Afternoon Nanny and Household Manager | Chapel Hill, NC

A Chapel Hill family is seeking a dependable, active, and compassionate nanny/household manager to support their two school-aged children. The family hopes to find someone who can begin as soon as possible, allowing time to build a strong relationship with the children over the summer before the school year begins. They are looking for a long-term caregiver who values honesty, kindness, and consistency and is interested in becoming an important part of their family's support system for years to come. The family has two energetic and engaging boys, ages 9 and 7. The oldest is bright, curious, and highly creative. He enjoys reading, art, cooking, sports, and creating his own comic books. The youngest is playful, outgoing, and full of personality. He loves imaginative play, telling jokes, building, reading, and staying active outdoors. Both children enjoy swimming, outdoor adventures, and learning new things, and they benefit from caregivers who can keep them engaged beyond screens.
The family's primary need is afternoon support, including school or camp pick-up, transportation to extracurricular activities, preparing healthy snacks, and creating opportunities for active, screen-free engagement. The children participate in year-round activities, and the ideal nanny will enjoy spending time outdoors, supervising bike rides, visiting the neighborhood pool, and encouraging creative play and exploration. The oldest child was born deaf in one ear, so caregivers should be attentive in busy or noisy environments and mindful when supervising outdoor activities.
In addition to childcare responsibilities, the position includes light household management during the hours before school pick-up. Duties may include children's laundry, folding and putting away clothing, preparing snacks and simple meals, light meal preparation for the children, tidying children's spaces, organizing, and helping maintain household routines. The family would especially love to find someone who enjoys cooking and may be willing to involve the oldest child in age-appropriate meal preparation.
Both parents are physicians, and while one parent's schedule is fairly consistent, the other works a rotating schedule that varies from week to week. The family plans schedules well in advance and communicates any changes as early as possible. One parent may occasionally be working from home when not at the hospital, and the children's grandfather also resides in the home and is typically present during the day. While family members may be around, the nanny will have primary responsibility for the children's care and after-school routines during scheduled hours.
The ideal candidate is patient, emotionally intelligent, and experienced with school-aged children. They should be active, engaging, and comfortable supporting children with different personalities and emotional needs. The family values caregivers who can encourage independence, model respectful communication, and foster creativity and curiosity. An appreciation for diversity and openness to different cultures is important, as the children attend a dual Mandarin-English immersion program and enjoy sharing their school experiences.
Schedule:

• Typical Hours: Afternoons between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Occasional morning school drop-offs may be requested with advance notice
• 25 hours guaranteed weekly

Ideal Candidate has:

• Previous experience caring for school-aged children
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Clean driving record
• Reliable personal vehicle preferred (family vehicle may be available if needed)
• Comfortable transporting children
• Up-to-date on standard vaccinations, including COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25–$30 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Long-term opportunity with a family hoping to maintain the relationship for many years

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurturing and energetic nanny who enjoys working with school-aged children, values meaningful connections, and is excited to support a family that prioritizes kindness, communication, and active engagement.

North State Nannies (formerly Select Sitters) is a local nanny agency that connects qualified childcare providers with families. We work alongside qualified candidates to find a great fit and advocate for competitive pay and benefits. The family ultimately hires and employs the nanny. If this position doesn't work for you, check out our full list of job openings on our website.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3-5 years of consistent professional childcare experience (full or part-time)? This should be in a daycare, preschool, classroom, or as a nanny or household manager. Note: this should be outside of any care you have provided for a family member.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30