Position Filled - Team-Oriented, Proactive Nanny Needed In Beautiful Countryside

**Details updated 10/6/21** A kind, inclusive family based in a beautiful rural area of Virginia (near Charlottesville) is seeking an intuitive, responsible, and loving nanny to join them in caring for their 4.5 and 1.5-year-old boys!

With 45 acres in Scottsville, VA, this family describes their property as beautiful and peaceful, complete with a pool, creek, plenty of greenery to explore, and vineyards just a stone’s throw away. These dual-career parents work from home and are comfortable, experienced employers who strive to provide an exceptional work environment for their team. With a background in the restaurant industry they value great food, hospitality, humor, and a welcoming environment. They are raising their boys to be kind, empathetic people, and believe it takes a village to do so! Their boys love being outside and all it entails, from wildlife to bugs to anything nature-related. The whole family is excited to welcome a nanny to the team who can continue to foster the family’s empathetic environment and set their boys up to thrive!This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a team-oriented work environment and enjoys partnering with inclusive, hands-on parents. They are hopeful for a nanny who can continue to encourage the boys’ kindness and empathy, and who considers every opportunity to be a learning opportunity. The boys thrive with play-based learning activities, so a nanny who’d be excited to head outside and create an enriching experience for the children will be valued. The ideal candidate exudes a warm, empathetic, and intuitive spirit and would be excited to bring their experience and energy to this loving, collaborative family. With an it-takes-a-village mentality in this home, a pitch-in spirit is important! Jumping in with meal prep, grocery shopping, tidying, children’s laundry, and various personal assisting tasks will be important and appreciated. Someone with a love of great food and exploring the great outdoors would be right at home with this family and life on their semi-remote property!

Position Details

• Hours/Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 40 hours per week with the general schedule falling on Mondays through Fridays from 7:45am to 3:45pm. The candidate will be asked to work one date night per week (currently Thursdays with option to adjust if the candidate has a schedule conflict) from 6pm to 9pm. The family rarely requires weekend support, and flexibility for travel will be asked and appreciated with advanced notice!
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-out or live-on property. If live-on, a private, separate guest cottage on the family's property will be provided.
• Compensation and Benefits: The family is offering $30-$35/hour in addition to benefits including healthcare assistance, relocation assistance, and PTO.
• Start Date: The position will begin as soon as the family finds the perfect fit!
• Other Notes: Driving is required for this role and a vehicle will be provided for both professional and personal use.

Responsibilities

• Create an enriching, nurturing, and safe environment for the children to grow and thrive
• Be a positive role model for the children
• Collaborate with parents to ensure continuity of care
• Proactively and intuitively implement and engage with fun-filled, enriching activities for the children, with an emphasis on getting outside
• Travel with the family as needed throughout the year
• Prepare simple, healthy meals for the children
• Pitch in with various household tasks including grocery shopping, tidying, children’s laundry, personal assisting projects, and more

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional, full-time childcare experience
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Proven experience caring for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged children
• Engaging with a love for the outdoors
• Collaborative with a step in/step out intuition, and comfortable partnering with loving, hands-on, inclusive parents
• Comfortable in a semi-rural work environment
• Comfortable swimming and caring for children in/around water
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date in accordance with applicable laws

This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US, possess a valid driver’s license and passport. This family is happy to consider relocation candidates for this position. 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!