Household Manager/Nanny (Full-Time Split Shift)

Senior Household Manager / Lead Nanny (Split Shift) – Washington, DC

Position Overview

A professional dual-career family in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Household Manager / Lead Nanny to support their busy household and school-age children. This is a long-term, full-time role for an experienced, organized, and proactive caregiver who can confidently manage household logistics, coordinate children’s schedules, and work collaboratively with another nanny already supporting the family.

This position requires someone who is capable, educated, highly reliable, and comfortable operating as the lead caregiver in a structured household with multiple moving parts.

• 11-year-old girl (5th grade)
  
• 8-year-old boy (2nd grade)
  

• 2-year-old (attends daycare full-time)
  

Schedule

This is a split-shift role with guaranteed full-time hours.

Typical Schedule:

• Morning: 7:00 AM – School drop-off (morning routine support)
  

• Midday: Off
  

• Afternoon/Evening: After-school pickups, activities, and early evening routines
  

Additional Details:

• Full-day coverage will be required on some school holidays
  

• Occasional schedule flexibility is expected
  

• The role is Monday–Friday
  

Primary Responsibilities

Morning Responsibilities

• Assist with morning routines for school-age children
  

• Prepare children for school and ensure smooth departures
  

• School drop-offs (local driving)
  

Afternoon & Evening Responsibilities

• School pickups
  

• Transport children to and from after-school activities
  

• Coordinate schedules and logistics
  

• Supervise homework and transitions
  

• Support afternoon/evening routines until parents return
  

Household Management Duties

• Act as the lead nanny in partnership with a second nanny
  

• Coordinate children’s schedules, activities, and commitments
  

• Communicate proactively with parents and the other nanny
  

• Assist with household organization related to the children
  

• Coordinate vendors and service providers as needed
  

• Help plan and prepare healthy meals for the children
  

• Track school and extracurricular needs (events, competitions, deadlines)
  

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work in tandem with another nanny supporting the younger child
  

• Serve as the senior/lead nanny, providing structure and continuity
  

• Communicate clearly and professionally within a shared-care environment
  

Requirements

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional nanny or household management experience
  

• Prior experience in school-age households
  

• Comfortable in a lead or senior nanny role
  

• Highly organized, proactive, and dependable
  

• Strong communication and time-management skills
  

• Confident driver with a clean driving record
  

• Valid CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  

• Able to manage a split-shift schedule long-term
  

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
  

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a career nanny or household manager who:

• Enjoys structure and organization
  

• Thrives in busy, professional households
  

• Is confident taking ownership of logistics and routines
  

• Is reliable, polished, and calm under pressure
  

• Values teamwork and clear communication
  

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Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
  

• Competitive pay based on experience
  

• Paid holidays and PTO
  

• Long-term, stable placement
  

• Professional placement through a reputable nanny agency