Overview
A wonderful family in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an experienced, full-time, live-out career nanny to care for their bright and curious 5-year-old daughter. This is a long-term, high-commitment role for someone who is deeply passionate about child development and brings a proactive, calm, and organized presence to the home.
The family has a beloved lead nanny who has been with them for years, and the ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player. Mom is pregnant and due in August. An NCS will be on board for at least the first 6 months. The general schedule will be 4 to 4.5 days a week, 40+ hours/week, (12+hour days) with flexibility. The schedule is provided a month in advance. While this is not a ROTA position, candidates with ROTA experience will thrive in this role. Relocation is being offered, and hiring is immediate.
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- All aspects of full-charge care
- Always ensuring the safety and well-being of the child
- Follow daily guidelines
- Create and follow a nutritionally balanced meal plan (prep or heat simple meals for feeding)
- Model healthy behavior across eating habits, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Prepare and manage daily transitions using systems already in place
- Keep play and learning areas organized and tidy
- All child-related housekeeping, such as laundry, dishes, and sanitizing of toys
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities and track milestones
- Set and reinforce boundaries in a firm but loving manner
- Limit screen time and focus on interactive, imaginative, educational, or outdoor play
- Drive to/from activities as needed (must have own vehicle; car seat will be provided)
- Regularly send updates via group text and family calendar/app
- Follow end-of-day routine and be consistent (check lists provided)
- Create a safe environment for the child to thrive and gain a sense of independence
Qualifications
- A true partner who is reliable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, and invested in being a part of a young child’s journey
- Experience in ROTA or long shifts (12-14 hours) and strong stamina for longer days
- Calm, confident, no ego, supportive team player
- Works intuitively
- Proactive and thoughtful approach
- Creative and self-led, yet able to work cooperatively and respectfully with parents and co-nanny
- Warm and nurturing
- Excellent communicator and role model who is organized and adaptable
- Strong knowledge of child development
- Familiarity with Montessori or the ability to speak Spanish is a plus
- Additional soft skills such as creativity, being musically inclined, or being well-traveled, will be factored in for consideration
Requirements
- Ability to swim (family has a pool)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must have own vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations, including Covid booster
- CPR certified
- Strong stamina
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $100k to $110k based on experience and a negotiable competitive benefits package
