Full Time Household Mgr

Job Description:

• A Fairfax family is seeking an exceptional full-time Governess / Household Manager to become a steady, nurturing presence for two wonderful girls during a deeply transitional season for their family. This role is ideal for a warm, capable professional who embodies the heart of a nurturing mother, values education, and desires to make a meaningful, long-term impact in children’s lives.
  
  About the Family
  Children:
  8 yo girl
  6 yo girl
  
  The family will soon be navigating the loss of their mother to cancer.
  Father is a busy professional who travels frequently and is seeking a trusted partner in the home to provide consistency, emotional support, and guidance for his daughters.
  The family shares Christian values and is looking for someone aligned with those principles.
  
  Position Overview
  This role blends governess-level childcare with household management, with a strong emphasis on:
  Academic support and school engagement
  Emotional nurturing and role modeling
  Social and activity coordination
  Creating a calm, loving, and well-organized home environment
  
  This is not a typical nanny role—it is a Mary Poppins gold-standard position for someone who leads with heart, structure, and grace.
  
  Schedule & Compensation
  Full-Time
  Hours:
  Mornings (school preparation and household oversight)
  Afternoons: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  Flexibility required for overnight stays when father is traveling
  Live-in or Live-out options available
  
  Pay: $25–$27 per hour (based on experience)
  
  Key Responsibilities
  Child-Focused Responsibilities
  Serve as a loving, steady role model and emotional support for both girls
  Emphasis on school success and academic enrichment
  Assist with homework, school projects, and learning organization
  Coordinate extracurricular activities, playdates, and transportation
  Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children
  Participate in school communication, “mom chats,” and school community involvement
  Foster social skills, confidence, kindness, and emotional resilience
  
  Household & Family Support
  Manage children’s schedules, calendars, and activity logistics
  Coordinate with school, tutors, and activity providers
  Maintain organized routines and systems within the home
  Support a peaceful, structured environment during father’s travel
  Provide continuity, reassurance, and warmth during a time of change
  
  Ideal Candidate
  Naturally nurturing, calm, and emotionally attuned
  Strong background in childcare, education, or household management
  Values structure, routines, and academic excellence
  Comfortable stepping into a maternal-style leadership role
  Emotionally mature and compassionate
  Shares Christian values
  Reliable, discreet, and deeply committed to the well-being of the children
  Able to form meaningful, long-term bonds with the family
  
  This Role Is For Someone Who…
  Feels called to support children through meaningful life transitions
  Finds purpose in being a positive, guiding presence
  Takes pride in helping children feel safe, supported, and capable
  Understands that love, consistency, and education change lives
  
  
  Text NANNY to 571-621-6351 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.
  

Job Benefits:

• Earn Reward points for gift cards to Target, Door Dash, Lululemon, Starbucks and more through family feedback, taking last minute shifts, on time arrival, and special contests.
• Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid
• Enjoy opportunities to advance in the childcare field and have the first chance to be placed with families seeking one consistent nanny
• Health care stipend, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Savings Matching
• Legal pay with bi-weekly direct deposit; accrued sick time; Worker’s Comp insurance
• Meet new families and build requested and repeat assignments
• My Jovie App for setting your schedule and keeping assignment details organized
• Opportunities for overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly wage
• Paid training and professional development
• Regular wage increases
• Support from our experienced staffing team who works to get you all the hours you need! Or view our calendar of open assignments and self-select the jobs you want
• Support, mentorship, team atmosphere, and engaged leadership
• Vetted families who value the professional care that comes from a professional placement agency
• Work within pre-determined locations and with favorite families
• You’ll receive a Kid-Kit filled with age-appropriate activities and games that you will bring to childcare assignments

Job Certifications:

• First Aid and CPR
• High School Diploma or GED

Salary: 20-25/Hourly

Education: High School or GED

Experience: 1 Year