Job Description

Location: Coplay, PA

Rate: $18-$20 per hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a warm, reliable, and engaging nanny to provide care for a 7-month-old infant, with light household support and limited oversight of older siblings (ages 7 and 13). The focus is on nurturing, age-appropriate care for the baby while maintaining a structured, supportive home during tax season

Start Date: Approximately January 12, 2026

End Date: May 1, 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, ideally 9 AM – 5 PM. Hours may be slightly reduced (e.g., some days 9–4). A consistent weekly schedule will be set in advance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive care for infant son (7 months), including feeding (breastmilk bottles, pumped milk, solids as introduced), diapering, naps, and developmental play.
• Support learning and milestones through age-appropriate activities (reading, songs, tummy time, crafts, outdoor walks when weather permits—no outdoor play below 32°F).
• Sterilize bottles, pump parts, and feeding items according to family’s preferred method.
• Maintain a safe, tidy environment for the baby and play spaces.
• Receive 7-year-old son off the school bus on select afternoons; assist with simple routines (shoes, backpack, snack).
• Light household tasks as time allows (secondary to childcare):
• Baby’s laundry and occasional family items (towels/sheets)
• Loading/unloading dishwasher, washing baby-related dishes
• Light vacuuming/tidying

Expectations & Notes

Nanny may take photos and send daily updates if desired by the family. Parents work from home; nanny should be comfortable maintaining independence and professional boundaries. Candidate should treat the role as sole caregiver during shift (even if parents are present in the home). Family values cleanliness; kitchen and shared areas will be maintained to ensure a welcoming environment. Crafts, fine motor activities, and sensory play are encouraged as baby grows.

Required Qualifications:

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Have 3 plus years of childcare experience, including infant care, or related professional work experience (such as daycare, teaching, etc.)
• Successful completion of, or willingness to complete, Mandated Reporter Training and Car Seat Safety Training.
• Active certification for CPR and First Aid.
• Willing to complete a background check demonstrating suitability for caring for young children without supervision.
• Had a recent (within last 12 months) physical with a physician and the ability to have a physician complete the Child Care Staff Health Assessment. For those without insurance, please consult this list of free clinics in Lehigh County .
• Valid and clean driver's license and car insurance.
• Ability to provide proof of current vaccinations including but not limited to Td or Tdap, MMR, HepA, HepB, PCV, influenza. COVID vaccination series and boosters are recommended but not required.
• Proficient knowledge of home safety.
• Possess sound moral character and kind disposition suitable for caring for children of all ages without supervision.
• Handle age-appropriate care and responsibilities of children including: diapering, toilet training, assisting with homework, supervising outdoor play, transporting children to and from school, and taking children to age appropriate outings/activities.
• Possess valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills, including comfort driving in snow. A vehicle with car seats is provided for the Nanny to use during working hours, unless the Nanny strongly prefers use of their own vehicle.
• Ability to work the hours outlined in the job description.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability. 
• The work hours will be irregular and dependent on families' needs. 
• The individual may have job-related physical tasks inherent in the care of young children, including: the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, use hands and fingers to feel, engage in physical play at floor level, move quickly to ensure child safety, navigate the physical environment of the home and child play areas (which may have uneven or various terrain) safely and effectively, standing/bending/stretching/reaching/kneeling/crawling, possess the energy to physically and mentally engage with a young child throughout the workday.
• The individual may have to enter homes with sick and/or contagious children and take care of them.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

Note: Because of the thorough nature of our vetting process, Indeed-generated resumes will not be accepted. We ask that you please submit a resume you’ve created yourself. If you submit an Indeed-generated resume, your application will not be considered.

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Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the Nanny. This job description is subject to change as the child/children grow and those changes may be made orally or in writing by the family.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires driving/operating a motor vehicle and the responsibility for the safety of others. The presence of any amount of marijuana in a driver’s system is considered Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania. Therefore, you should not apply for this position if you cannot successfully pass a drug screening, regardless of prescription or card-holder status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

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