*UPDATED* September 18, 2026
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FULL TIME POSITIONS
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START DATE FLEXIBLE NOW-JANUARY | 30 HOURS/WEEK | CAPE ELIZABETH | $30/HR
Family in Cape Elizabeth are seeking a full time nanny and household manager to join their family this fall/winter (they can be flexible as they have temp help). They have twin 12.5 year old girls and a 9.5 year old son that all attend school in Portland at St Brigid’s Their oldest (by 90 seconds!) is smart, confident, athletic, and a natural leader. Her own is creative, has a big heart, is an accomplished dancer, and is inquisitive. Their son is kind, easygoing, loves soccer (dad coaches!) And is easy and fun to be around. They are a faithful family but do not expect the nanny to partake, they just want the nanny to be comfortable in a home that is open in their faith. They believe in hard work, kindness, manners, taking responsibility for one’s actions and do not believe that children run the household. That being said, they adore their children, they have been their greatest gifts and love watching them evolve and thrive.
Their ideal nanny is active, youthful, energetic, kind, attentive, patient, engaging, and intelligent. They should have a great sense of humor, doesn’t take themselves too seriously, is easy going , willing to pitch in, and can be flexibility with scheduling as their needs change seasonally sometimes. They would be most comfortable starting with the school year commitment and going from there, could extend longer term.
Schedule: Mondays 2:45pm-8:45pm and Tuesdays- Friday definite needs for childcare are 2:45pm-6pm and other hours for household care can be flexible and negotiable. General start time will likely be Noon or 1pm
Duties: Lots of driving with their busy household, Picking up the children from school, bring to various activities, help prepare evening meal. For household tasks- grocery shopping, meal prep, laundry, making beds, keeping house clean and tidy
Pets: Two hypoallergenic cats, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes, picking up at schools, bringing to activities, will reimburse gas mileage
Pay: $30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid holidays
Reference Code: #LoveWatchingTheirChildrenEvolve&Thrive
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GORHAM | STARTS FEB | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
First time parents had a baby girl at the end of June and are seeking a full time nanny to join them when she is about 7 months old. She is such a sweet baby who is so happy and is full of smiles, laughter, and happy coos. They can't wait to see more of her personality as she gets older. As a couple they enjoy spending time together cooking, playing board games, and being outside. Both parents are avid readers and love music and art. Their goal is to expose her to a variety of different experiences and then follow her lead on what she's interested in (within reason of course). They want to foster independence while still making her feel loved and safe; their approach toward discipline will be firm boundaries delivered with kindness and understanding that expectations have to be tailored on where she is at developmentally. Their ideal nanny would be professional, reliable, patient and nurturing, interactive, familiar with/supportive of developmental milestones, and experienced with infant and toddler care. No screen time is very important to them and they are hoping their nanny will take the baby outside daily (weather permitting). They would love to find someone they could work with for the next few years.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Playing with baby, tummy time, baby meal prep and feeding, diapers, managing nap/sleep schedule during the day, planning appropriate activities, supporting developmental milestones, help with potty training in the future, cleaning up after baby and baby areas, baby laundry, and baby dishes
Pets: One very social and affectionate cat, care not needed
Parents: Mom works outside of the home. Dad will be in and out of the home but when at home will mostly be in a separate enclosed office upstairs.
Driving: Not required but open to their nanny taking the baby to activities once the baby has received her 1 year vaccines. They will reimburse for mileage for any driving to activities. They are in a great area that is walkable to the library, trails, and parks. Biking is also an option as baby gets older.
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation (nanny can choose two weeks + one week family vacation) + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days.
Reference Code: #FosteringIndependenceWhileMakingHerFeelLoved
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SOUTH PORTLAND | STARTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER | 36-51 HOURS/WEEK (FLEX) | $28/hour for one child-$37/hr for both children
Family in SoPortland are seeking a full time nanny to join their nanny share this fall and help care for two babies. The nanny will have both babies less than two weeks per month and only during the daytime normal hours (not overnights). Both babies are pretty easy / calm, the youngest is a girl born in June this year and she is super quiet and chill. She is 3 months old and regularly sleeps through the night about 9/10 pm - 6/7 am and takes 4-5 naps a day for 2 hours at a time. The older baby born in December last year is also a generally happy and easy baby now at 9 months old. He takes 2 naps a day each for about 1.5 hours. Both are developmentally on track! Care takes place on one home in So Po. Dad lives in NYC finishing up his one year training program, both parents are physicians. Mom will be single parenting during the work week due to dad being away and she needs four typical days/week of childcare 9 hour shifts plus one overnight 24+ hour shift/week three times/month (overnights finish in August 2027 when dad moves back home). There would be a guest room available to nanny for the overnights. She understands that this is a huge need so would be happy to supplement with an additional sitter if nanny didn’t want the overnight overtime hours or also happy to supplement if nanny didn’t want to average 47.5 hours/week. She wants the nanny to feel rested and respected and would be happy to accommodate how this could look. She knows and can plan her schedule months in advance. Their ideal nanny is kind, compassionate, patient, open minded, down to earth, and likes babies and animals. Long term commitment. The office has a sample schedule
Schedule: Three days/week that fall Monday-Friday that typically fall 8am-5pm for 36 hours/week and one day of extended work hours overnight from 7am- 9am the following day.. Mom also works three 24 hour overnight shifts/month and would pay nanny overtime for these hours making it about 51 hours/week on those weeks or is open to hiring a supplemental sitter if nanny did not want to work overnights. Approximately 1 week per month will consist of 4-5 days of normal work hours from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with no extended work days that week.
