Meet our families.

Park Ridge

mid-August

A dual-career couple with three children (ages 7, 11, and 15) is seeking an experienced nanny/house manager to become an integral part of their family. This position requires a high degree of flexibility to accommodate parents' work commitments and children's activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and capable of independently managing household operations.  Their ideal candidate will

Have prior experience working with school-age children

Have prior experience assisting a family with home management

Be comfortable in a home with a larger, friendly dog

Have the ability to use their own vehicle for job related driving

Be a pro-active, self-starter who can manage a home with minimal direction
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, guaranteed 40 hours/week between 8 am - 8 pm.  Schedule provided on a weekly basis.

Woodstock (McHenry County)


ASAP

Part-time Family Assistant for busy entrepreneurs with two young children (3 and 1).  They are seeking a personable, proactive self-starter to help their home run smoothly and become a valued long-term part of their family.  Their ideal candidate will:
Genuinely enjoy helping others
Take initiative, noticing what needs doing and do it
Have prior in-home, administrative, family/personal assistant experience
Have prior experience/strong comfort level with young children
Able to support the family’s strong focus on healthy eating
Responsibilities include:  resetting the home, laundry, support with meal prep, maintaining household inventory/restock supplies, household organization projects
Schedule: 15-20 hours/week, ideally mornings, but flexible for the right candidate

Chicago - Bucktown relocating to Kenwood

mid-August

A busy executive family is seeking an experienced after-school nanny/family assistant to provide afternoon and early evening support for their two school-age children.  This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, flexible, and enjoys helping active families navigate busy after-school schedules. The family values teamwork and is looking for someone who communicates well, takes initiative, and can seamlessly step in wherever support is needed.  Their ideal candidate will:
Assist with school pick-up and transportation to activities
Provide homework supervision/support
Fill in as needed to supplement the full-time nanny/house manager in supporting family’s afternoon/evening routines.
Be a comfortable city driver
Comfortable in a pet-friendly home
Have a track record for dependability and strong organizational skills 
Have a great energy level to match with active kids
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 8 pm.

Chicago - Bucktown relocating to Kenwood

mid-August

A busy dual-career executive family is seeking an experienced, professional Nanny/Household Manager to join their household on a long-term basis.  They have two kids (rising fifth grader and rising 3rd grader) who attend Lab.  They are looking for a career nanny/house manager who anticipates needs, thinks ahead, and takes initiative while maintaining a warm, engaging presence with the children.  Their ideal candidate will:
Have strong prior nanny/house management experience with school-age kids
Demonstrated track record for organizational and time management skills
Able to effectively manage day-to-day logistics for a busy family
Be a self-starter with excellent communication skills
Comfortable in a pet-friendly home with a young dog
Comfortable city driver in a family vehicle
Seeking a long-term position
Able to travel with the family to Montana two weeks/year.  
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 10 am - 7 pm during the school year, summer schedule may shift to earlier start/end times.  Flexibility for days off school.

Lake Forest

mid-August

Professional couple are seeking a Companion/House Manager to support their 19 year old son with Down Syndrome, while keeping their busy household running smoothly. They hope to find someone who enjoys supporting a young adult as he works on daily living skills and developing independence.  Their ideal candidate will: 
Have strong prior experience supporting older kids or young adults with special needs
Be organized and proactive and have a track record for handling household responsibilities independently
Possess excellent communication skills and good judgement
Comfortable in a pet-friendly home with two larger dogs
Be able to make a two year commitment
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Chicago - Andersonville

mid-September

Busy professional couple seeking an exceptional Nanny/House Manager to become a long-term partner in helping their household run smoothly. This position is approximately 60% household management and 40% childcare, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing logistics with engaging, hands-on care for children. The family has two kids, ages 7 and 4, who thrive with an attentive, interactive caregiver.  Their ideal candidate will:
Have significant prior nanny/house management experience
Handle all meal planning and grocery shopping for the family
Daily resetting the home, including family laundry
Be able to support learning through play and comfortable in a screen-free environment
Manage children’s schedule/appointments
Strong preference for a background in ECE/Child Development
Comfortable city driver with 100% clean/accident free driving record. Family provided vehicle
Able to travel with the family, either domestic or international, for about two weeks/year
Schedule:  Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 6 pm, Friday 12 pm - 8 pm.