Proactive and Engaging Bilingual Nanny

Link to Post: Proactive and Engaging Bilingual Nanny

City: Durham

Postal Code: 27707

State: North Carolina

Start: Mid-August

Children: 3 month old

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, flexibility to stay until 6:30 PM on occasion

Description:

A warm and welcoming family is seeking an experienced, proactive, and nurturing full-time nanny to join them in Durham, NC. The family recently relocated from New York and welcomed their first child, a sweet and easygoing baby girl, in early May. Both parents are busy professionals, and as mom prepares to return to work, they are looking for a dedicated and collaborative caregiver to become a valued part of their team.

About the Role:

This is a long-term, full-time position with core hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, they would appreciate flexibility to stay as late as 6:30 PM on occasion. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5+ years of professional nanny experience across multiple families and have a genuine passion for child development. The family is seeking someone who is highly organized, proactive, and structured, someone who thrives in a routine-driven environment and aligns well with a detail-oriented, Type-A mom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, loving care to an infant
  
  
• Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment
  
  
• Plan and engage in age-appropriate developmental activities
  
  
• Take the child to classes, story time at the library, and other enriching outings
  
  
• Prepare bottles, handle the baby’s laundry, and assist with light household duties related to the child
  
  
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
  
  
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents, keeping them informed and involved
  
  
• Travel with the family as needed (particularly early on, depending on breastfeeding needs)
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Experienced with infants (5+ years in similar roles) and has worked with multiple families
  
  
• Flexible and collaborative, not set in their ways, but willing to align with the family’s parenting style
  
  
• Exceptionally organized and proactive
  
  
• Warm, kind, and enjoyable to be around
  
  
• Playful, energetic, and hands-on
  
  
• Strong communicator
  
  
• Committed to long-term employment
  
  
• Passionate about early childhood development
  
  
• Fluent in a second language (strong preference for French, but open to any language)
  
  

Requirements:

• Up-to-date on all standard childhood vaccinations
  
  
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
  
  
• Own vehicle for commuting (family vehicle provided for child transportation)
  
  
• Non-smoker and no drug use
  
  
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
  
  
• Guaranteed hours and paid time off
  
  
• Opportunity to grow with a lovely family and be a cherished part of their child’s life
  
  

This is a truly special opportunity to support a wonderful family at the beginning of their parenting journey. They’re excited to welcome someone who will love and nurture their daughter as much as they do and become a cherished part of their lives for years to come.