Position Filled - Adventure-Loving Nanny Needed For World-Traveling Family

A laid-back family of three based in McLean, VA is seeking a travel-ready, toddler loving nanny to join them in caring for their almost 1-year-old as they travel around the world!

• Location: McLean, VA
• Ages of children: 1-year-old in April!
• Start date/Contract dates: As soon as they find the right fit!
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 50+ hours per week with the general schedule falling on Tuesday through Saturday with the typical 8-10 hour shifts falling between 9am-8pm. Flexibility for extensive travel will be asked in advance and appreciated!
• Compensation: The family is offering $45-50/hour based on the 50+ hour/week schedule, which equates to annualized base compensation of $115-130+k/year dependent on experience.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing benefits including 3-4+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching, a vehicle for personal and professional use, and relocation assistance based on candidate need and the full benefits package.
• Live-in/Live-out: Flexible to live-in or live-out in Virginia. If live-in, a private bedroom and bathroom with a separate entrance in the family's VA home will be provided. Private accommodations will always be offered while traveling.

Household dynamic:

• This family of three (six if you include their three beloved dogs) sees life as one big adventure! They welcomed their baby boy last April, and are enjoying family life. The family travels for about half of the year and loves to partake in a wide variety of activities, from rock climbing to scuba diving to running half marathons. They are currently on their first international travel with their little one, and are excited to introduce him to more people, places, and food in the coming year!
• The family has over 30 weeks of travel planned over the next year and will be visiting places like India, Australia, Malaysia, The Bahamas, New Zealand, The Gambia, Colombia, UK, Laos, California, and Texas. Dad will be working on most of their travels, while mom will be a partner to the nanny each day. This family describes themselves as fun-loving and they don’t tend to sweat the small stuff! A candidate who is excited to bring their go-with-the-flow and adventurous spirit will fit right in with this tight-knit family and staff.

Ideal candidate:

• This position is ideal for someone who is excited to be a partner to first-time parents in lovingly raising their son! A candidate who is adaptable to a changing environment and is flexible to travel extensively with the family will be key while providing a stable and loving presence and environment for their child to grow and thrive. The family values using a gentle parenting style with their child, and are excited to work alongside a candidate who shares this approach. Someone with a laidback, flexible disposition who can roll with the punches will fit tight in with this crew!
• Responsibilities will be focused solely on all things kid-related as the family has staff who will assist with other non-child-related household tasks and duties. Of course, a candidate with a team mentality who is willing to pitch-in with occasional errands like grocery shopping will be appreciated! While not a requirement for the role, the family would love to work with a candidate who has experience traveling with children and families!

Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Fully vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start date in accordance with applicable laws
• Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate developmental milestones
• Excitement to travel with the family frequently
• Dog friendly! Willing to support light pet care.

This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US. Out of respect for the privacy of the families we work with, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please apply!Due to the nature of our industry, the current Omicron-related surge, and the number of children who are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, in an effort to ensure everyone's health and safety, this family is currently only considering candidates who are fully vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against COVID-19.