A family of seven, in the Washington, D.C., needs to hire a Rotational Nanny/ Governesses to join their childcare team and assist in mangling the needs for a family’s five children. This is a fully staffed home and the family has 2-3 nannies on duty at any time so one is never responsible for all children at once. Responsibilities include: helping parents and other staff navigating each child’s individual needs, planning & engaging the children in age-appropriate developmental activities, assisting with busy morning routines, school drop-off & pick-up, escorting the children to after school activities, preparing healthy snacks, bath and bedtime routines and light children-related housekeeping & laundry needs. The majority of the day will be spent caring for the youngest, who is not yet in school but nanny will be assisting with the older children before and after school or if home for a day.
All candidates must drive, be able to travel internationally and domestically 1-2 weeks per year and be Covid vaccinated. Children range in age from toddlers to middle school age and the right applicant will have experience with multiple children within similar age ranges and be familiar with child psychology, working with neurodivergent children, and understanding children’s independent needs, and developmental milestones. It’s very important that the nanny have a fundamental understanding of when to take initiative and when to step back, as appropriate. A second language is a huge plus for the family but not a requirement. Nanny should IDEALLY have 8-10 years of childcare experience and be able to keep up both mentally and physically in a busy home with many children and lots of moving parts. Family is flexible for a one- or two-week rotation on/ off and the typical work day will be about 12-13 hours with some down time when the youngest naps and four eldest are in school. Role is live in when working but living out when not and the family is happy to have the nanny fly in/out. Salary range: 130-180K depending on experience, plus health insurance. Immediate start.
