Part-Time Nanny for a 13-Month-Old in Honolulu

A warm, down-to-earth family is looking for a dependable, nurturing nanny to care for their 13-month-old son four days a week. It’s a lovely, steady routine,  weekday afternoons after daycare, and relaxed weekend middays at home. The family would love one consistent, familiar face their son looks forward to, and someone who could grow with them over time.

About the Family

This family is building a consistent weekly routine of care for their happy 13-month-old. They value reliability, cleanliness, and warm, engaged attention, and they’re hoping to find a caregiver who genuinely enjoys the toddler stage and will become a trusted part of their son’s week. There are no pets in the home.

Position Details

• Location: Honolulu
• Child: One son, approximately 13 months old
• Start Date: As soon as the right person is found
• Schedule:
• Thursday & Friday: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (pick up from daycare downtown, bring home, dinner, stay until 5:30)
• Saturday & Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (at the family’s home — lunch, playtime, and a snack)
• 14 guaranteed hours per week
• Type: Long-term, recurring nanny placement
• Note: He is currently on a two-nap schedule, so no nap falls within the weekend window for now; weekend hours may shift slightly once he transitions to a single nap.

Responsibilities

Daily Care

• Thursday/Friday: pick him up from his daycare downtown at 2:30 PM (family provides the car seat), bring him safely home, feed him dinner, and stay until 5:30 PM
• Saturday/Sunday: arrive at 11:30 AM, feed him lunch, enjoy playtime together, and give him a snack, until 3:30 PM
• Provide warm, engaged one-on-one attention throughout
• Assist with potty training

Cleanliness & Hygiene

• Keep surfaces and floors free of crumbs and spills, cleaning up after meals and snacks
• Tidy his room and put away toys used
• Wash any dishes related to him

Time Permitting

• Simple meal prep for him
• His laundry: washed, folded, and put away
• Help preparing his items for daycare the next day
• Communicate simply and proactively:  a quick note on how the day went, and reach out right away if anything is wrong

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys babies and toddler
• Reliable and consistent
• Tidy and conscientious, with a natural attention to cleanliness and hygiene
• Safe and confident behind the wheel, comfortable driving the child daily
• Mandarin-speaking strongly preferred (not required,  the family would love for their son to hear it)
• Comfortable with a steady four-days-a-week commitment across weekday afternoons and weekend middays

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 ($0.76/mile) for driving

Required

• 3+ years of paid childcare experience

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

• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• Currently lives on Oʻahu

How to Apply

This is a wonderful long-term opportunity for a caregiver who adores the little-one stage and is looking for a warm, consistent routine with a happy toddler. If you’re reliable, nurturing, and take pride in a tidy, well-cared-for environment (bonus if you speak Mandarin), this could be an excellent fit with a kind, appreciative family. Please apply through Hānai Nanny Agency and include your relevant experience and availability.

Please apply through Hānai Nanny Agency and include your relevant experience and availability. Candidates who can cover mornings only, evenings only, or the full schedule are encouraged to apply.