Flexible Nanny

Position: Nanny + House Manager

Location: Thornton, CO

Schedule: Average 30–40 hours per week (varies with custody/family schedules) — Every Other Weekend Needed

Compensation: $30–$37/hour DOE | $4,200–$4,800/month guaranteed (potentially higher for the right fit)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking a highly organized, proactive, and flexible Nanny & Household Manager to become the backbone of a busy, professional family's home in Thornton. This role blends hands-on childcare with household management—caring for two children (ages 6 and 3) while ensuring the household runs smoothly and efficiently.

The children have experienced a lot of change over the past year, including their parents' divorce and several transitions in care. They would truly benefit from a nanny who brings patience, empathy, and emotional awareness—someone who can help them feel safe, understood, and supported as they continue to adjust. A caregiver who is confident navigating big emotions and committed to building trust over time will thrive here.

This position is best suited for someone who has been around growing families before—someone a bit more established in life, with at least five years of professional nanny experience and a solid understanding of the rhythm of family life. Experience working for busy professional parents with demanding, ever-changing schedules is key. You'll need to balance structure with flexibility, organization with warmth, and independence with teamwork.

If you love creating calm from chaos, take pride in anticipating needs before they're spoken, and want to make a meaningful impact on both children and parents, this position will be a perfect fit.

Schedule Details

• Custody Schedule: Rotation with children's father (flexible but predictable)
• Kid Days: Start at 7:15 AM for school drop-off; return for afternoon, dinner, and bedtime (typically until 7:30 PM)
• Household Days: Focus on organization, errands, and projects
• Weekends: Every other weekend needed (off weekends rotate)
• Balance: Some days are very full; others are completely free—offering a nice mix of busy and flexible time

Childcare Responsibilities

• School drop-off and pick-up
• Transport and supervise after-school activities
• Plan and engage in creative, age-appropriate activities
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks
• Assist with evening and bedtime routines
• Care for children when sick, including attending appointments
• Provide overnight care when parents travel
• Pack/unpack for kids' trips (ski weekends, summer, international travel)
• Manage wardrobes and seasonal clothing swaps
• Encourage positive habits (chores, manners, responsibility)
• Offer a consistent, loving, and supportive presence

Household Management Responsibilities

Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain pantry, fridge, and household organization systems
• Keep home tidy and orderly (dishes, laundry, bed making, etc.)
• Oversee laundry, dry cleaning, and clothing management
• Work alongside housekeepers (2x/week) to maintain high standards
• Assist with packing/unpacking for family trips and Vail weekends
• Oversee garage, storage, and seasonal organization
• Maintain family systems (calendars, labeling, packing lists, etc.)
• Assist with holiday/party prep and cleanup

Shopping & Errands

• Grocery shopping (in-store or delivery)
• Prepare weekly menus for kids/family dinners
• Manage errands: dry cleaning, prescriptions, returns
• Research and purchase household and family needs
• Manage vehicle cleanings/detailing

Projects & Services

• Coordinate with vendors (landscaping, handyman, etc.)
• Handle HOA and neighborhood communications
• Organize school projects, wrap gifts, manage family events

Family Support & Admin

• Maintain shared family calendar (custody, activities, appointments)
• Coordinate with children's father via shared spreadsheet
• Manage scheduling for doctors, dentists, and personal appointments
• Organize mom's home office and household paperwork
• Handle mail, bills, and confidential information with discretion

Pet Care

• Manage vet and grooming appointments
• Arrange pet care during family travel

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of professional nanny experience
• Established, mature candidate who has worked with families over time and understands the rhythm of growing households
• Experience supporting busy professionals with complex and shifting schedules
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Adaptable and calm under pressure; thrives in dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills and professional discretion
• Positive "no task too big or small" attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and transparent about personal scheduling needs

Willing to increase our budget for an exceptional candidate who brings the right experience, professionalism, and long-term mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$37/hour DOE ($4,200–$4,800/month guaranteed)
• Higher range available for the right person
• Two weeks paid vacation (accrued)
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Use of Tesla for family errands and childcare duties
• Supportive, flexible environment with a healthy balance of busy and downtime

This is more than a job—it's the opportunity to become a trusted, valued, and long-term part of a family who truly appreciates what you bring. If you're organized, experienced, and passionate about supporting both children and parents, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Why do you feel you would make a good fit for this job?
• This job requires a lot of last minute flexibility - do you think you are at a point in your life where you are comfortable with that and able to do that?

Experience:

• Nannying: 5 years (Required)
• Household Management: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Thornton, CO Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person