Reliable Temporary Part-Time Family Assistant/Nanny Needed in Silver Springs, MD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Schedule: Guaranteed 25 hours per week | Monday-Friday 4:00 PM9:00 PM
Compensation: $35$40/hour, depending on experience
Start Date: August 1, 2026
End Date: November 1, 2026 (Temporary Position)
A warm and welcoming family in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a reliable, organized, and nurturing Family Assistant to provide afternoon and evening support while balancing childcare and household management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping a busy household run smoothly and values building a positive relationship with one school-aged child.
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and happy to take ownership of household tasks so the parent can spend more quality time with their daughter. A safe driving record, a reliable vehicle (MUST be willing to use personal car), and flexibility are essential.
Responsibilities
Childcare
- Pick up a 7-year-old from school, camp, or activities
- Prepare dinner and lunch for the following school day
- Assist with homework as needed
- Oversee the evening routine, including bath/shower, bedtime preparation, and engaging in age-appropriate activities
- Provide a nurturing, dependable, and positive presence
- Occasional evening babysitting or overnight care as needed
Family Assistant & Household Duties
- Grocery shopping and household errands
- Meal preparation for the child
- Laundry, folding, and putting clothing away
- Dishwashing and kitchen clean-up
- Make beds and maintain general household organization
- Light housekeeping and daily tidying (the home is approximately 1,500 sq. ft.)
- Keep household supplies stocked and organized
- Care for the family's cat, including feeding, litter box maintenance, and care during business travel
- Help keep the home running smoothly during the parent's occasional travel, with potential overnight childcare support when needed
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or House Manager
- Safe driver with a reliable personal vehicle
- Organized, proactive, and able to work independently
- Warm, patient, and engaging with school-aged children
- Fluent in English (French-speaking ability is a plus)
- Comfortable with cats
- Flexible and dependable with occasional schedule adjustments
This temporary position is ideal for someone looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity where they can make a genuine impact by supporting both the child and the overall household.