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The McCarthy Family - Hiring in Boston

The McCarthy Family

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hi! Our baby August was born in March and we’ll be in need of help when I return to work in the fall. We’re looking for a nanny 1-2 days a week, can be flexible with the day(s) of the week (between Monday, Tuesday, and Friday).

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Pacheco Family - Hiring in Boston

The Pacheco Family

Boston, MA
$15/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

Hello I am looking for someone to help my spouse with the chores and make easy for her stay with the baby.
Light housekeeping. Baby clothes, folded. All the activities is organized in a schedules not every day. For example, one day fold the baby clothes, once a week. Not cooking, just small things like cut some vegetables for salad and boil some eggs. We live in a studio.
Prepare and sterilized bottles
My spouse is going to take care of the baby majority of the time but looking for someone reliable who can trust and someone who support her. Has to be someone who respect our boundaries and do not do things without our authorization. The job is very light, good environment. Please, text me if you think you are willing to help us.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Cronin Family - Hiring in Boston

The Cronin Family

Boston, MA
$30/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

Looking for a nanny for our 3 month old son. Must have own transportation. Must be comfortable with two dogs. Must be CPR certified. Spanish speaking preferred.

Schedule for rest of January, February and beginning of March is a few hours Tuesday afternoons and Friday evenings. In March hours will increase. Can be flexible with scheduling as my job is per diem. We would love to find someone that can work with the limited hours for the time being. Starting August 4th we are looking for more full time care

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Timmings Family - Hiring in Boston

The Timmings Family

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We’re having a baby in February and are looking for a nanny share starting in December of 2025 or January of 2026.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The sahijwala Family - Hiring in Boston

The sahijwala Family

Boston, MA
$22.43/hr
Full-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

Hi,
I’m looking for a nanny to watch my 1 year old son from December 2024 Monday to Friday for 4 hours each day and then 8 hours each day from Jan 2025. The nanny should have experience watching a 1 year old and I expect her to be able to feed him, change him and keep him engaged during the day.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Hauver Family - Hiring in Boston

The Hauver Family

Boston, MA
$23/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We looking for a nanny share for our infant daughter, starting August 2024, when she will be around 8 months old.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Eng Family - Hiring in Boston

The Eng Family

Boston, MA
$30/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

Looking for a nanny to pick up our daughter from camp during the summer and from school starting the fall. Light house cleaning and food prep for our daughter

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The bywater Family - Hiring in Boston

The bywater Family

Boston, MA
$23/hr
Full-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

This will be a full time live-in nanny situation in the sought-after Jamaica Plain neighborhood in Boston.

Two twins are on the way, and one 2 year old is already in the family. Looking for full time care from 40 to 50 hours a week for the three kiddos, likely starting in August, when the twins are 2 months old.

Thanks much!
Jason
The Veazey Family - Hiring in Boston

The Veazey Family

Boston, MA
$23/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We are expecting a baby boy in May 2024. We will have about 4 months parental leave but would like a transition time. We're looking to share a nanny in South Boston that is proficient in child development and can do light housework. Would prefer a nanny certified in CPR and that is a non-smoker. Mom will work from home most days.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find a Nanny Job in Boston, MA

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 Boston. 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 Boston, MA

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 Boston. 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 Boston, MA

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?
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  • 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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