Duties: Baby care for two infants- naps, bottles, diapers, walks, baby dishes, baby laundry, baby food prep when of age, taking out on activities
Pets: Two dogs and two cats, super chill, friendly, and easy to manage. Dog walker comes during the days for exercise. Feeding and letting outside and taking dog on walks as needed.
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from home occasionally but will have a busy work schedule making him mostly unavailable. There will not be any significant time where nanny will be working alongside parents.
Driving: Yes to classes and activities as baby gets older
Pay: $28/hour for one child-$37/hr for both children
Benefits: Paid Vaca of nanny’s choosing + Paid Holidays (mom works 24 hour overnight very rarely on a major holidays but knows 2 years in advance) + Health Insurance Stipend
Reference Code: #Rested&RespectedNanny
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PORTLAND | STARTS OCTOBER (FLEX) | 30-36 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$32/HR
Family in Portland is seeking a nanny for four full days/week to help care for their three children ages 6 years/o boy, 4.5 y/o girl, and baby that turns one in November (boy). Their oldest two are in full day programs and care the majority of the time will be with the baby although nanny should be prepared to care for all three kids after school and when school is closed. Their oldest is very sweet and always happy, he loves being outside, is always playing and stays busy. Their daughter is super smart, loves being outside but also inside playing pretend or with her babies. The youngest is the easiest baby yet and is always smiling. As a family they stay busy, enjoy lots of fun activities outside of the home and rarely are home- they can be found at the park, beach, frog pond, lake, you name it! They believe in fun but also discipline, manners, and respect. Their ideal nanny is fun, energetic, upbeat, adventurous, and someone that will become another member of the family. They would love someone very long term, for years.
Schedule: Four days/week 8 or 9am until 4 or 5pm for about 30-36 hours/week flexible
Duties: Helping get the children ready for school and picking up from school, playing with the baby and all baby care duties during the day, taking them outside and playing in all weather, planning activities, keeping the house tidy, dishes, possible errands
Pets: None
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home.
Driving: Yes, bringing to activities, running an errand. If nanny vehicle isn’t big enough for three carseats, mom can switch with nanny for that day. Will reimburse mileage.
Pay: $25-$32/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + paid holidays
Reference Code: #BusyFamilyAlwaysOnAdentures
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AUBURN | 40+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS OCTOBER 20 BUT FLEXIBLE | $26-$32/HR
Family in Auburn with three girls are seeking a full time nanny to work three very long days/week. Mom is a nurse and dad is a firefighter so they do have a rotating schedule that can work great for a nanny seeking variety and a good amount of time off. Dad knows his schedule a year in advance and mom will know about a month in advance (she does have some choice in choosing shifts if nanny needs a date off). Their daughters are 5.5 years old starting Kindergarten this year and about to turn 2 year old twins. Their oldest is happy, inquisitive, loves crafts and playing outside, is working on her speech, and learning independence. One twin is bold, happy, likes to test boundaries, loves dress up and the other is warm, happy, loves to climb and play outside. All of the children are enteric, playful, get upset if hungry or tired but easily calmed. As parents they are intentional with their parenting and hope to raise well-mannered, respectful, thriving, kind, driven, and loving girls- qualities that they believe are best developed by modeling those behaviors themselves. Their ideal nanny is engaging, playful, excited to spend a long day with their children, is trustworthy, reliable, resilient, attentive and empathetic.
Schedule: Days could fall Sunday-Saturday, three shifts/week 5:30am-8:30pm but likely some days ending sooner. They will guarantee 40 hours/week every week and often times they may not need three long days. Mom is required to work a weekend shift (considered Fri/Sat/Sun) once every other week so they will need nanny for those.
Duties: Getting the children up and ready for the day, getting oldest to school (right across the street) playing and engaging with the twins during the day, diapers, naps, snacks, meals, art projects, getting outside, etc. Picking up oldest from school, bringing to dance, getting dinner ready, bedtime routines. Dishes, laundry, picking up
Pets: two dogs and one cat, care needed. Letting outside, feeding.
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home. Occasionally they may be there if out of work early or if dad is sleeping from a long shift.
Driving: Yes, bringing the oldest to dance class and twins to activities. If nanny vehicle isn’t big enough for three carseats, mom can switch with nanny for that day. Will reimburse mileage
Open to a nanny with a child if vehicle is big enough
Pay: $26-$32/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid sick days + paid holidays although some holidays they will need coverage and will offer holiday pay.
Reference Code: #ParentsModelingKind&LovingBehaviors
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CAPE ELIZABETH | NANNY + HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT 30-40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS SEPTEMBER 28 or BY OCTOBER 5th | SALARY / PAY RATE ALL NEGOTIABLE
The family is seeking a nanny for the care of their two youngest children, ages 5 & 7, and a household assistant for their large and bustling home in Cape Elizabeth. (The family has 5 older children (ages 21-30) who live outside the house but are home for holidays, during the summer, and occasionally visit.) Both children are enrolled at Pond Cove in Cape Elizabeth. Their 5 year old son is independent, loves sports (soccer!), art, books, anything with trains and cars. Their 7 year old daughter is smart, charming, and a loud commander with strong opinions. She loves horse riding, cross country running, swimming, lacrosse, softball, art, and reading. The family's nanny of two years is moving out of state and they’re looking to hire their next long term fit.
