The Adventure Nanny Job Board

Where will you go next?

Choose your own adventure.

We update our job board daily and mark filled positions in real time.

Nanny

Positive, proactive professionals who care about kids as much as their parents do.

starting at $35-45/hour plus benefits

Private Educator

Creative collaborators who meet kids right where they are and empower them to become life-long learners.

starting at $35-45/hour plus benefits

Newborn Care Specialist

Trained experts who help care for little ones so their parents can savor this all-too-short season.

starting at $35-45/hour plus benefits

Feel respected as the professional you are.

If you’re like most nannies, your friends and family think you’re a glorified babysitter. And some families may have treated you that way, too.

At Adventure Nannies, we see and honor your credentials and drive, and we want only the very best for you. From your first agency interview through your first day on the job and beyond, you’ll feel respected as a professional. Because that’s who you are.

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Summit Sessions

Inclusive, worldwide community of childcare professionals who share their expertise.

Nanny Lunch Break

Super casual, come-and-go conversation on the Clubhouse app about all things nannying.

Roadmap to Your Success

Practice advice, tips, and tricks for bolstering your resume and navigating nanny-hood.

We’re in your corner.

We encourage our clients to offer competitive employment agreements and compensation packages.

Adventure Nannies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We encourage our families to follow EEO practices when interviewing and selecting candidates for their positions.

We invest our time and energy in your success, and make sure you’ll be compensated for your experience and expertise.

Packages vary based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. At a minimum, you can expect to receive:

  • $35-45/hour plus overtime, if applicable
  • two weeks of paid time off
  • paid time off for major holidays
  • five sick days per year
  • full healthcare coverage or a monthly healthcare stipend or reimbursement
  • provided housing or monthly housing stipend in high cost of living areas

Some positions also include gas mileage stipends, matching 401Ks, year-end discretionary bonuses, relocation assistance, and more.

    Adventure Nannies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We encourage our families to follow EEO practices when interviewing and selecting candidates for their positions.

    Common Questions & Insider Tips

    About Adventure Nannies 

    Where are you located?

    We represent families and nannies all over the United States and around the world. As adventurers ourselves, our staff lives in New York, the Bay Area, Seattle, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Lexington, Austin, and Denver.

    How do you find your candidates?

    Our candidates find us through personal and client referrals, our extended nanny network, specialized training programs, local university networks, parenting groups and organizations, our website, networking, and word of mouth. We actively recruit for every family we work with and receive more than 10,000 candidate applications from across the country every year. 

    Less than 5% of candidates who apply to Adventure Nannies make it through our rigorous qualification process.

    Is Adventure Nannies, itself, vetted?

    We are! The nonprofit organization, Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, vets and supports nanny agencies in the United States and around the world. Since the nanny agency industry is largely unregulated, APNA members (such as Adventure Nannies) undergo a rigorous review of all documents, materials, and agreements to ensure they are operating ethically and within the law.

    About the Application Process

    How do I get started?

    Explore our current opportunities and submit your application and resume. There’s no need to email or call to let us know you’re interested. 

    See our entire Candidate Process.

    What's your vetting process like?
    What's the probability I'll get a job soon?

    It depends on the current market and season as well as your location, experience, and qualifications. There is no set timeline for any given applicant. Every placement is different, and every candidate has their own unique skill set. Some applicants will find a job within a few weeks of applying while others may never find the perfect job.

    Being engaged, prompt, and professional throughout your application process greatly improves your likelihood of being offered a position.

    What are you looking for in a resume?

    Your resume is the first thing both our team at Adventure Nannies and a prospective family will see, so it’s important that your resume is clear and concise, and your experience and qualifications are shown in the best light.

    To ensure your candidacy is considered as quickly as possible, your resume should:

    • List all relevant positions worked, in chronological order from most recent to least recent
    • Include start- and end-dates (month and year) for each position
    • Provide individual listings for each full-time/part-time, long-term position (no blanket positions, e.g., “Nanny for multiple families, 2014-2019”)
    • Include the ages of the children at the start of the position
    • Describe the nature of the role (full-time, part-time, on-call, summer only, and so on)
    • Provide details about the job duties and responsibilities
    • List your reason for leaving the role
    • Explain any gaps in employment
    • A separate section at the bottom of the resume for “Other Professional Experience, if applicable

    If you upload a resume that does not contain the information above when applying to a position, we will be unable to move forward with your candidacy.

    We highly encourage our candidates to use our Adventure Nannies resume template whenever possible. We look forward to putting your best foot forward on paper and working with you on future opportunities!

    Can you wait to call my references until after I have a job offer?

    Sorry, but no. It’s important for us to gather as much information about our candidates as we can before introducing them to families. So we’re going to need to speak to your references first. And if you sent in a letter of recommendation or diploma, we’ll be verifying that as well. 

    Does raising my own children count as childcare experience?

    While we know it’s a lot of work, raising your own children is not considered a professional childcare experience.

    Working in another family’s home and following their rules and family philosophy is a skill that can only be learned on the job. The families we work with are looking for candidates who already possess that professional experience.

    What do you look for when reviewing applications?
    • Professionalism
    • Extended full- or part-time experience
    • Proven ability to commit to a long-term position (if seeking such a position)
    • Passion for working and/or educating children
    • Strong resume
    • Excellent professional references
    • Prompt, polite, and grammatically correct communication skills
    • Organized and “tech savvy”
    • Unique life/traveling experiences
    • Hobbies, talents, volunteerism, sports, and so on

    Candidates with Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred

    When will I receive an update?

    We’ll update you when our vetting process is complete and/or if we need anything else from you. Our updates to you rely on receiving updates from the family. So if you’re waiting to hear back from us, we’re likely waiting to hear back from them.

