weekend nanny
Location: Dallas, TX (75205)
Start Date: February 2027
Position: Long-Term
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–8 PM (25 hours/week- very flexible on specific hours for the right fit)
Optional Hours: Weekday evening support, 6 PM–10 PM
Compensation: 28–35/hour, with flexibility for the right candidate
Children: 2-year-old toddler and infant (5 months)
Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation and 3–5 sick days
Pets: Golden Retriever
🏡 About This Family
A warm, welcoming single mom by choice in Dallas is seeking an experienced, dependable weekend nanny to partner with her in caring for her two young children. The family has a sweet 2-year-old and a baby, along with a friendly Golden Retriever. Mom is looking for someone who can become a trusted, consistent part of the family for the long term.
🍼 What You'll Be Doing
Responsibilities:
Provide attentive, loving care for both children, including independently caring for both at times.
Care for the baby while mom takes the toddler to activities or spends one-on-one time with her.
Support daily routines, including feedings, naps, playtime, baths, and mealtimes.
Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities, including reading, outdoor play, and opportunities for learning and independence.
Prepare simple meals for the children and handle their dishes and mealtime cleanup.
Clean up after the children, including toys and activities.
Child laundry.
Maintain the family's routines while taking initiative and anticipating the children's needs.
Potentially drive the children to activities as the relationship develops. The toddler currently attends a Little Gym class on Saturdays, which mom handles for now.
Communicate openly with mom and work collaboratively as a team.
Childcare Support
Mom is active and engaged and will often be present. Being a solo parent she needs an extra set of hands to ensure each child gets one-on-one attention and the house is well maintained.
Responsibilities may include:
Helping care for the newborn while Mom handles something else
Assisting with the Toddler
Occasionally being solely responsible for both children when Mom is away from the home
Helping with transitions, meals, nap time, and household flow
Supporting Mom during particularly busy moments
Keeping kid-related items organized and stocked
🩵 You're Perfect For This Role If You…
AThe family is looking for a nanny who:
Has significant experience caring for infants and toddlers simultaneously.
Is dependable and consistently available on weekends.
Is warm, kind, and caring while also encouraging age-appropriate independence.
Is proactive and takes initiative without needing constant direction.
Respects the family's routines and parenting preferences while bringing their own experience and professional insight to the role.
Values open communication, welcomes feedback, and enjoys working as a team with mom.
Is comfortable with infant feeding, naps, and sleep routines, as well as toddler play, meals, and baths.
Is comfortable with a family dog.
🏡 Parenting Style & Household Expectations
Mom values helping her children become confident and independent while providing a safe, loving environment. She enjoys a flexible approach to the day but appreciates consistent nap routines. Reading, play, and outdoor time are encouraged, and screen time is permitted in moderation.
The family follows safe sleep guidelines and is open to sleep training when appropriate. Mom values a nanny who will respect her input while also sharing professional knowledge and suggestions.
This is a child-focused position. Household responsibilities are limited to tasks directly related to the children, such as meal preparation, dishes, and cleaning up after playtime and meals. No general household chores are expected.
Future Opportunities
While the immediate need is weekend care, the family may eventually be interested in having the nanny travel with them for 1–2 trips per year or provide care at home while mom travels for work. These opportunities would be infrequent and arranged in advance based on mutual availability and agreement.
Compensation & Benefits
$28-35/hr DOE
25+ hours hours per week
W-2 employment
2 weeks paid vacation
3–5 paid sick days
Payroll service provided
Formal written work agreement
Overtime paid in accordance with applicable employment laws