Both parents travel often for work and frequent overnights are required. Possible live-in help could work out well (plenty of space in their large carriage house) . In the event of an overnight, the nanny would stay through the evening and provide early morning care to get the kids off to school. It is a dynamic household so communication and being able to work together as part of a team is important. The ideal candidate should demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgement, be flexible, unfazed and able to adjust plans, and love being busy -- better yet, love organizing chaos, taking charge, providing structure, discipline, and being a kind, nurturing and positive presence. They see an ideal nanny as someone who is also passionate about growth and development and who can offer educational support. Being able to step into a constantly busy family life and have a plan to keep things calm and organized, while also nurturing the kids and supporting them in their many extracurricular activities: horse ownership, riding & shows, cross country, ice skating, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, crafting & art and more! In addition, household tasks such as kitchen clean-ups, kid laundry, tidying, organizing, event help, and meal planning and preparation are also valuable parts of the role. It's about contributing to the household. The family spends a good amount of time on North Haven Island in the summer and visiting the Bahamas or skiing in winter. They need a candidate willing to join them for at least some of the time. They are seeking someone to join them long term as they will continue to have these needs for the foreseeable future.
Schedule: 30-40 hours/week. Required 3-8pm and outside of these hours, the schedule can be flexible. Hours adjust to 9am-6pm on days when school is closed. Variable hours during school vacations and during the summer. Many overnights requested
Duties: Childcare, transporting to/from lessons, activities & sports, reading, school support - reading, writing and math, engaging in outdoor activities, crafts and cooking, help with before/afterschool care, possible overnight care. Purchasing supply lists and related clothing and accessories for activities. Communicating/corresponding with various parties regarding activity schedules, attendance, social events, etc. Household tasks such as: laundry, tidying the home, organizing, event help, and meal planning and preparation.
Pets: (2), a Golden Cavalier dog, and a horse that is kept at a barn nearby. The kids visit, help care for, take lessons and ride the horse frequently.
Parents: Both parents work from home and often travel for work
Driving: Essential; to bringing to/from camps, activities, playdates, lessons; car not available but IRS reimbursement provided
Pay: To be discussed and is very negotiable for the right fit
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with Family + Health insurance stipend
Reference Code: #LoveForOrganizedChaos
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KENNEBUNK | STARTS SEPT/OCT (Flex) | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $30-$32/HR
Family in Kennebunk are seeking their next full time nanny as their long term nanny will be finishing up as the nanny’s business needs her full attention. They are a family that is adored by their nanny, this is a special family and position for their next nanny. They have three children a girl age 4 and two boys ages 2.5 and an infant born in December. Their oldest kiddos are fun, dynamic, energetic, and also have their moments of breakdowns of course but in general their demeanors are great overall. Their daughter likes to help cook, art projects, and reading whereas their toddler is into jumping, water play, and trucks! Their baby is a great sleeper and go with the flow. No two weeks are the same with this family, they travel often on the weekends, they enjoy reading together, hiking, spending time at the beach, and leave time for spontaneous adventures! Both parents have a go, go, go type personality so it’s great having a nanny that can keep up with that but who also can keep things grounded, organized, and sane with three kids. They feel like they are pretty balanced between letting them be kids while keeping them safe and focusing on them becoming kind, good natured humans. “Teach others how you want to be treated. Always choose optimism. Be open minded and excited about life. Seek what is funny” are just some of their philosophy mottos. Their ideal nanny can stay two years, is fin loving, calm, assertive, can handle three young children at once with confidence, is kind, creative, loves the outdoors (gardening, beach, sports, hikes), they live on an 18 acre farm so lots of fun things to do at home. They would love a nanny that is open to traveling with them as they do travel domestically and internationally although this is not required but a bonus.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm for 40+ hours/week
Duties: Their oldest is in school part time/summer camp, so dropping off/picking up, packing school lunches, bringing the toddler and baby to parks/activities while she is in school, help with reading, dinner prep, all baby duties, helping with baby laundry, washing dishes, cleaning up child messes along with the children.
Pets: Barn cats and chickens, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home. Mom occasionally works from her home office but stays out of the way.
Driving: Yes dropping off/picking up from school, activities, errands, there is a vehicle for the nanny to use
Pay: $30-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with family
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WINDHAM (on FALMOUTH LINE) | 35 HOURS/WEEK | OCTOBER | $25-$27/HOUR
Family in Windham (on Falmouth line) are seeking a full time nanny to join their family starting by mid-October. They have two fun kids ages 3 (Boy) and 1 (girl), their oldest is sweet, energetic, loves to play, and his favorite place to go is to the bookstore. Their youngest is happy, loving, always smiling, and laughing who doesn’t dislike anything really. Their family is a loving, silly, warm family who values getting down on their kids level. Their ideal nanny is outgoing, kind, has a great sense of humor, is patient, flexible, punctual, a good problem solver, a good communicator, proactive in finding fun classes and activities for the children, and willing to stay long term.
Schedule: Wednesday-Fridays 7:30am-5:30pm and Tuesdays a shorter shift for about 35 hours/week
Duties: Care for a preschool aged child and baby- provide a safe and loving environment for them, all daily needs and routines, preparing snacks and meals, age appropriate play, outside time, outings, supporting developmental milestones. Cleaning up after kid, children’s laundry- leaving the house as they found it at the end of the day.
