East Wind Nannies

Company Overview

Pittsburgh's leading nanny agency, East Wind Nannies, is a  FREE to nannies service and networking platform, placing our exceptional and qualified nannies with professional families—ensuring that both our nannies and families receive top-notch quality in childcare. 

We are excited to match YOU with your dream family-- take a look below at this position, and let us know if you’re interested!

Job Summary

Pittsburgh, PA |  McCandless

Start Date: As soon as the perfect fit is found!

Hours: Monday–Friday, with core after-school hours of 3–6 pm. Flexible scheduling and guaranteed hours to be determined together, with opportunities for longer shifts and additional hours on school-free days, depending on the agreed schedule and compensation.

Guaranteed Hours: Monday–Friday, with core after-school hours of 3–6 pm with the option to begin as early as 12 pm or stay until 6:30 pm. Flexible scheduling and guaranteed hours to be determined together, with opportunities for longer shifts and additional hours on school-free days, evenings and weekends. 

Hourly Rate: $30–$38/hour DOE

Children: One 7-year-old 

Pets: Two cats

Paid Time Off: One week nanny's choice, one week family's choice, two sick/personal days, and major holidays that fall on a workday.

Requirements:

• Up-to-date vaccinations, including annual flu and COVID
• Safe driving record and comfort with school pickups and outings
• Previous nanny experience required, but we're open to candidates with transferable household management skills who are excited to grow into a nanny/family assistant role!

WHO/WHAT: PART NANNY. PART HOUSEHOLD HERO. ALL-AROUND WONDERFUL HUMAN! What if your afternoons included playground adventures, after-school giggles, a little kitchen magic, and the satisfaction of knowing you've made an entire family's day run more smoothly?

Welcome to a sweet McCandless family searching for someone who can wear two hats—and enjoy BOTH! One part fun-loving, dependable after-school nanny. One part organized, proactive family assistant. And one very important mission: keeping their bright, curious 7-year-old daughter happy while helping Mom and Dad stay a step ahead of life's never-ending to-do list!

First, let's talk about the little lady at the center of it all! She's seven, curious, energetic, and ready for afternoons filled with a little adventure. Some days might mean heading to the playground, enjoying an ice cream stop, or exploring outside. Other afternoons call for creative play, a cozy activity at home, or simply having someone who understands that the transition from school to home isn't always seamless. This family would love someone who brings patience, playfulness, and a calm, confident approach to their daughter's afternoons.

You'll handle school pickups (the family can provide a vehicle!), help with snacks and simple meals, and create an enjoyable after-school rhythm. Think warm encouragement, gentle boundaries, plenty of conversation, and someone who genuinely enjoys being around school-age children.

NOW, ABOUT THAT HOUSEHOLD MAGIC!

This is where the position gets a little different! Mom and Dad would LOVE someone who enjoys the satisfaction of an organized home, a cleared kitchen counter, and laundry that's actually folded and put away. You know those people who naturally notice that the dishwasher needs unloading, the fridge could use a little TLC, or the toilet paper needs restocking? THAT'S their person!

Depending on your schedule and the amount of time available outside of childcare, you'll help with a variety of everyday household tasks, including:

• Keeping things tidy: Loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping down kitchen surfaces, tidying the main living areas and bedrooms, making beds, and helping keep the home feeling organized.
• Laundry and linens: Washing and folding family laundry, keeping up with the family's bedsheets and bathroom linens, and helping with daily laundry needs.
• A little kitchen support: Preparing their daughter's simple meals and smoothies, tossing expired foods, occasionally cleaning out the fridge, and keeping kitchen essentials stocked. No gourmet cooking skills required!
• Light household upkeep: Sweeping, vacuuming, occasional mopping, maintaining the cats' litter boxes, bringing in packages, and handling small household errands.
• Those little extras: Restocking household supplies, occasional dry-cleaning runs, helping schedule appointments, and even lending a hand with holiday decorations!

And before you picture yourself juggling a mop, a smoothie blender, AND a seven-year-old all at once—don't worry! This family is wonderfully reasonable about expectations. They already have professional cleaners who handle the deep cleaning bi-weekly, and they understand that household responsibilities need to fit around childcare and the actual hours worked.

The goal isn't to complete every task every day. It's to have someone who enjoys helping, takes initiative, and works collaboratively with the family to prioritize what makes sense!

The heart of the position is the weekday after-school routine, but this family is open to building a schedule that works well for everyone. Depending on the agreed hours, additional time before school pickup could be spent tackling household tasks, while longer shifts may be available during school breaks, in-service days, and summer.

Whether you're looking for a shorter afternoon position or a more substantial part-time role combining childcare and family assistance, this family would love to explore the possibilities!

THE IDEAL NANNY/FAMILY ASSISTANT IS… A LITTLE BIT MARY POPPINS, A LITTLE BIT MARIE KONDO!

You're the kind of person who genuinely enjoys making life easier for other people. You love children, appreciate an organized home, and find it incredibly satisfying to leave a space looking a little better than you found it.

You're playful enough to race across the playground, patient enough to navigate an after-school meltdown, and organized enough to remember that the laundry needs switching before the end of your shift.

You have good common sense, communicate openly, and don't need a detailed checklist for every little task. You're comfortable taking initiative, but you also appreciate collaborating with parents who know their family best. You're dependable, adaptable, and happy to jump between childcare and household responsibilities as the day allows.

And here's the BEST part: You don't need years of formal household management experience to be considered! Perhaps you've worked in childcare, managed a busy home of your own, or have transferable experience that makes you wonderfully organized and resourceful. If you're responsible, warm, proactive, and excited about both sides of this role, this family would love to meet you!

If you love kids, enjoy organizing, and find yourself happiest when you're making someone's day a little easier, this might just be your sweet spot! APPLY TODAY!

Requirements and Benefits

• Nanny must have a driver's license, vehicle, and a clean driving record

• Nanny MUST have previous nanny experience for a minimum of 2 years. 

• Paid Vacation
• If your resume is a fit for our positions, our team will be in touch with you. You will receive our nanny application and be informed of the next steps regarding our process.