Live-in Travel Nanny

Description:

As a live-in nanny for this busy household, your primary focus is the development and daily flow of two children, ages 5 and 7. A key part of this role is supporting the 7-year-old, who has level 1 autism, with consistency, patience, and structure. This includes maintaining predictable routines, helping with transitions, and supporting social and emotional growth in a calm, encouraging way. The family travels often, sometimes for up to nine weeks at a time in the summer. Smaller trips also occur to destinations such as the Bahamas, Aspen, and New York. This role is a great fit for a nanny who is active, adaptable, and enjoys travel. 

Ideal Nanny:

Responsible, active, patient, and loving; great energy to keep up and be active with the kids; previous experience caring for autistic children strongly preferred; flexible for extended travel and schedule needs beyond the standard hours.

Schedule:

• Live-in 5 days per week: Wednesday to Sunday
• Hours during weekdays: 6:30am-8:30am and 3pm-7/8pm
• Hours during weekends: flexible for 10 hours per day
• Mondays and Tuesdays off (stay or go home on off-duty days)

Duties:

• Supervise the children and ensure safety throughout the day
• Maintain consistent, predictable daily routines for meals, play, and bedtime
• Support the 7-year-old with transitions, sensory needs, and emotional regulation
• Follow strategies recommended by the parents and the child’s therapists or care team
• Plan age-appropriate developmental play for both children
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical milestones
• Encourage reading and literacy skills
• Lead sensory, creative, and outdoor activities
• Attend classes, appointments, playdates, and outings
• Track developmental progress and share updates with the parents
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks
• Keep play areas, children’s rooms, kitchen, and common spaces tidy after use