Pets: Two dogs, care not needed
Parents: Parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes, taking to activities and classes, will offer mileage reimbursement
Pay: $25-$27/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Bonuses + travel with Family although not required
Reference Code: #Happy,Playful,EnergeticChildren
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YARMOUTH | 30 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS SEPTEMBER 21 | $25-$30/HOUR
Family in Yarmouth are seeking a nanny for either four or five days/week to help care for their two girls ages 4.5 and 2.5 years old. Their oldest will be in school five full days/week and their youngest is starting school two days/week (Tues/Thurs) so nanny will primarily be caring for the youngest and in afternoons/school breaks will be caring for both girls. Their oldest is social and outgoing who loves to dance, play outside, making art, and playing with other children. Their youngest is a little more shy and active who loves to swim, play outside, and play with dinosaurs (especially if they’re pink!) As a family the love going on adventures, being outside, spending time at the park, boating, skiing, and hiking. They have worked with their previous nanny to ensure good communication and consistency. Their ideal nanny is active, enjoys planning fun activities, is active with the children, playful, loves being outside, is kind, caring, and has good communication skills. They would love a nanny longterm.
Schedule: Mon 7:30am-5pm Wed 8:30-5pm, Fridays 8:30-4:30pm for the longer days for 26 hours/week. The other four hours could be either just Thursdays from 2-6 OR Tuesday and Thursday 330-530pm for 30 hours guaranteed
Duties: Care for toddler most days and then both children in afternoons. Prepare snacks, lunch, take to activities, parks, playgrounds, picking up their daughters from their programs, help with children’s laundry, dishes, and picking up toys.
Pets: One dog, care not needed
Parents: Mom works from home part time and might pop in during lunchtime but gives nanny their space to lead the care for the day
Driving: Yes, picking up from school and taking to activities, will reimburse mileage
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + travel with Family although not required
Reference Code: #AdventuringFamily
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SOUTH PORTLAND-CAPE ELIZABETH LINE | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS NOV | $27-$31/HR
Family that lives in So Portland close to Cape Elizabeth line are seeking a full time nanny to join their family this fall to help care for their daughter who will have just turned 2 years old when the nanny starts. She is a very sweet, curious, and engaged child who is also perceptive, a quick learner, and social butterfly who can get along with kids of all ages. She prefers to be out and about, exploring the world, and being outside. She would thrive with a nanny who shares her love of animals, nature, music, pretend play, and climbing. As a family, they emphasize kindness, honesty, curiosity, and learning. They spend a lot of time together and value their community, hosting friends and neighbors whenever they can. They believe in giving their daughter a supportive and steady environment, with firm boundaries, while also providing her lots of runway to explore, fail, be herself, and follow her own interests. Their ideal nanny is thoughtful, responsible, warm and experienced (has been a nanny previously). They are looking for someone who can be flexible and patient while also providing clear boundaries and structure, would be proactive and comfortable making recommendations. about their daughter's development, routine, and activities. Their ideal nanny is someone who is nurturing and engaging, and who values nature based learning. They would like to make a commitment until fall 2027 when she starts preschool but are also open to extending this for the right nanny.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: All childcare duties for a toddler, daily needs along with playing, going on adventure, creative a safe and enriching environment, planning activities, preparing healthy meals, children’s laundry, tidying spaces being used, loading and unloading dishwasher,
Pets: One dog a Spaniel, not required but if nanny is willing- letting him outside, refilling water, and playing with him.
Parents: Mom works from an in-home office, dad mostly works outside of the home but occasionally will finish his work at home in the afternoons- their daughter is very used to this arrangement
Driving: Yes, bringing to activities, playdates, libraries, etc. They will reimburse at the mileage rate
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $27-$31/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Health Insurance Stipend + Paid Sick Days + travel with Family although not required
Reference Code: #SocialButterflyToddle
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AUGUSTA | STARTS END OF NOVEMBER | 30 HOURS/WEEK | $24-$28/HOUR
Mom is having her first baby in November and is seeking a nanny to help care for her newborn. Mom is a single mom and self employed attorney with a schedule that can be unpredictable but she can also offer flexibility with scheduling for the nanny so this is a position that can work out well for a nanny seeking variety in schedule and flexibility with schedule. Mom enjoys concerts, seeing the Hearts of Pine games, loves being outdoors, and going to the beach.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 30 hours/week. She needs some flexibility but can also offer flexibility. Hours can vary starting 10am-Noon and going until 4-6pm.
Duties: Solely baby care- diapers, bottles, naps, playing, taking walks.
Pets: Two dogs, both well trained and friendly. Letting out in the fenced in yard occasionally
Parents: Mom works outside of the home primarily but from time to time might be working from home.
Driving: Not required but she is open to being able to take the baby out to activities
Pay: $24-$28/hr
Benefits: Major Holidays Paid (some are requested to work) + Paid Vacation + Optional unpaid snow days if nanny doesn’t want to commute or can reschedule hours for another day when safe to travel
Reference Code: #FlexiblityWithScheduleinAugusta
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PORTSMOUTH, NH | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME SEPT-OCT BY NOV | $25-$32/HR
Family in Portsmouth are seeking a full time nanny to join them this falloff their son who was born at the end of May. Mom returns to work November but they can start the nanny as early as Sept/Oct but by November depending on nanny preference and availability. Parents are active and like spending time outdoors playing tennis, biking, skiing and hopefully they can introduce their baby to these hobbies as he gets older. They believe in rules and boundaries with a goal of minimal to no screen time and a focus on outdoor and creative play. They untimely hope to have a child that is happy, healthy, and respectful. Their ideal nanny is loving, active, creative, dependable, passionate about taking care of children, and enjoys coming in each day to work as a nanny! They would like a 6 month commitment to start and likely one year.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some flexibility on start/end times for 40 hours/week
Duties: Caring for baby- naps, diapers, bottles, feeding meals and snacks, planning engaging activities, cleaning up after the baby
Pets: Two cats, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home but often mom will be on-call and if she doesn’t get called in, might join nanny and baby on a walk or activity.
