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Short-term nanny needed for 1-year-old | 3-4 days/wk

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28854
Division/Organization: Family
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private Residence Madison, WI 53711 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $22.00 to $25.00
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Anticipated Start Date

 5/5/26

Anticipated End Date

 6/11/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

 24

Schedule:

Days: 3-4 days/week (Tuesday–Thursday +/-Friday)

Hours: ~24-32 hrs/week (flexible)

Duration: ASAP until June 12th

Salary/Wage Range:

 Hourly $22.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions

 1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Our current nanny is retiring, and we’re looking for an active, reliable nanny ASAP to care for our 1-year-old son until he until ~June 12th! He just started walking and loves climbing and exploring, so we need someone who can keep him safe and engaged. We live in a house near Wingra Park with two friendly cats. One parent works from home in a dedicated office. 

Details:

  • Where: Madison, WI (near Wingra Park) 
  • Days: 3-4 days/week (Tuesday–Thursday +/-Friday)
  • Hours: ~24-32 hrs/week (flexible)
  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Until ~June 12th, 2026

What we’re looking for:

  • Active and energetic (keep up with a walking toddler)
  • Loves engaging, screen-free play and lots of reading 
  • No phone use around the child
  • Timely and reliable
  • Comfortable with simple, whole-food snacks/meals (avoiding processed foods)
  • Prior toddler experience 
  • CPR certification (or willing to get it) 
  • Strong references 
  • Up-to-date on vaccines (like Tdap, flu, and Covid) 
  • Has their own transportation

Pay is $23–25/hr (based on experience). Position includes guaranteed pay (e.g., if parents finish work early or takes vacation). 

Application Instructions:

Please send an email to jplwood@gmail.com and include details about your experience, a little bit about you, what your expectations are, and how best to reach you if we think you'd be a good fit! References are a plus.

Contact:

 Org: Family
Email: jplwood@gmail.com

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