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Sage Haus

Household Manager/Nanny

Belvedere Tiburon, CA · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Job Title Household Manager / Nanny Location Belvedere Tiburon, 94920 Employment Type Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibility to cover occasional date nights ...

Sage Haus

Household Manager/Nanny

Belvedere Tiburon, CA · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Job Title Household Manager / Nanny Location Belvedere Tiburon, 94920 Employment Type Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibility to cover occasional date nights ...

Sage Haus

Household Manager/Nanny

Tiburon, CA · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Job Title Household Manager / Nanny Location Belvedere Tiburon, 94920 Employment Type Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibility to cover occasional date nights ...

Jovie

Full Time Nanny/Household Manager

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Full-Time Nanny / Household Manager Location: Moreland Hills, OH Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Open to 9:30 AM-5:30 PM) Compensation: $25-$30/hour Start Date: Flexible Position Overview A ...

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How much do household nanny jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for household nanny in the United States is $23.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a household nanny?

Household nannies are childcare professionals who provide care, supervision, and support for children within a family's home. Their responsibilities often include preparing meals, organizing activities, helping with homework, and maintaining a safe environment for the children. In some cases, nannies may also perform light housekeeping duties related to the children, such as laundry or tidying up play areas. Nannies can be live-in or live-out, depending on the family's needs. Their main goal is to ensure the well-being, development, and safety of the children in their care.

How does a household nanny typically coordinate with parents and other household staff to ensure smooth daily routines?

A Household Nanny frequently communicates with parents to align on schedules, children's needs, and any upcoming activities or changes. Coordination with other household staff, such as housekeepers or cooks, is also common to ensure children's meals, activities, and rest times are well-organized. Nannies often participate in regular check-ins and may use shared calendars or logs to track routines, ensuring the household runs efficiently and children's well-being is prioritized. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment and helps avoid scheduling conflicts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a household nanny, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Household Nanny, you need a solid understanding of child development, basic first aid/CPR training, and often prior childcare experience or certifications. Familiarity with scheduling tools, communication apps, and sometimes home management systems is beneficial. Patience, reliability, and strong communication skills help nannies build trust and positive relationships with both children and parents. These skills ensure a safe, nurturing environment and smooth household operations, which are essential for supporting family well-being.

What is the difference between Household Nanny vs Babysitter?

AspectHousehold NannyBabysitter
CredentialsChildcare experience, background checks, sometimes CPR certificationOften minimal, may include basic babysitting certification
Work EnvironmentLong-term, consistent care in family’s homeShort-term, occasional care, often in the family’s home or elsewhere
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed directly by families, part of household staffHired temporarily or casually, often through agencies or independently

While both Household Nannies and Babysitters provide childcare, Household Nannies typically work full-time with ongoing responsibilities in the family’s home, requiring specific credentials and experience. Babysitters usually offer short-term, occasional care with minimal formal requirements. Understanding these differences helps families choose the right caregiver for their needs.

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Part-Time Nanny / Household Assistant

Nanny Poppins Agency

Darien, CT • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Darien, CT
Compensation: $30–$35/hour
Commitment Level: Part-time, long-term
Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:30pm-7pm

Position Overview
A Darien family of three young boys — ages 4, 2.5, and 1 — is seeking a part-time Household Assistant/Nanny to support household operations and childcare during afternoon and early evening hours. The children are home full-time and the household runs on a two-person afternoon structure. This role works alongside the family's full-time nanny and combines household support, dinner preparation, and laundry with hands-on care for one child at a time while the nanny is with the other two. The home has a very large backyard with a play pool and water table, plus two indoor playrooms, and the family values outdoor play year-round. Dinner is served around 5:30–6:00 PM with food largely prepared ahead of time, and the kitchen runs actively throughout the evening. The ideal candidate is organized, upbeat, physically active, comfortable with infants and toddlers, and communicates well within a team-staffed household.

Benefits: Guaranteed hours, 2 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days, legal pay through a payroll service, workers' compensation coverage, on-site parking

Responsibilities

  • Household administration and organizational support
  • Dinner preparation, advance food prep, and kitchen support including cleanup and running the dishwasher
  • Family and children's laundry — washing, folding, and putting away (approximately one load daily)
  • General household tidying and upkeep, indoors and outdoors
  • Provide one-on-one care for a single child while the nanny is with the other two
  • Support age-appropriate play and routines, including outdoor time in the backyard
  • Assist with children's mealtime and evening routines
  • Coordinate with the afternoon nanny and household team on daily priorities

Requirements

  • Professional experience combining household support with childcare, or comparable background
  • Confident caring for one young child at a time, including infants and toddlers
  • Highly organized with strong follow-through
  • Comfortable outdoors in all seasons
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Up to date on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Strong, proactive communication skills
  • Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
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About Nanny Poppins Agency

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Since 1995, the Nanny Poppins Agency has been providing the highest level of support as a full-service, nationwide nanny and domestic staffing agency. Our clients range from young, rising professionals looking for their first mother’s helper, nanny, personal assistant, or housekeeper; to high-profile, world-traveling corporate executives, business owners, dual-professional families, celebrities and athletes; to professionally run family trusts and estates. We manage each search with discretion, precision, forethought and in constant consideration of your valuable time. We know that you are busy and that your standards are high. We look beyond the average and seek out the best candidates, carefully screening them prior to sending them over for your review. The Nanny Poppins Agency has earned a reputation for sourcing, thoroughly screening, and placing candidates that hold the highest standard of professionalism. Our clients return to us and refer us to their friends, family and colleagues. Our clients can trust our agency to work hard to meet their criteria and unique needs throughout the candidate screening process. Nanny Poppins will be available to them at any time after the placement is made to ensure our clients are satisfied and will return to us, referring to their family.

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Windham, NH, US

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