FULL-TIME ROTATIONAL NANNY · Private Family · Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
POSITION OVERVIEW
A distinguished private family in Sunny Isles Beach seeks an exceptional, career-level Nanny to support a newborn arrived in May 2026. This is a fully staffed, well-run household defined by clear structure, elevated standards, and a calm, purposeful environment.
This family places learning at the center of everything they do. They are looking for a Nanny who does not simply care for a child — they are looking for a thoughtful educator and developmental partner. The ideal candidate brings not only deep newborn expertise and emotional steadiness, but a genuine philosophy about how young children learn, develop, and build a relationship with knowledge from their earliest days.
The right person is composed, highly experienced, deeply curious about child development, and able to translate that curiosity into intentional, joyful daily interactions. They arrive with a clear teaching approach, a background in early childhood education or equivalent formal training, and a track record of weaving literacy, language, sensory exploration, and emergent learning into the fabric of everyday care.
KEY DETAILS
Location: Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Rotational — 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Day) · 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Start Date: June 2026 and November 2026
Reports To: Principal (day-to-day direction); coordinates with House Manager on logistics
Language: English required · Spanish, Italian, or Farsi strongly preferred
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Newborn Care & Daily Development
- Provide attentive, developmentally attuned care throughout the day, with a steady, regulated presence
- Maintain consistent, nurturing routines and smooth transitions that support the child's sense of security
- Support all aspects of newborn care: feeding, sleep, daily hygiene, and early developmental milestones
- Foster a calm, peaceful environment that promotes emotional regulation and healthy attachment
- Travel with the family as needed, maintaining consistency of care and routine across environments
Education & Learning Philosophy in Practice
Teaching Style
- Has a clear personal teaching philosophy and can speak to it directly
- Child-led approach — follows the baby's cues, builds on moments of natural curiosity
- Communicates richly throughout the day: narrates, names, questions, responds
Approach to Learning & Development
- Solid knowledge of infant and toddler developmental milestones across all domains
- Builds a language-rich environment from day one — books, songs, rhymes, and storytelling as daily practice
- Uses sensory play, exploration, and real-world exposure to build early curiosity and knowledge
- Tracks milestones and adjusts activities based on what the child is ready for next
Background & Foundational Training
- Coursework, certification, or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred
- Relevant certifications a plus: Montessori, RIE, Reggio Emilia, or equivalent
- Prior teaching experience a strong plus
- Familiar with leading early childhood frameworks and able to apply them in practice
Reading & Literacy Support
- Establishes a daily reading ritual from the newborn stage
- Curates age-appropriate books and introduces them with care and intention
- Uses interactive read-aloud techniques — engages the child, not just reads at them
- Maintains an organized, accessible book environment in the child's space
Team Coordination
- Executes clean, efficient handoffs with the Night Nurse through verbal updates and written daily logs
- Maintains detailed daily logs covering feeding, sleep, mood, milestones, activities, and developmental observations
- Operates as a cohesive, respectful member of a formal household team — communicates clearly, respects systems, and elevates the overall standard of care
Organization & Household Standards
- Maintains immaculate order and cleanliness across all child-related areas of the home
- Manages the child's wardrobe, supplies, nursery, and activity materials with precision and attention to detail
- Handles children's laundry, including delicate items, with care
- Anticipates needs, restocks supplies proactively, and ensures the child's environment is always prepared and purposeful
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 7+ years of private household experience with strong expertise in newborn and infant care
- Prior experience in structured, fully staffed formal homes strongly preferred
- Background in education or prior teaching experience is a strong plus
- Executive presence and experience working with high-profile or UHNW families is a plus
- Integrates education and learning into daily caregiving as a core value, not an afterthought
Character & Presence
- Deeply calm, steady, and emotionally regulated — a grounding presence in the home
- No nervous energy, no over-talking, no chaos; operates with quiet confidence and professional ease
- Intellectually curious and genuinely engaged with child development — this work is a calling, not just a career
- Warm, nurturing, and attuned — builds secure attachment while maintaining clear professional boundaries
Professional Standards
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and unfailingly reliable
- Strong communicator who respects household systems, follows direction, and contributes meaningfully to the team
- Discreet, polished, and professional at all times — exercises mature judgment in a private home environment
- Maintains professional development as an ongoing priority: certifications, conferences, continued education