Driving: Not required but they are comfortable with the nanny driving him to activities if they would like to. They are close to many things in town which are walkable as well. They would reimburse mileage
Pay: $25-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #FocusOnOutdoor&CreativePlay
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NORTH YARMOUTH | 35-41 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS MARCH 2027 | $24-$28/HR
Family in No Yarmouth are expecting their first baby boy arriving in mid December are seeking a full time nanny to start in March. They are a two professional household looking for a long term nanny to stay with them for years ideally. They love all that Maine has to offer, getting outdoors, swimming, and being home cooking. Their ideal nanny is caring, responsible, trustworthy, organized, and genuinely enjoys working with children. More than anything, they are looking for someone who will treat their baby, dog (their dog is a very important part of their family as well!) , and home with the same care, respect, and kindness they would their own. They hope to find a nanny who is excited to build a long term relationship together and to become an extension of their family, sharing their child’s milestones and helping to create a safe, happy, and nurturing environment. Ultimately they are seeking someone who is kind-hearted, dependable, engaged, and excited to become part of their family’s journey for years to come.
Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays 7am-5:30pm and Wednesday and Thursdays 7:30am-5:30pm. They typically will need 35 hours/week as a minimum and up to 41 hours/week as Grammie would like to do one morning shift a week, maybe every other week.
Duties: Baby care and focused, all daily needs, engaging in age appropriate play and activities, bottles/foods, bathing, dressing, naps, planning activities, maintaining schedule, communicate with parents, child’s dishes and laundry, keeping play areas and nursery tidy and organized, sanitizing bottles
Pets: One dog, a friendly golden retriever. Letting inside/outside and feeding.
Parents: Both parents work outside the home
Driving: They will be open to the nanny driving as he is a little older to fun activities and outings
Pay: $24-$28hr
Benefits: Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Paid Sick Days + Paid Snow Days
Reference Code: #JoinThisFamily’sJourney
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FALMOUTH | STARTS MARCH 2027 | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $28-$32/HR
Family in Falmouth are seeking a full time Spanish speaking nanny to join them in March 2027 for their baby boy due in October. They are excited to learn his personality upon is arrival and to build routines that suit him. They are solely seeking a Spanish native speaker or nanny fluent in Spanish. They describe their family as being warm, active, easygoing, values curiosity, kindness, and spending time doing different activities such as traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family. They hope to raise independent, respectful, bilingual children in a loving environment. Nanny needed long term 2+ years ideally.
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fridays 9am-5pm and Thursdays 11:30am-7:30pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Bottles, naps, diapers, provide attentive and engaging care, planning and taking him to age appropriate activities, outings, and outdoor time, support his development through play, reading, and conversation in Spanish
Pets: None
Parents: Mom works from her upstairs home office that is separate and they want the nanny to have full autonomy
Driving: Yes to library, parks, museums, classes, and they can provide a vehicle
Pay: $28-$32hr
Benefits: Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #SpanishSpeakingNanny
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SOUTH FREEPORT | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS THIS FALL | $30-$35/hr
This family describes themself as a hard working family that loves to have fun and most of all loves to be together. They have two girls ages 7 and 4 years old. Both attend Waynflete full days with Wednesday being a half day and they have a need for household managing tasks during the day and childcare for when children are not in school. Dad travels often for work. They have a huge emphasis on safety and health. They believe in living a healthy, active lifestyle, with a huge emphasis on learning. Their parenting style is big on healthy boundaries and guiding their daughter's development through positive affirmation, empathy and curiosity.
A nanny who is positive, energetic, engaged, mature, professional, detail oriented, attentive and honest will be a great fit for this family. They’d love a nanny who is delighted to spend time with the children, playing with them, reading to them and monitoring their safety. The household managing hours can be flexible and family can work with nanny preferences, a typical 40 hour work week schedule during school breaks and summer vacation with more focus on childcare during that time. Nanny should have a safe driving record and be trustworthy.
Schedule: Core childcare needs are Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm with Wednesday 11-6pm. They can schedule household managing hours around candidates availability and will work with them on putting out a weekly schedule every two weeks that works for them. Hours would fall Mon-Fri 7am-6pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: preparation of healthy and nutritious child meals, laundry, grocery shopping, dog care, light cleaning, picking up children from school, playing, getting outside, out to activities, and keeping child things/spaces organized, tidy, cleaning, meal prep for kids (bonus if nanny is open to family meal prep although not required).
Pets: They have one friendly Labrador, pet care is needed- letting outside feeding, etc
Parents: Dad travels and works out of the home, mom works from home and outside of home
Driving: Yes to activities and events, mileage reimbursement
Pay: $30-$35/hour
Benefits: paid federal holidays + paid sick days + paid vacation + paid travel with the family.
Reference Code: #HouseholdManagerSoFreeport
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PART TIME POSITIONS
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YARMOUTH | 15 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP | $25-$30/HOUR, $375-$450 PER SHIFT
Family in Yarmouth is seeking one long day/week of care on Thursdays when mom travels and works in Boston. She has three children ages 12 (girl), 10 and 7 year old boys. The nanny will have them in the early mornings getting them ready and to school and then afternoons after school into bedtime. During the day hours help around the home would be great- laundry, errands, groceries, etc. Their ideal nanny is positive, go with the flow with three kids, keeps things moving, is cheerful, and able to work without a ton of direction after an initial understanding of how the home runs. They could use someone long term or the school year depending on nanny’s preference.
