Northbrook, IL

One Toddler + New Baby Due in Spring 2026
$33/hour + PTO | Guaranteed Hours | Family Car Provided

A warm and welcoming family in Northbrook, IL is seeking a part-time nanny to care for their delightful toddler, with duties expanding when a new baby arrives in Spring 2026. The family is looking for a genuine, proactive, and high-energy caregiver who enjoys being silly, nurturing curiosity, and fostering a love of learning through play, reading, and engaging activities.

Position Details

• Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays, 8 hours per day (guaranteed hours)

• Additional Hours: Occasional or regular weekend hours may be offered

• Start Date: Flexible – ASAP

• Compensation: $33/hour

• Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Location: Northbrook, IL

• Pets: Cat and dog in the home – nanny must be comfortable with both

• Transportation: Family car provided for use during work hours

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care for toddler and, later, for both children

• Follow and maintain consistent nap and feeding schedules

• Prepare meals and snacks for the children

• Read, play, and plan activities that promote learning and development

• Take child(ren) to local activities, classes, and outings

• Maintain clean and organized child-related areas (toys, playroom, nursery, dishes used by children)

• Track and organize children’s supplies and restock as needed

• Fill gas in the family car when necessary

• Communicate openly and regularly with parents about routines, milestones, and daily activities

Requirements  

• Safety-conscious with a clean driving record and strong judgment
• Enthusiastic, playful, and genuinely enjoys spending time with young children
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and dependa ble with strong communication skills ; demonstrated fluency in English. 
• Experienced with newborns through preschool-aged children
• Punctual, reliable, and professional while being warm and engaging
• Comfortable around pets (cat and dog in home)
• Up to date on all   vaccinations, including Tdap , MMR,   Flu , and COVID
• Up-to-date child Basic Life Support certificate (can be coordinated with family if candidate does not already have certification)
• Minimum 5+ years of professional childcare experience (including infant care) 
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Excellent references

If you are an experienced, energetic, and nurturing nanny who loves creating a fun and safe environment for children to grow and learn, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies Inc. 

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