Position Summary
This role is ideal for a career nanny or early childhood educator seeking a long-term position with a loving family who values education, adventure, travel, nature, and creating a beautiful childhood experience for their children. The successful candidate will become a trusted and respected part of the family’s support team while maintaining professional boundaries and excellence.
Location
Shared between mountain home and beach home.
About Our Family
We are a warm, active, adventure-loving family with two young children ages 2.5 years and 15 months.
Our family values kindness, curiosity, nature, creativity, learning, health, and outdoor exploration. We spend the school year primarily at our beach home and summers and holidays in our mountain home. We enjoy swimming, hiking, beach days, gardening, animals, travel, and spending time outdoors.
We are seeking a highly experienced, nurturing professional who combines the skills of an early childhood educator, nanny, and children’s household assistant.
This is not simply childcare. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves child development and takes pride in creating enriching experiences while helping maintain organization around the children’s daily lives.
Primary Responsibilities
Early Childhood Education
- Create age-appropriate learning activities
- Foster language development, literacy, and communication
- Support emotional regulation and social skills
- Encourage creativity through art, music, movement, and sensory play
- Plan Montessori-inspired and nature-based activities
- Teach practical life skills and independence
- Assist with school readiness
- Support developmental milestones
Childcare
- Provide attentive, loving care
- Ensure children’s safety at all times
- Manage naps and sleep routines
- Assist with potty training when appropriate
- Accompany family on outings and travel
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children
- Pack diaper bags and activity supplies
- Transport children when necessary
Children's Household Management
Daily
- Children’s meal planning
- Children’s clean up & bathing
- Children’s laundry
- Change crib and bedding
- Organize toys and play spaces
- Clean and sanitize bottles, cups, and feeding supplies
- Maintain children’s closets
- Rotate toys and books
- Keep nursery and playroom organized
Weekly
- Inventory children’s clothing
- Organize seasonal clothing changes
- Monitor children’s supplies
- Create shopping lists for children’s needs
- Restock diapers, wipes, sunscreen, toiletries, etc.
Family Assistance
- Coordinate children’s activities and classes
- Schedule playdates
- Research educational opportunities
- Manage children’s calendars
- Assist with birthday parties and family events
- Travel support and packing assistance
Ideal Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years professional childcare experience
- Experience with infants and toddlers
- Strong references
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Excellent swimmer
- Valid driver’s license
- Passport and ability to travel internationally
Preferred
- Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Montessori training
- Waldorf experience
- Teaching background
- Newborn Care Specialist training
- Multilingual (Italian or Spanish a bonus)
Desired Characteristics
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm and nurturing
- Energetic and active
- Organized and proactive
- Calm under pressure
- Professional and discreet
- Clean and tidy
- Creative and playful
- A strong communicator
- Comfortable around animals
- Excited about travel and adventure
Compensation Options
Option 1: Salaried Professional Nanny
$85,000–$120,000 annually
Plus:
- Private accommodations
- Utilities
- Wi-Fi
- Travel expenses
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health stipend
- Annual bonus
Option 2: Career Early Childhood Educator
$120,000–$160,000 annually
For candidates with:
- Teaching degree
- Montessori certification
- 10+ years experience
- Household management experience
- Extensive travel availability
Benefits:
- Housing provided
- Health stipend
- Annual bonus
- Professional development allowance
- Paid travel
- Paid vacation
Living Arranagements
Mountain Home
Private apartment with:
- Separate entrance
- Full kitchen
- Living room
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
Beach Home
Private casita with:
- Separate entrance
- Private bathroom
- Laundry
- Fully furnished accommodations
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your professional childcare experience, foreign language proficiency (if applicable), and at least two professional references.
Candidates will undergo a background and MVR check and interview process. Immediate applications are strongly encouraged.
We look forward to hearing from you!