Part-Time Family Assistant / Nanny - Middlebury, CT $30/hour | Approximately 20-35 Hours/Week | ASAP Start Mindful Nannies is seeking an experienced, proactive Family Assistant/Nanny for a busy professional family in Middlebury, CT with three children, ages 7, 5, and 3. One parent is a surgeon with a demanding schedule, so reliability, initiative, and the ability to follow through are especially important. This is an excellent fit for a self-starter who enjoys combining childcare with hands-on family assistant responsibilities.

SCHEDULE

The family's ideal schedule is approximately 7:00-10:00 AM and 3:00-7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The family would ideally like to offer approximately 30-35 hours per week; however, they understand that a daily split schedule may not work for every candidate and are genuinely flexible for the right person. Potential arrangements may include morning-only hours of approximately 7:00 AM-11:00 AM/12:00 PM, a combination of continuous and split-shift days, or another consistent structure that meets the family's needs. Morning availability is especially important.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with morning routines and help the children get organized and ready for school. Support school drop-offs, pick-ups, and transportation to activities as needed. Provide care on school closures outside of the family's six observed federal holidays. Help manage the children's schedules, activities, and day-to-day logistics. Provide occasional evening/date-night or weekend support when mutually arranged. Prepare and cook simple family meals and assist with food preparation. Complete children's/family laundry and keep frequently used areas tidy and organized. Help organize household and children's items, anticipate needs, and make sure routine tasks are completed without constant direction. Work alongside the family's existing cleaning professional. This is not a deep-cleaning position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional childcare and/or Family Assistant experience with strong references. Proactive, motivated, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities. Exceptionally reliable and understands the importance of consistent attendance in a household with a demanding medical schedule. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle, and comfort transporting children. Fluent English required. Comfortable working in a home where a parent may work from home, and where common illness may occur

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$27-30/hour. Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving. Six federal holidays. One week of sick time. 2+ weeks vacation aligned with the family's planned travel/time away. Overtime paid when applicable. The family travels approximately 3-4 weeks per year and would like the Family Assistant's time off to align with theirs when possible. Travel with the family is not required. The ideal candidate is a dependable, motivated go-getter who sees what needs to be done, takes initiative, and can become a trusted and consistent part of the household.

Pay:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have 5+ years of nanny experience? Do you have a valid work permit in the US?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Middlebury, CT 06762 (Required)

Work Location:

In person