Temporary Full-Time Nanny Needed in New Orleans, LA

Employment Type: 6-Week Temporary Full-Time Nanny, Live-Out

Location: New Orleans, LA 70117

Start Date: March/ April 2026

Children: One child, 5 years old

Pets: None

Schedule:

- Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

- Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

- Saturday: off

- Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Flexibility: Occasionally the nanny may be asked to stay later for evening coverage. Some hours may end early if not needed, but all scheduled hours are guaranteed

Compensation: $20–$28/hour (DOE)

Benefits:

- guaranteed hours

- 1 PTO day for the 6-week period

- 1 sick day

- Paid holidays (President's Day)

- IRS mileage reimbursement

- W‑2 Employment

About the Position & Family:

Hello Nanny! is partnering with a warm, welcoming family in New Orleans, LA, seeking an energetic and attentive temporary nanny for their 5-year-old daughter. The family values a caregiver who can engage their child through art, culture, nature, and educational play while maintaining a calm, structured, and screen-free home environment.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and adaptable, able to create a balanced daily routine that respects the household’s rhythms. Bilingual French/English skills are a plus to support language development.

This is a temporary full-time nanny position ideally starting January 31, 2026 or Later, with a 6-week contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare & Child Development

- Provide full-time, in-home childcare that is nurturing, reliable, and developmentally appropriate

- Support the child’s emotional, social, and behavioral development using calm, respectful guidance

- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities including art projects, educational play, reading, and outdoor exploration

- Maintain a screen-free childcare environment aligned with the family’s values

- Assist with daily childcare routines including meals, hygiene, transitions, and bedtime preparation

- Perform school pick-up and transportation to playgrounds, library visits, and local children’s activities

- Ensure the child’s safety at all times, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment

- Communicate regularly with parents regarding the child’s daily activities, routines, progress, and needs

Household Support

- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the child

- Complete light housekeeping duties related to childcare, including tidying play areas and children’s spaces

- Handle child-related laundry and organization

- Help with basic family errands as needed

- Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming common areas used by the child

Ideal Candidate:

- Energetic, nurturing, and empathetic, with a positive and professional demeanor

- Organized, flexible, and adaptable to changing routines

- Experienced with full-time childcare for preschool-aged children

- Confident managing boundaries and behavior without yelling or belittling

- Comfortable in a screen-free, calm, and structured home environment

- Reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance

- Bilingual in French and English – a big plus, especially for language development and cultural engagement

- Open to using play-based and educational approaches

- Proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative with parents

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of recent childcare experience, including at least 1 year as a professional nanny or caregiver in a private home

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

- Reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance (IRS mileage reimbursement offered)

- CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)

- Minimum age: 21 years old

- Fluent in English; French language skills are a big plus

- Non-smoker

- Up-to-date TB and Tdap vaccinations

- Legal U.S. citizen or holder of valid work authorization/visa documentation

- Ability to take and pass an extensive criminal and background check

- Available to start as soon as possible for a 6-week temporary contract

- Must be local to New Orleans, LA or surrounding areas

Disclaimer:

Hello Nanny! serves as a referral agency, connecting families with qualified candidates. Please note that candidates referred through Hello Nanny! are not employees of the agency. Instead, the hiring family is the direct employer of the candidate and is responsible for all employment-related matters, including compensation, taxes, benefits, and compliance with applicable labor laws. 

Hello Nanny! requires all families to uphold industry standards, including legal pay, paid time off (PTO), adherence to overtime laws, and a clearly defined work agreement. All families who work with Hello Nanny! have agreed to these agency terms and conditions. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and agree to this employment arrangement.

Disclaimer:

Hello Nanny! serves as a referral agency, connecting families with qualified candidates. Please note that candidates referred through Hello Nanny! are not employees of the agency. Instead, the hiring family is the direct employer of the candidate and is responsible for all employment-related matters, including compensation, taxes, benefits, and compliance with applicable labor laws. 

Hello Nanny! requires all families to uphold industry standards, including legal pay, paid time off (PTO), adherence to overtime laws, and a clearly defined work agreement. All families who work with Hello Nanny! have agreed to these agency terms and conditions. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and agree to this employment arrangement.