Developmentally-Focused Nanny Needed for Warm, Playful Massachusetts Family

This kind and active family in Wellesley, MA, is seeking a nurturing and proactive nanny to provide attentive care for their children, fostering independence and curiosity through Montessori principles, hands-on learning, and outdoor exploration.

• Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Ages of children: 2.5 years old and 5 months old
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit!
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 45 hours per week with the general schedule falling on Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Occasional availability for date nights and travel will be communicated in advance and appreciated.
• Compensation: The family is offering $40-45/hour based on the 45-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $99k-111k/year range.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, a vehicle for professional use, a housing stipend, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-out.
• Other notes: The family has a preference for local candidates or those within driving distance, and/or someone who has familiarity with the local area.

Household dynamic:

• This tight-knit family is seeking a nurturing and proactive nanny to join them in caring for their children! Their oldest, a bright and social 2.5-year-old is full of energy and has a big heart. She enjoys a variety of activities throughout the week including music, gymnastics, and swimming. She is full of personality and loves to engage with everyone she is with. This September, she will be attending school five days a week. With two young kids at home, there is never a dull moment! The family is deeply committed to their children’s growth and development, striving to raise them with good values. They are big believers in Montessori philosophy and look forward to welcoming a nanny who shares these values and is passionate about creating a nurturing, developmental environment for their children that encourages independence and self-exploration. The family also has an adorable dog, so a pet-friendly candidate is important!
• Dad works full-time and Mom is currently at home. The family enjoys spending quality time together and traveling throughout the year. They have a summer home on Cape Cod and a family apartment in New York. They would love to work with an adaptable candidate who can join them on their family trips, spend extended time at their other residences, and provide exceptional, consistent care for their children while traveling.

Ideal Candidate:

• This position is ideal for a proactive, high-energy, and hardworking nanny who is genuinely passionate about nurturing a cheerful, active toddler and an adorable growing infant! The family seeks a candidate who naturally connects and seeks out opportunities to foster their children’s learning and development through hands-on activities, sensory play, and outdoor adventures. Someone with a strong Montessori alignment and a deep understanding of early childhood learning and development especially in areas like fine and gross motor skills, promoting independence, and introducing new experiences will be a perfect fit! The family will appreciate someone comfortable working alongside a stay-at-home parent while also taking the initiative to anticipate the family’s needs, offer new ideas, and research enriching activities. An attentive, safety-conscious nanny who ensures that both children are supported will thrive in this role. Someone who brings confidence and experience in caring for both a toddler and an infant will be strongly valued!
• Responsibilities include creating an environment for the children to grow and thrive, child-related household tasks including but not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing of children’s areas, occasional errands, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year.
• While not a requirement for the role, the family would love to work with a candidate with a Montessori background, is open to cooking for the entire family twice a week, and is willing to take on light family assistant/house management responsibilities if the time allows.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate developmental milestones for infants and toddlers
• Comfortability preparing basic meals for the children
• Experienced working with multiple children in one position
• Montessori philosophy alignment
• Valid driver’s license
• Pet-friendly!
• Up to date on all standard vaccinations for the duration of employment (e.g Tdap, MMR, TB, Flu)

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!