What are the responsibilities and job description for the ZI343 - Live-In Nanny - Washington, DC position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A loving family newly arrived in FoxHall/Phillips Park area of Washington, DC, seeks an exceptional live-in nanny. The usual schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7am-8pm, with time for a break during the day. The family travel frequently, so please be open to regular domestic and international trips.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will support two bright and kind children: a 6-year-old girl who is independent and loves books, and a curious, easygoing 3-year-old boy. Duties will include:
- Supporting the health, well-being, and happiness of the two gorgeous children
- Some proxy parenting (including managing the lives and schedules of the children), as the parents have demanding careers that may involve some travel, last minute plans and occasional entertaining.
- Helping with the morning and evening routines
- General nursery duties including keeping the children's areas clean, tidy and organised
- School drop-offs and pick-ups
- Accompanying the children to activities, play-dates, appointments and outings
- Coordinating schedules for naps and meals, activities, and travel
- Keeping on top of household tasks and errands when the children are at school (the 3-yr-old will be going 3 half days initially, with a view to building up to full-time in the near future)
- Laundry and ironing relating to the children
- Creating a positive and engaging environment that fosters independence, promotes good manners and respectful boundaries, and instils values of responsibility
- Some vegetarian cooking for the children, and preparation of snacks and lunchboxes when required
- Support with homework and extra-curricular activities
Requirements
The family would love to find a nanny who takes initiative, plans engaging activities for the children, and partners seamlessly with both parents. A professional, polished but active and playful nanny would do well in this role, and the nanny should:
- Have an understanding of behavioural milestones and development
- Be able to engage with the children at their level, and encourage learning through play and exploration (familiarity with a Montessori approach would be a bonus)
- Have considerable experience in a similar role and bring a positive, 'can-do' mindset, with a kind, considerate approach to childcare
- Be happy to pitch-in and support the family wherever needed
- Have excellent communication skills and be collaborative in approach
- Be comfortable with both structured and flexible environments
- Be super organised, full of initiative, and able to plan ahead
- Have a valid US passport, work authorisation or green card and be able to travel with the family
- Be comfortable in both a shared-care and sole charge situation, as well as with overnight care and proxy-parenting
- Be a safe, confident driver with a clean licence
Salary and Benefits
- From $40/hr, DOE
- Health reimbursement
- Industry standard PTO, sick pay
Salary : $40