Schedule: Thursdays ONLY 5am-7:30/8pm for about 15 hours/week
Duties: Getting the children up and ready for school- dressed, breakfast, pack lunches, get ready for bus pick up at 7/8am. During the day helping with laundry, putting away groceries that are delivered, cleaning fridge, helping with returns, walking the dog, baking if they enjoy baking. Getting kids off bus or from school at 3, bringing to sprouts and activities, dinner, getting kids winding down and ready for night routines.
Pets: One yellow lab, taking on walks, outside, feeding
Parents: Mom works out of town and isn’t around
Driving: Yes for picking children up from school, bringing to activities, errands car isn’t available but will reimburse
Open to Nanny With a Child
Pay: $25-$30/hour, $375-$450 per shift
Benefits: Paid Vacation+ Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #KeepThingsMoving
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WINDHAM | 24 + HOURS/WEEK | STARTS Mid-OCTOBER | $28-$32/HR
Family in Windham (Close to Westbrook line) are seeking a full time nanny to join them ideally in October and stay with them until at least fall 2027 when their youngest will likely start a full time program. There is the opportunity to continue on past then but they do have some uncertainties as to what this could look like. They have a 3 year old son who attends a full time program although will be home in the summer and a baby that was born in mid December. Care is mostly for the baby girl and then includes both baby and toddler when he isn’t in school. Their baby is happy, smiley, sleeps well, and in general is a very easy baby. Their son is friendly, outgoing, loves playing with others and also good at independent play, loves all things trucks, art projects, reading, and playing outside. As a family they love getting outside eery day and are excited as their children get older to go on hikes, ski trips, and bike rides. They don’t have a tv and encourage their children in self-directed play. They are huge fans of classic children’s book literature such as Stuart Little, the Moomin books, Winnie the Pooh) even if they are geared to slightly older kiddos. They are mindful of nutrition, healthy cooking and living who eat veggies with every meal and they serve them the same foods the adults eat. They believe in a mindful approach to parent which includes setting clear boundaries, but allowing some freedoms. Lastly, they joke a a lot with one another and try to weather the intensity of parenting younger children with humor! Their ideal nanny is a self starter who takes initiative and has good judgement caring for the children, cleaning, and planning activities. They would love to work with a nanny who values reading as much as they do. Nanny should be up to date, or willing to be on common vaccines.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 8:30am-4:30pm for 24 hours/week but for the right candidate they might have some flexibility. They could use help picking up their son from Breakwater School in Portland on Mondays at 3:30 but realize the shorter shift might make this more of a bonus and it’s okay if nanny isn’t available.
Duties: Full time infant care duties, all daily needs plus tummy time, outside time, walks, reading to her, sticking with sleep schedule. Watching both children when the toddler isn’t in school- getting outside, to activities in the community, potty training. Helping to keep the home tidy and having the oldest child help with picking up. Children’s laundry, children’s dishes, bedding, prepare lunches, packing school lunch, keeping nursery stocked and tidy.
Pets: Two fully cats, care not needed
Parents: Dad WFH and mom is in-between jobs at the moment— total nanny autonomy and they try and stay out of the way. Mom will stay with the baby while nanny picks up their son from school.
Driving: Yes for outings, story time, school pick ups in Portland (15 minutes from their home), Can use family vehicle or will reimburse the nanny if using the nanny car
Pay: $28-$32/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation+ Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #ParentingWithHumor
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BRUNSWICK | 10-12+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS OCT | $30-$35/HOUR
Busy family in Brunswick is seeking a part time household manager/nanny to help out flexible hours each week. Dad owns his own business and often travels for work, mom works for a company based in CO so has later work hours and they would love some support with the home and some childcare so that they can focus on their children when work wraps up. They have a ton of flexibility in the hours and the support needed, some childcare and some household. They have a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl, both getting out of school at 4:30pm. Their son is happy, curious, adventurous, who loves to learn and b active. Their daughter is sweet and spice, a confident and fiery little thing who wants to do everything her brother does. She attaches to people quickly but can also be quite independent. Their parenting goal is to make sure their kids feel happy, loved, playful, and like KIDS! They want them getting dirty, playing, adventuring, being outdoors, being creative, and carefree. Their ideal candidate is FUN, loving, silly, and engaging. Someone who truly enjoys PLAY and letting kids be kids, can help ensure they're being kids while also being kind, respectful, and caring. Not someone who is firm/authoritarian, but who can also be firm and guide as needed. And, someone who is detail oriented in the home assistance tasks and a self starter, ideally 1+ year.
Schedule: 10-12+ hours/week 2 or 3 weekdays. Could include a variety in hours- mornings, afternoon for pick ups at 430pm, a date night each month or rare occasional weekend day so parents can have a day off together.
Duties: Caring for children when not I school, picking up from school, playing outside, bringing to a playground, engaging with them, on a later evening shift getting ready for bedtime. Houses old help family laundry, dishes, tidying, errands, grocery shopping, light meal and snack prep.
Pets: One friendly dog, care not needed
Parents: Mom works from home, minimal interaction and makes herself scarce.
