FT Infant Nanny - Bucktown - JC 0446
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
Full-Time Nanny for Infant | Bucktown Family
Start Date: November 17, 2025 (Flexibility to start the week prior)
Location: Bucktown, Chicago
Compensation: $25–$29/hour (based on experience)
Hours: Guaranteed 40–50 hours/week, Monday–Friday (final schedule to be determined)
Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)
About the Family
A loving Bucktown family is seeking an experienced and nurturing full-time nanny to care for their infant. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of infant development, is organized and proactive, and will create a safe, engaging, and affectionate environment where their little one can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide loving, attentive care to the infant and ensure a safe, nurturing environment
- Plan and engage in age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities
- Support developmental milestones and early learning through play and interaction
- Follow daily sleep, feeding, and activity schedules
- Assist with baby-led weaning when age appropriate
- Maintain a clean and organized nursery and child-related spaces
- Handle light child-related household tasks:
- Wash bottles and pump parts
- Child’s laundry
- Empty diaper pail
- Prepare and tidy up after child’s meals
- Receive packages or allow entry for contractors when applicable
Schedule & Flexibility
- Core schedule: Monday–Friday (exact hours to be finalized)
- Occasional evenings or weekends appreciated
- Opportunity for travel with the family (optional)
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience caring for infants
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and milestones
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Safe driving record and willingness to drive your own car once the child begins activities (street parking available)
- Up-to-date on vaccinations (Flu, COVID, MMR and TDAP)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
- Warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor
- Comfortable navigating stairs with child
- Must be comfortable with a work-from-home parent
- Spanish-speaking (Bonus)
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated, warm-hearted nanny who wants to become part of a loving family and support a child’s growth from infancy onward. Please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies Inc.
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