Part-Time Nanny/Household Manager Mercer Island Family ...

JovieBellevue, WA, USASummary:A bit about us: We are a warm, busy, and welcoming family of four living on Mercer Island, with two school-aged children. Our kids are active, social, and enjoy a balance of structured activities like swimming and sports, along with creative play, reading, and time with neighborhood friends. We value a calm, organized household and strive to create an environment where our children feel supported while building independence and confidence. Both parents work from home in separate spaces, and we maintain a collaborative, respectful dynamic with our nanny. We are looking for a long-term addition to our family who will become a trusted and steady presence in our children's lives.A bit about you: You are an experienced and confident caregiver who enjoys working with school-aged children and guiding them toward independence. You communicate clearly and kindly, and you feel comfortable setting boundaries while maintaining a positive and respectful approach. You genuinely enjoy cooking and take pride in preparing healthy meals for children. You are organized, proactive, and capable of balancing childcare with light household support. You bring a calm, dependable energy to your work and enjoy helping children build life skills, responsibility, and confidence in their daily routines.Job Duties: Your afternoons will include school pickups, safely transporting the children to and from activities, and supporting homework, routines, and transitions throughout the evening. You will prepare healthy snacks, cook simple and nutritious dinners, and pack school lunches while encouraging positive eating habits. During quieter moments, you will assist with light household tasks such as children's laundry, tidying shared spaces, organizing children's areas, and maintaining household flow. A key part of this role is coaching the children to participate in age-appropriate responsibilities, helping them develop independence and life skills. You will also maintain open communication with parents regarding schedules, activities, and any updates. "Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes. Start Date: As soon as the right fit nanny can start!Location: Mercer Island, WA, 98040Position Highlights: Long-term, stable position with a welcoming familyOpportunity for additional weekend hours, if desiredCollaborative, respectful work environment with work-from-home parentsFocus on meaningful engagement and mentorship of school-aged childrenOpen to discussing a competitive compensation package for the right fitQualifications: Experience caring for elementary-aged childrenStrong, clear communicator with a coaching-oriented mindsetExcellent driving skills with a clean driving recordComfortable preparing meals regularly and enjoys cookingOrganized, dependable, and proactiveAble to balance childcare with light household responsibilitiesCalm, confident, and respectful approach to discipline and boundariesSet yourself apart: Passion for cooking and introducing children to new foodsExperience supporting children's independence and life skills developmentCreative ideas for engaging school-aged children in activities and routinesAbility to foster organization and structure in a busy householdEnthusiasm for building long-term relationships with familiesSchedule: M-F 2:00 pm - 7:00 pmPay: $30**All applicants must first interview with a Jovie specialist. Qualifying applicants will meet the family prior to being hired. Working Conditions and Requirements:Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activitiesPart of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active playEssential Physical Requirements:Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushingMust be able to lift 35 pounds safelyMust be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the dayWill need to be able to react quickly to certain situationsMay need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner

Created: 2026-04-15