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We are a warm, easy-going family in Middleton seeking a caring and dependable part-time Family Assistant and Nanny. Our family enjoys spending time together at home, enjoying our beautiful neighborhood, reading books, playing outside and staying active. This position is ideal for a college student in education, psychology, child development, or speech/language or a related field who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on a family’s day-to-day life.

Schedule

Approximately 15-20 hours per week

Flexible within the following windows:
• All day Monday and Friday
• Afternoons Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Start Date: August or September 2026

This position has the potential to continue throughout the school year and beyond for the right person.

Why You’ll Love this Position

• Flexible schedule that works around college classes
• Consistent weekly hours
• Fun, kind and independent kids (ages 3 & 6)
• Supportive, appreciative family who values open communication
• Great experience for future teachers, therapists, psychologists, or healthcare professionals
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with our family

Salary

$22-$25/hour depending on experience

Position Summary

This is more than a traditional babysitting position. You’ll build relationships with two wonderful children while helping our family thrive. When they’re happily engaged or napping, you'll shift your focus to family assistant responsibilities that keep our household organized and running smoothly.

We value initiative, reliability and a positive attitude and we’ve been fortunate to have long-lasting wonderful relationships with our previous nannies and au pairs.

The ideal candidate is proactive, takes initiative, enjoys staying busy, notices what needs to be done without being asked, and takes pride in making a family's day a little easier.

Qualifications

Required:
• Experience caring for young children (with references)
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Responsible, dependable, organized and kind
• Comfortable helping with family assistant tasks, including:

-Children’s laundry

-Meal and snack prep

-Tidying children’s spaces

-Loading/unloading dishwasher

-Light household organization

-Occasional errands (grocery pickup, UPS returns etc.)

Preferred:
• Coursework or major in education, child development, psychology, or speech
• CPR/First Aid certified

Application Instructions

If you’re interested, please email: jurgens.laura@gmail.com with:

• A brief introduction about yourself
• Why this position appeals to you and why you'd be a great fit for our family
• Your anticipated availability for the upcoming semester
• Your resume
• A summary of your childcare, nanny, or family assistant experience

References and a background check will be requested from finalists.