Early Childhood Specialist Needed for Infant in Denver, CO
Location: Washington Park Area/ Denver, CO 80209
Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-Out
Children: 6-month-old infant
Pets: None
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Start Date: June, 22 2026
Compensation: $35–$42/hour, based on education and experience
Benefits:
- 40 guaranteed hours per week
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 3 Paid sick days
- 6 Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Annual performance bonus
About the Family
A warm and intentional family based in Denver (Washington Park area) is seeking a highly educated, professional infant nanny / early childhood specialist to care for their 6-month-old baby.
They are looking for a caregiver with a strong academic background in early childhood development who can provide exceptional infant care while intentionally supporting early cognitive, emotional, and sensory development through structured, responsive, and developmentally appropriate engagement.
This is a long-term role for a career nanny who is passionate about infant development and committed to becoming a trusted, stable presence in the child’s early years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full daily care of a 6-month-old infant, including feeding, diapering, and daily routines
- Maintaining and supporting consistent sleep, feeding, and developmental schedules
- Tracking and supporting developmental milestones (motor, sensory, cognitive, and early communication)
- Engaging the infant in calm, intentional, age-appropriate developmental play
- Ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment throughout the day
- Providing detailed daily updates to parents regarding routines and development
- Infant laundry, bottle preparation, and sterilization
- Organizing and maintaining nursery and infant-related spaces
- Preparing bottles, formula, and/or baby food as needed
- Tracking feeding, sleep, and developmental logs
Developmental Approach
- Apply evidence-based early childhood development practices to daily care
- Support infant independence through Montessori-inspired principles
- Encourage sensory exploration, early language exposure, and motor development
- Foster secure attachment through responsive and emotionally attuned caregiving
- Maintain consistent routines that promote stability and healthy development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional childcare experience, with strong infant care experience
- Extensive experience caring for infants under 1 year old in private household settings
- Montessori training or infant development coursework strongly preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Non-smoker
- Fully vaccinated including Covid 19 vaccination
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass comprehensive background, reference, and education verification checks
Why Choose This Position
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly intentional family during one of the most important early stages of their child’s life. The role offers the chance to work closely with a 6-month-old infant, shaping foundational development through thoughtful, responsive, and developmentally informed care.
Unlike a standard nanny role, this position is ideal for a highly educated early childhood professional who wants to apply their academic background in a meaningful, hands-on way within a private household setting. The family values professionalism, consistency, and long-term commitment, creating a stable and respectful environment for a career nanny to thrive.
With a competitive compensation package, predictable schedule, and strong partnership with parents, this role offers both professional fulfillment and long-term stability in a supportive home environment.
