What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Nanny / Household Manager position at Nanny Poppins Agency?
Location: Norwich, VT
Position: Live-out
Schedule: 4–5 days/week — approx. 9:30/10:00 AM arrival to 5:30/6:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Compensation: $30–35/hour, depending on experience
Start Date: Flexible; targeting mid-to-late August
Position Overview
A warm, active nanny and household assistant for three children (ages 5, 8, and 10) in Norwich, VT. This is a full-day role: mornings and early afternoons focus on household support and meal prep, transitioning to school pickup and childcare through the afternoon. The family values a proactive, organized caregiver who keeps the household running smoothly and the children engaged.
Benefits
- 5 paid sick days
- Federal holidays paid
- 2 weeks paid vacation — one week of the family's choosing, one of the nanny's
- Family-provided vehicle for work-related driving
- Healthcare stipend possible for the right candidate
Responsibilities
- Laundry, tidying, and general household upkeep
- Meal prep and cooking dinner for the family (meals are allergy-conscious; the household eats the same food)
- Grocery shopping
- School pickup and walk home
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, outings, and playdates (hosting and attending)
- Drive children to instrument lessons, sports, and activities
- Help the youngest child with reading
- Support the family's gentle-parenting approach — clear boundaries, calm redirection, explaining rather than harsh discipline
Requirements
- Valid driver's license; confident winter driving
- Comfortable driving a family-provided vehicle
- Strong swimmer, comfortable swimming with children
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain
- Current flu vaccination
- Comfortable managing a child's food allergy, including carrying an epipen and preparing allergy-safe meals
- Reliable, patient, organized, detail-oriented, and active
- Occasional overnight availability a plus (not required)
- Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
Salary : $30 - $35