Job Description
Nanny / Household Support (Guaranteed Hours + Overnights)
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts (Springfield area)
Start Date: May 2026
$22-$28/hour + mileage reimbursement + opportunity for stipends
Guaranteed 30 hours per week
Position Overview
A professional parent is seeking a reliable, warm, highly organized, and emotionally attuned nanny to care for her 8-year-old twin boys.
This is a long-term, structured role offering:
- Guaranteed hours and predictable scheduling
- Additional income through on-call coverage and overnight care
- A respectful, well-run household with clear expectations
- Parent works from home during non-travel weeks.
This position is ideal for an experienced nanny or OT/PT/Pre-Med/education/psychology student, seeking meaningful work with stability and loving family.
About the Children
- Twin boys (age 8) - bright, engaging, and active
- One child has Level 2 Autism and benefits from patient, supportive guidance with emotional and sensory regulation and transitions.
- The other child is thoughtful and sensitive, with occasional anxiety/crying when overwhelmed or during transitions
The home environment is structured, calm, and health-conscious (e.g., handwashing, no shoes indoors). There is no TV in the home.
Schedule & Compensation
Guaranteed Weekly Split Schedule (30 hours)
Monday-Friday:
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Additional Compensation Opportunities/As needed (2 weeks/month)
On-Call Coverage Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM):
- $100 per day for Household Support:
- Children will be at School or Summer Camp during this time but on call is to immediately step in if a child gets sick, hurt, etc.
- While on-call during day, expectation is to complete various household chores related to the boys for example: Laundry, light house work, maintain clean kitchen and bathrooms, strip boys' beds and re-make, meal prep, grocery shop, clothe shopping, errands, etc.
Overnight Care Stipend (Tuesdays & Thursdays):
Important Note:
- During on-call days, need to access children within 10 minutes or less
- Travel schedules and overnight needs are provided at least two weeks in advance
- Stipends typically apply to ~2 weeks per month when the parent travels
- Additional hours may be available in Fall 2026
- The nanny will collaborate with another nanny based on scheduling needs
Key Responsibilities
Childcare
- Manage daily routines (morning prep, after-school, bedtime)
- School drop-off and pick-up
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Support emotional regulation and transitions
- Engage in age-appropriate activities and reading
- Transport to activities as needed
Communication (Highly Important)
- Provide consistent, proactive updates throughout each shift
- Send at least 2 check-ins (text/photo/video) daily
- Communicate clearly about moods, activities, and any concerns
This is especially important as the parent transitions from a work-from-home environment
Child-Related Household Support
- Kitchen clean-up after meals
- Dishwasher loading/unloading
- Light tidying (bedrooms, play areas, kitchen)
- Children's laundry
- Trash/recycling
- Occasional errands (groceries, library, etc.)
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Comfortable driving children (booster seats provided)
- Non-smoker
- Able to pass background, driving, and reference checks
- Confident working independently and managing routines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with neurodiverse or special needs children
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience supporting emotional regulation and behavioral needs
- Comfortable coordinating care (e.g., medical appointments if needed)
- Willingness to collaborate with therapists, educators, and another nanny
Occasional ability to travel (~200 miles roundtrip in a day) to medical appointments primarily in Boston (mileage reimbursed)
Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed weekly hours (paid even if not used)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 3 paid sick/personal days
- 7 Paid major holidays (aligned with schedule)
- Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)
- Opportunity for additional pay with overnight and on-call stipends
- Consistent schedule with two week advance notice for parent travel
- Supportive, respectful work environment
Ideal Candidate
You are:
- Warm, patient, and emotionally intelligent
- Enjoys high energy twin boys with special needs
- Highly dependable and punctual
- An excellent communicator who provides reassurance and clarity
- Organized, health conscious, clean, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable with both structure and flexibility
- Interested in building a long-term relationship with a family (other nanny has been with the family for three years)
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit:
- Resume or brief work history
- References (2-3 preferred)
- Short introduction about your experience and interest in working with children (especially neurodiverse children, if applicable)
Selected candidates will be invited to:
- Initial phone conversation/ Video Conference
- In-person interview
- Meet-and-greet with the children
A background check and reference verification will be completed prior to hire.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Summer work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift