Afterschool Nanny Arlington, Some Early mornings and Overnights

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Mid Level

Nanny Position – Warm, Steady Presence for a Wonderful 13-Year-Old

Start Date: December 1st, 2025
Location: 507 S Wayne St, Arlington, VA 22204
Child: Teen boy – age 13, bright, funny, creative kid who has ADHD, dyslexia, and some anxiety. He attends The Lab School of Washington in the Palisades area.
Family Note: The child's dad passed away, and the family is looking for a caregiver who can offer steadiness, empathy, and genuine connection. Reliability and timeliness are especially important.


Role Overview

This family is seeking a warm, friendly nanny who can relate well to a 13-year-old and support him in his daily routines. Someone who is patient, calm, and attuned to a child’s emotional world will be a great fit. The job involves after-school support, light household help, and occasional overnights when mom travels.


Schedule & Duties

Typical Responsibilities:

  • Pick up young teen boy from school in Georgetown

  • Support him with a short daily dog-walking job near school

  • Drive him home to Arlington

  • Help start or prep dinner

  • Provide structure, encouragement, and companionship

  • Occasional overnight care (mom travels for work)

Immediate Need:
Mom will be traveling in December, so availability for coverage that day is essential.

Flexibility:
The family’s routines can shift at times, so they hope to find someone who is adaptable and comfortable with schedule changes.


Ideal Candidate

  • Warm, approachable, and able to build easy rapport with tweens/teens

  • Confident supporting a child with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety

  • Dependable with excellent punctuality

  • Safe, responsible driver

  • Comfortable with occasional overnights

  • Steady, empathetic presence during a period of family transition


If you’re someone who enjoys connecting with older kids and wants to make a meaningful difference in a family’s daily rhythm, this could be a wonderful match. Let me know if you’d like the posting refined or formatted for a specific platform!  $25-$26 an hr 

https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/Jovie10

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