Driving: Yes, picking up kids from school less than five minutes away, gas stipend provided
Pay: $30-$35/hour
Benefits: Paid Vaca + Paid Holidays + Travel with Family
Reference Code: #LetKidsBeKids
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GORHAM | 20+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP /ANYTIME | $24-$30/HOUR
Family in morning is seeking some morning support for their busy family with three children ages 8,6, and 3 years old. They all attend school and programs and they need help with those busy mornings trying to get out the door. Mom works part time so sometimes she will be home with the nanny, divide and conquering. Other times nanny will have all three children. Their oldest is high energy, intelligent, loves any and all attention and is a lover of comics, music, and dance. Their middle daughter is calm, creative, lover of all people/animals/things, and is the “mother” of the bunch. Their youngest guy is the “wild one” who has high energy, is a lover of sports, and is a lovebug. As a family they truly have a love of music and dance also (wonder where they get it from!) And are always encouraging of outdoor activities. They mostly follow a gentle parenting approach full of open-mindedness and reasonable discipline styles. They would love a respectful, kind, nurturing, patient nanny who is firm yet flexible.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-9:30/10am for 20+ hours/week
Duties: Caring for all three children in the mornings- getting backpacks and lunchboxes ready, waking up, getting dresses, breakfast prep, brushing teeth, getting older kids on the bus, drive their youngest to daycare. Help clean up after the morning with sweeping, dishes, kitchen clean up, vacuum, and tidying the toys
Pets: One dog and three cats, helping to feed/let out
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home although mom only works 2-3 days./week. So sometimes she may be there in the morning.
Driving: Yes, dropping off their youngest to school will pay mileage
Pay: $24-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #FirmYetFlexible
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SCARBOROUGH | 25-30 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $25-$30/HOUR
Family in Scarborough is seeking a part time nanny and household manager to help with the hustle and bustle of their busy family so it frees up the family to have more meaningful time together. They would love to hire for someone for years but are totally comfortable starting with a 1-2 year commitment making sure it is a great fit for everyone. They have three children ages 7 and 5 (both boys) and a daughter who just turned one. All the children are in full day programs so care is needed picking up and possibly getting them there in the mornings (if nanny is able to) Their oldest is kind, tender hearted, smart and calm who loves playing word games, puzzles, math, and playing outside and going on fun adventures. Their middle child us active and high energy, helpful, loves being outside playing sport and is always up for trying something new. Their baby is very calm, happy, and playful and will be walking soon. As a family they love spending time outside in their pool- nanny should be comfortable swimming and in the water. Both boys have taken and still take swim lessons so are strong swimmers and the baby will take lessons but loves her floaty for now. They are busy and spend as much time outside as possible but also appreciate the more mellow, “restful” days. They don’t overbook their kiddos and each will take one activity per season and they encourage the children to try new things, it was skiing last year! Their values include staying safe, kind, focused (at school), and have fun! The stress the importance of being kind and polite, are allies and accepting of all people, do not talk about other people’s bodies, call names, use potty talk, or mean words. Their ideal nanny is kind, calm, meets their kids where they are, is fun, and able to balance the needs of three children at different ages and stages.
Schedule: 25-30 hours/week Monday-Friday core hours 1-6pm (1-3pm being household and 3-6pm being childcare)
Duties: Picking up children from two schools, If nanny can help with some mornings when dad travels for work it would be great to help with morning drop offs, playing with them when together, swimming, taking walks, riding bikes, driving to activities. Helping out with laundry, meal prep, grocery shopping, keeping things tidy, dishes, watering plants, and grabbing the mail.
Pets: One dog, a Great Pyrenees, care is needed yes
Parents: Dad works from home but travels often and mom works outside of the home.
Driving: Yes picking up from schools, running errands, taking kids to activities, fun adventures, to the beach, grocery shopping, etc. They have a vehicle nanny can use or they will reimburse the nanny if uses their vehicle. Most cars can fit their three carseats.
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Travel with family but is optional
Reference Code: #HelpWithTheHustle&Bustle
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ARUNDEL | 20 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP/ANYTIME | $25-$32/HOUR
Family in Arundel are seeking a part time nanny to help out with morning hours to care for their son who is 14 months old. He is a very happy and smiley baby who starts his day waking up with the biggest smile in the morning! He is an absolute angel and 10/10 stars. They like to keep him enriched but also allow for some independent play as he plays quite well on his own. They are not helicopter parents but always want to be close by to make sure he feels safe and connected. They would consider themselves a pretty affectionate family and he is a well loved baby!
Their ideal nanny is kind, patient, loves babies and animals, is proactive, has good common sense, a good sense of humor, is up to date on most vaccines like MMR, Dtap, and willing to mask in the winter months as the father is immunocompromised and it helps prevent illnesses. They would love a nanny for several years.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm (flexibility to shift a half hour to hour in either direction) for 20 hours/week
Duties: Baby focused care, all daily needs- feeding, naps, diapers, playing, reading books, outside time, taking on walks (there is a trail behind the house, changing clothing as needed, going to the parks, picking up toys, loading dishwasher, running an errand occasionally
Pets: Two very sweet and very elderly cats (17 and 20!) just loving on them if they snuggle up to you
Parents: Dad works from home and mom works outside of the home
Driving: Open to going to library, parks, can use family vehicle.
Pay: $25-$32/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #10/10StarReview!
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YARMOUTH | STARTS ANYIME | 15 HOURS/WEEK | $30-$35/HR
Family in Yarmouth are seeking a part time nanny/household manager to help out three days/week. They have four children, the oldest three (ages 6, 5, and 3) in school full days and their daughter turns one this fall. Most of the day will be a combination of caring for the baby and getting the oldest after school although some times the start to the shift mom will have the baby and they will ask for some household help when not caring for the infant prior to the children getting home from school. They are a very close family who likes to be active and have fun! They support each kid’s individuality and emphasize making a loving, genuine connection with each of their children. They are all about creative and supporting positive and happy vibes!
