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The French Family - Hiring in Chicago

The French Family

Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We are new to the area and expecting our first child in December! Looking for a full-time Nanny Share with families that share similar values with us!

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Calderon Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Calderon Family

Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Part-time
5 kids
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Seeking a part time nanny with experience who can work after noon on weekdays. Must have some experience with children on the spectrum.

Certification requirement

First Aid
The Noir Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Noir Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hello - looking for a part time nanny for a 3 yr old girl.

Services needed for date nights, the summer time and some weekends. Must be vaccinated, CPR certified and have a car.

Possible pick up/drop offs for activities.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Davis Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Davis Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

Cj-is a very smart and calm 10 year old who is a lifelong learner. He is skilled in engineering and loves to play fort knight with his brother Chad

Chad is a 8 year old aspiring veterinarian who requires a unique approach to relationship building. He enjoys one on one time with well trusted adult. He too enjoys playing fort knight with his brother CJ.

Grace is a 5 year old aspiring school teacher who enjoys the creative arts such as Dance. She also enjoys Barbie dolls during her down time.

I am looking for a well experienced and trusted adult that have the capacity and flexibility to work with my three children. They require little to no maintenance and often occupy their own time with school and or extracurricular activities. Working with them would be what I consider a breeze! I am also looking for someone to come and help at the least 2-3 days a week for 8 hours each day while I am at work. During the school calendar year, I would expect the nanny to pick up the kids from school and keep the kids until I make it home from work. Hours would most likely be from 8am until 7pm. If you are interested please don’t hesitate to reach out. Please, serious inquiries only!
The Jean Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Jean Family

Chicago, IL
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$15/hr
Full-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

I work as a Project Manager in Supply Chain. I work Mon-Fri 8-4. My wife is a teacher. She works 7:30-3. We are definitely open to nanny share. Our daughter is Lucy. She is 11 months old

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Stoioff Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Stoioff Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
2 kids
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We are a fun, loving, funny family. We are easy going and dependable. Looking for part time 3 days a week 8-3pm.

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The Baad Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Baad Family

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Looking for a family to share with our baby boy (born Dec 2025) starting this August/September. Ideally 7-4:30.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Brindley Family - Hiring in Chicago

The Brindley Family

Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

We are seeking a full time nanny (40 years & over) as a permanent position to work M-F .  Specifically, we need nanny service from 7am to 6pm and occasional date nights.   Our family has two children.  4 year old boy & 2 year old daughter.  The services required include childcare for both babies as well as light housework (dishes, vacuuming, moderate meal prep).  Specific tasks will be  laid out in advance so everything is well planned for all of us.  We are looking for a provider who has extensive child care experience (5 years or more) with strong references, and experience with neurodivergent children (my son).

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The grinstead Family - Hiring in Chicago

The grinstead Family

Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hello, expecting a baby in November and starting to look for a nanny share in the Bucktown area - 5 days a week or even a part time nanny. Hoping to start around April 2025, but could work with a family that was starting earlier. Thanks!

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find a Nanny Job in Chicago, IL

Are you a nanny looking for a nanny job? Nanny Lane is a nanny website to help you find a nanny job near your area in Chicago. You post your profile, connect with families, and sit back and relax while we process all your nanny payroll and taxes. On your profile, you can highlight your nanny references and receive a "ready for nanny payroll" badge to show families that you're professional. Families can ask for background checks and create nanny contracts to make sure there's no confusion when you start. Our nanny payroll service ensures nannies get paid on-time and legally so that they are contributing to Social Security income, Medicare, and unemployment benefits.

Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Chicago, IL

Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.

The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.

There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in Chicago. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.

How to Interview for a Nanny Job in Chicago, IL

Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here is a list of some nanny interview questions to prepare for:

  • What do you think children like best about you?
  • What kind of activities will you do with children this age?
  • How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?

Beyond answering 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.

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