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The Graff Family
The Graff Family
A little bit about us
- Dates: Nov. 2, 2026 - Dec. 4, 2026 (5 weeks)
- Age of child: 2 months old
- Driving: None
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 10am-6pm
- Pets: 2 cats
- Pay: $25–35/hour
- Benefits: 40 guaranteed hours per week, paid holidays (Thanksgiving), paid sick time
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- Nonsmoking and nonvaping
- Current infant/child CPR and first-aid certification
- Up to date on Tdap and the current season’s flu and COVID vaccines
- **At least one year of continuous experience of infant care**
- At least one professional reference who can speak to your infant-care experience
- Comfortable around cats
- Comfortable with baby-monitoring cameras in disclosed locations in the nursery and living room
- Comfortable reserving personal phone use for baby's naps only
Responsibilities
- Managing and logging feedings, including paced bottle feeding, diaper changes, bathing, and daily routines
- Establishing and maintaining consistent routines, including regular naps
- Engaging the child in age-appropriate developmental activities and outings
- Completing child-related household tasks, including infant laundry; cleaning bottles, breast-pump parts, and dishes used for the infant; preparing infant meals as solids are introduced; and tidying the nursery and play areas
- Loading/unloading the dishwasher and family laundry 1-2x/week
About us
We are seeking a *short-term* loving, responsible nanny who can care for our 2-month-old infant in Coolidge Corner during *November 2 - December 4*.
Dad works from home full-time and mom is on currently staying at home but runs daily errands. We’re looking for a collaborative nanny we can trust to manage daily care independently while one or both of us work in home offices. We value clear communication, reliability, and attentiveness. We expect attentive care and age-appropriate interaction during wake windows. We have a strict no-phone policy during babies wake windows.
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The Wood Family
The Wood Family
A little bit about us
We are looking for short-term, after-school care, starting 1/24 and ending 3/11. Hours are M-Th 2:30-5:30PM and F 1:40-5:30PM.
Responsibilities include picking him up from school, playing at the school playground after school, walking 10 minutes from school to our home and supervising some typing and math practice. Most days, his father will be working from home during this time. All members of the household are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. No care needed from 2/19-2/27.
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The austin Family
The austin Family
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The Oh Family
The Oh Family
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What Are Short-Term Nanny Jobs?
Short-term nanny jobs are temporary positions with a set end date, such as covering a parental leave, a family move, a summer, or a gap between nannies. They suit nannies who like variety, are between jobs, or want to try a family before committing.
Types of Short-Term Nanny Jobs and Responsibilities
Short-term jobs can be full-time or part-time and last from a few weeks to several months. Responsibilities are the same as in an ongoing job, with an emphasis on getting up to speed quickly. Check the dates, the hours, and whether there is a chance of the role being extended.
How to Interview for Short-Term Nanny Jobs
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here are some questions you should ask:
- What are the start and end dates, and could the job be extended?
- Is the schedule full-time or part-time?
- What is the reason for the temporary role?
- How will I be paid, and is there a written agreement?
- What routines and house rules should I know on day one?
Beyond asking these questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.