Full-Time Live-In Nanny | Miami, FL

Family Overview

A single-parent household in Miami is seeking a highly experienced, education-focused live-in nanny to support the care, routine, and development of her 8-year-old daughter. This is a long-term role best suited for a calm, confident, and emotionally attuned nanny who can serve as a consistent, proxy-parent presence. The family values structure, discretion, and collaboration within the household.

This position blends high-level nanny care with educational support and routine-building. The nanny will be deeply involved in the child’s daily structure, including school logistics, homework, self-care habits, and emotional well-being. The role requires sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to take initiative while working respectfully. The accommodations consist of a private bedroom and bathroom. All meals are included, and agreed-upon personal time is respected outside scheduled working hours—clear boundaries between on-duty and off-duty time. Preference will be given to local candidates.

Typical Schedule

• Mornings:
• Start ~6:30 AM
• Morning routine, breakfast, preparation for school
• School drop-off (approximately 45-minute drive each way)
• Daytime:
• Child is at school; lighter hours for child-related errands, planning, and downtime
• Afternoons/Evenings:
• School pick-up (varies; typically mid-afternoon, usually around 2 pm)
• Homework support, activities, dinner, and evening routine
• End of day may range between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on the schedule
• Days Off:
• Preferably Saturday and Sunday (flexible by agreement)

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a consistent, nurturing, and structured presence for the child
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the child at all times
• Work in close partnership with the child's mother and other full-time nanny/housekeeper
• Manage and reinforce daily routines:
• Provide strong educational guidance:
• Support healthy habits
• Act as a proxy parent when needed, using sound judgment and discretion
• Communicate regularly with the parent regarding progress and concerns
• Child-related housekeeping, organization, and schedule
• Foster independence, confidence, resiliency, and emotional maturity
• Model excellent manners, respectful communication, and social etiquette 
• Safely drive the child to and from school and activities, ensuring punctuality and preparedness for all commitments
• Coordinate playdates and social engagements aligned with family values
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with household staff members
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Travel with the family including during school holidays as required
• Travel planning and prep, pack, and unpack
• Serve as a stable, trusted presence within the household

Desired Qualifications

• Warm, loving, kind, emotionally intelligent, and calm under pressure
• Strong educational background; college degree and/or teaching/ governess experience preferred
• Confidence with homework guidance and weaving education and learning into everyday life
• Demonstrated experience in long-term, high-standard nanny roles
• Confident in proxy parenting and creating consistent household routines
• Highly organized, proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
• Team-oriented; comfortable working alongside a full-time nanny/housekeeper
• Takes pride in supporting a child's emotional security, education, and daily structure
• Professional, well-presented, and culturally aware
• Ability to be firm and confident with clear boundaries in a kind manner
• Norland-trained or familiarity with Norland style

Requirements

• Able to live in and commit long-term
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record, and confident driving in Miami
• CPR/First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Eligible and willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Must sign and adhere to an NDA and pass a background check
• Flexible with the schedule
• Fluent in English
• Strong understanding of development for children aged 8 to 12
• Norland-educated preferred, but not required
• Excellent references from private households
• Willingness to travel for week-long gatherings with broader family (NYC, CT, VT or Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore)
• Legal to work in the U.S.