City: Brookline

State: MA

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Start Date: October 2026

Children: 5-year-old boy and newborn baby girl (will be approximately 4 months old at start)

Benefits: Paid major federal holidays, paid vacation days, paid sick days, and a healthcare stipend

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00am–4:00pm with flexibility for occasional slight adjustments to start/end times as family needs evolve

Description:
About the Family

A warm and welcoming family in Brookline is seeking a nurturing, reliable, and developmentally minded nanny to care primarily for their infant daughter while also supporting their bright and engaging 5-year-old son. Their son is smart, curious, and has a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoys school and after-school programming and is typically out of the home during the majority of the day, allowing for a primary focus on infant care. Both parents work from home when not on parental leave, with Dad on leave until September and Mum on leave until October. They value a collaborative, communicative relationship with their nanny and are looking for someone who brings a calm, thoughtful presence to their home. The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely loves working with children, is knowledgeable about infant development, and is eager to partner with parents in a supportive and respectful way. The family hopes to find someone who can truly become part of their team and build a close, trusting relationship with both children.

About the Role

This role is centered on providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for an infant while also offering occasional support for the older child as needed. Responsibilities include supporting feeding routines, establishing healthy sleep habits, and engaging the baby in age-appropriate developmental activities that encourage growth and exploration. The nanny will also assist with school pick-ups for the older child and should be comfortable caring for both children together for short periods when needed, such as during school holidays or afternoon transitions.

The nanny will also assist with a range of child-related household tasks to help the home run smoothly. These include children’s laundry, bottle cleaning and sterilization, light tidying, and organization of child-related spaces. While care should always remain child-focused, the family appreciates proactive support where time allows.

They are seeking someone who is warm, loving, adaptable, and able to meet children where they are developmentally. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and value honesty and transparency in their working relationship with the family. Occasional weekend or date night support would be appreciated but is not required.

Requirements:

Prior professional nanny experience
4-year college degree preferred
Experience caring for newborns and young infants
Strong understanding of early childhood development
Warm, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with children
Reliable, trustworthy, and highly responsible
Strong communication skills and openness to collaboration and feedback
Organized and proactive with a self-starting mindset
Ability to support healthy sleep routines and developmental milestones
Adaptable and able to meet children where they are developmentally
Valid driver’s license preferred
Excellent references from previous families
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Pets: No pets

Transportation: Family vehicle available for on-the-job driving; parking available; home is also easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line (C branch)

Travel: Travel would be a nice-to-have, but is not required with this role