Their ideal nanny can stay long term with them, is up for adventuring with the children, is creative in the kitchen and up for various household tasks. The nanny will enjoy playing and engaging with the kids, respect their no TV time, isn’t on their phone unless an emergency, will take them to the playground, and doesn’t wear fragrance of any kind.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Noon-5pm for 15 hours/week
Duties: Childcare will include care for their infant and all infant care duties, getting the other children after school 3:30. If mom is with baby for some of the daytime hours, household help will be requested. Meal prep, laundry folding and putting away, changing and making beds, tidying up post breakfast, unloading and loading dishwasher, walking the dog (he's 13 so a short walk), errands if needed.
Pets: One dog a Goldendoodle and two cats, super chill, friendly, and easy to manage. Feeding and letting outside and taking dog on walks
Parents: Parents will be in and out and mom will be caring for the baby occasionally.
Pay: $30-$35+/hr ($450-$525/week)
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #Positive&HappyVibes
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SOUTH PORTLAND | STARTS MARCH 1 | 26 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HOUR
Family in So Portland are seeking a part time nanny to help out 2-3 days/week that fall Mon-Wed for their infant girl who is due mid-November. Both parents are physicians but they have worked their schedules out so that they only need a part time nanny. They can accommodate schedule requests for vacation time 6 months in advance and nanny will know their exact schedule 2-3 months ahead of time. They are very open to the type of nanny, background, experience, interests and just are excited to welcome a nanny into their home long term. The mother herself had a nanny with our agency 35 years ago who cared for her for over ten years. She would love a strong connection with their nanny!
Schedule: Three days/week that fall Monday-Wednesdays they will need two (sometimes one) longer days 6:30am-7:30pm and then the shorter day(s) can be flexible on hours for 26 hours/week. Nanny will be needed on some major Monday holidays at holiday pay rate.
Duties: Baby care duties- bottles, naps, diapers, engaging, loading the dishwasher, simple meal prep depending if nanny is open to this
Pets: One dog, care is not always needed they have a dog walker and goes to doggie day care. Bet letting out in the fenced year and feeding dog is helpful. Nanny will need to be comfortable with dogs and work through some of her anxiety/reactive issues. They will spend some time together to help with the adjustment.
Parents: Both parents work outside of home
Driving: Not required but definitely open to it, will reimburse mileage
Pay: $24-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick days + Bonuses
Reference Code: #StrongConnectionWithNanny
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CUMBERLAND | STARTS FEBRUARY 2027 | 16 HOURS/WEEK | $24-$32/HOUR
Family in Cumberland are expecting their first baby girl in late October and are seeking to line up a part time nanny two days/week starting in February 2027. As a couple they enjoy taking walks, hikes, visiting beautiful places and have a goal to see all of the US national parks in their lifetime! They enjoy music and making music together. As first time parents they don’t have a structure philosophy at this time but generally lean towards clear boundaries and will develop their parenting styles as their daughter develops. They want to foster a sense of independence and curiosity in their baby. Their ideal nanny is warm, affectionate, attentive, excited to help with her growth and development, has a good sense of humor, while not required a love of music wold be ideal as they plan to surround their little one with lots of it! Of course they would also like an experienced nanny, reliable, responsible, and someone they trust. They would be looking for at least a one year commitment.
Schedule: Two days/week 9am-5pm Flexible on which days of the week although preference for days Tues/Wed/Thursdays for 16 hours/week
Duties: Baby care duties- bottles, naps, diapers, playtime, walks, engage with her, playtime, tummy time, preparing solids when ready, baby dishes, total bonus and not a requirement if nanny was interested in preparing an occasional family meal.
Pets: None
Parents: Both parents work from home
Driving: Not required but totally open to it, nanny can use family vehicle
Pay: $24-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick days + Bonuses
Reference Code: #SurroundedByMusic
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PORTLAND | 14 UP TO 21 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP BUT FLEX | $25-$30/HR
Family in Portland’s Stroudwater neighborhood are seeking a part time nanny for two or three afternoons/week to help care for two boys ages 4 and 1. Their oldest attends school so there will be some times where nanny helps with just the youngest, cares for both boys, or is a second set of hands for mom. Their oldest is loving and active, high energy, with sensory and ADHD (has OT, Speech, therapies) making it easy for him to become overwhelmed. Their youngest is calm, happy, loves life, and loves to cuddle. As a family they love playing outside, going to the beach, reading, animals, nature, and playing games. They are big on love and kindness!
Their ideal nanny is patient, responsible, loving, supportive, encouraging, loves to play with children, is able to keep up with an active 4 year old and 1 year old, and is a happy person. The nanny should be comfortable with an at home parent. Mom is looking to be able to schedule appointments for herself, have some time with her husband, take classes, and also have one on one time with a child.
Schedule: Two or Three days/week depending on nanny’s preference and availability. Days that could work are Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays 1pm-8pm for about 14 hours/week or up to 21 hours/week.
Duties: Taking care of one or both children, playing, feeding, changing, taking to the parks, activities, naps, help potty train, getting ready for bedtime, help with dinner prep, dishes, tidying up kid messes, running an errand.
Pets: Yes, four cats care not needed
Parents: Mom will be in and out of the home, running errands, at class, or appointments
Driving: Yes to activities, picking up son from school, running an errand- can use family vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #BigonLove&Kindness