Part-Time After-School Nanny, Pickup, Activities & Homework Help

A family is seeking a warm, reliable, and independent part-time nanny to help with afternoon school pickups, driving to after-school activities, and light homework and dinner support for their two children. With a busy working parent, dependability and a genuine love for kids are everything in this role.

About the Family

This family is settling into a new school-year routine with two school-aged children. A busy working parent needs steady, dependable afternoon support, getting the kids from school, to their activities, and home, with a little help around homework and dinner. The children are independent and easygoing, and they also speak Japanese; the family would love a nanny who can help them keep it up but not required. Above all, they're looking for someone warm and consistent who will genuinely enjoy the kids and become a trusted part of their week.

Position Details

• Location: Honolulu

• Children: Two — a middle-school-aged child and an elementary-aged child

• Start Date: ASAP

• Schedule: Tuesday 3:00–5:00 PM

• Occasional extras: From time to time, an evening or weekend babysitting session so the parent can step out, and occasional flexibility to help when the parent travels for work.

Responsibilities

• Pick the children up from school in the afternoon and drive them safely to their activities and home
• Get one child to soccer while bringing the other home, typically no need to stay at practice, but flexible enough to cover activity pickup if the parent gets held up at work

• Make sure the kids have what they need for their activities

• Provide a snack and help with homework as needed

• Light tidying related to the children and help getting dinner started

• Keep the afternoon running smoothly and get the kids where they need to be on time

• Support the children with warmth and gentle, consistent guidance,  including helping them handle big emotions kindly

• Be open to occasional kid-friendly outings (a trip to the beach, etc.) when it works

• Communicate simply and proactively,  a quick note on where they are, and reach out right away if anything's wrong

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, reliable, and independent, able to take full ownership of the afternoon without needing constant direction

• Genuinely enjoys children and will build a real, caring relationship with them

• Gentle yet firm, helps the children navigate expectations and emotions with kindness

• Comfortable with devices in moderation, but homework and connection come first

• Flexible and open-minded, happy to roll with a schedule that shifts and with occasional evening/weekend or travel-coverage needs

• Comfortable driving children every day, with a clean driving record

• Japanese language skills are strongly preferred. The children speak Japanese and the family would love help keeping it up if possible

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $25/hr

• W2 employment with tax withholding

• Paid vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate ($0.725/mile) for driving

Required

• 3+ years of professional childcare experience

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record (required — this role drives daily)

• Reliable transportation

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• Currently lives on Oʻahu

• Willingness to undergo a background check and DMV record search

How to Apply

This is a wonderful role for a warm, dependable caregiver who loves being out and about with kids. Your afternoons will be hands-on,  picking the children up from school, getting one to soccer while the other settles in, helping with a snack and homework, and keeping everyone happy, fed, and where they need to be until the parent is home.

The family is independent and easygoing, hoping to find someone reliable they can fully trust to take the lead, build a genuine relationship with the children, and,  ideally,  help keep their Japanese alive. If you're an organized, caring driver looking for a steady afternoon position for about the next year, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through Hānai Nanny Agency and include your relevant experience and availability.