After-School Nanny or Family Assistant? How to Create a Position That Attracts Great Candidates
The Short-Hours Challenge
A family may need childcare only from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. An experienced professional may love the position but still need enough hours and income to support themselves.
Consider a Thoughtful Hybrid
If the household already needs help with errands, groceries, children's laundry, meal preparation, organization or scheduling, the role may be structured as a family assistant before school pickup and childcare afterward.
Do Not Invent Busywork
The goal is not to pile unrelated duties onto a nanny. Responsibilities should reflect real household needs and be realistic within the schedule.
Compensation Matters
Short-hour positions may require particularly competitive hourly compensation because the professional is reserving a valuable part of the day and may be unable to accept another job.
How At Ease Can Help
At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions can help determine whether your family needs an after-school nanny, hybrid nanny or family assistant and structure the position accordingly.
Serving Families Nationwide
At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions provides nationwide professional childcare and private household staffing, with targeted service in California, Indiana, Maryland/DC, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, New Jersey and other markets across the country.
About At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions
At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions is a nationwide professional childcare, family support, companion-care, household and estate staffing agency. We help families define the support they need and search for experienced professionals whose background and working style align with the household.