    How do you screen candidates?

    Each candidate has at least two interviews with our staff, including a family’s dedicated placement manager. We also check at least three professional references and conduct an online and social media screen.

    Once you’ve received an offer of employment, you’ll undergo a thorough background check in compliance with applicable laws:

    • Criminal Background Investigation
    • DMV Driving Record
    • Social Security Number Verification
    • Sex Offender Registry
    • Civil Restraining Orders
    • National Wants and Warrants
    • Education Verification
    • TrustLine Verification (California)
    Why am I not getting chosen for any of the jobs I apply for?

    Our placements are extremely competitive. In fact, for each job you see, less than 5% of applicants will be actively considered, including candidates in our existing roster and brand new candidates.

    Because we recruit all over the country, our candidate pool is very large. That means we can only advance and screen the top candidates who are more than qualified for our positions and are a match for the family.

    Our blog is full of ideas and tips on how to bolster your resume and experience. Adding more specialized experience will help you stand out among our candidate pool when you are applying for jobs. Here are some ideas!

     

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    About Specific Jobs & Families

    Do you have the job I want?

    Maybe! And if we don’t, we might tomorrow. Check our Job Board for the most up-to-date positions and apply for any you find interesting!

    Is the job still open?

    Great news! If a job is on our Job Board, we’re still accepting applications for it! If the job closes after you’ve applied, you’ll immediately receive an email notification.

    Can I ask a question about a job?

    Due to confidentiality with our families, we can’t provide any other information about the position other than what is already listed in the job description. We truly understand how important it is to find the right fit, and if the family selects you to move forward, you will have many opportunities to discuss your specific questions throughout the interview process. If you want to be considered for the position and learn more about it, the first step is submitting an application directly through our Job Board.

    What are the standard job responsibilities requested by your families?

    Nanny positions vary based on the family’s needs. General duties include feeding, dressing, and bathing the child(ren), as well as planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities, driving children to their activities, and careful supervision at all times. Additional duties may include light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, errands, and general family assistant duties. While deep cleaning will not be part of your job, we always expect our nannies to pitch in to the overall cleanliness of the family’s environment, and leave the home as clean or cleaner than it was when they arrived.

    Private educator positions also vary greatly and depend on whether the family is looking for a private educator only, or someone to work in a hybrid private educator/nanny role. Curriculum-building may or may not be a requirement, and additional skills such as familiarity with alternative education methods or children with unique circumstances are often required or preferred.

    How many families and jobs do you have?

    The number of families we’re currently working with changes every day, and depends on the season, location, skill set, and current market. We typically limit the number of families for whom we’re recruiting long-term placements to ensure they receive the time and attention they deserve.

    How do you screen the families/have you ever chosen to not work with a family?

    Our team speaks directly with each family over the phone multiple times, which gives us a great sense of their personalities, needs, and lifestyles.

    Although we do not background check families (we don’t know of any agency who does), we research each family as much as we research our candidates. We collect references from current and past employees and conduct an internet screen so we feel confident their home will be a safe and positive workplace. Many of our families were referred through loyal past clients, which is an added endorsement.

    We turn down approximately 80% of the families who reach out to us.

    Is there a trial period?

    During the interview process, we encourage families to have a paid trial of 1 to 7 days for each candidate.

    What do I do if I'm not happy with my placement?

    We want everyone to feel happy and comfortable. That’s why we spend so much time and effort getting to know our clients and their families, learning what’s important to them, and understanding how a domestic employee will fit in. The perfect fit—the first time—is not only a goal for parents, candidates, and the children; it is Adventure Nannies’ priority!

    In addition, we provide ongoing support throughout your placement. Once a candidate is hired, we check in to see how things are going, provide training and check-in materials, and offer feedback from the family.

    If you're not happy or comfortable, let us know.

    We have a number of resources that can help create solutions for sustainable relationships. And if you feel the position is beyond repair, we’ll help you make your plan for notifying the family.

    About Agency Fees and Compensation

    Does becoming an Adventure Nanny candidate cost anything?

    Absolutely not. Becoming a member of our roster is free. However, you must commit yourself to match our high standards of responsibility, professionalism, and punctuality. We expect clear, quick communication, and extreme discretion.

    Does Adventure Nannies take a cut of candidates' pay?

    No. Never. We charge a fee to families, and we advocate for our candidates’ requested rates and benefits (provided the requests line up with their level of experience). You set your own rates, and the family pays you directly.

    Do you take off-the-books or cash jobs?

    An important part of our role is educating both families and candidates on legal practices for hiring a domestic employee. A key facet of that is ensuring each candidate we place who is paid over the minimum annual threshold ($2,200 in 2020) is paid legally, or “on the books.”

    Being paid legally is not only a basic qualification of any professional position, but it also protects you as an employee by offering unemployment, worker’s comp, and other benefits associated with working legally.

    Whether or not you find a placement through Adventure Nannies, we encourage you to pursue positions that include legal pay. Accepting positions without legal pay put both you and the employing family in legal jeopardy that can result in back taxes, fines, or criminal action. It can also prevent you from receiving unemployment benefits at the conclusion of your position.

    What is the average salary of your candidates?

    Depending on location, job specifics, and details, our nanny positions typically range from $30 to $45+ per hour and private educator positions range from $35 to $50+ per hour.

    At this time, all of our families offer a minimum of 40 guaranteed hours, paid weekly on the books. We also encourage families to provide health insurance assistance, paid time off, and other benefits to ensure the longevity of whomever they choose to hire!

    Who is responsible for a candidate's travel expenses on a temporary or travel assignment?

    The traveling family is responsible for their candidate’s transportation, lodging, and meals. We always recommend our families offer comfortable, private travel accommodations whenever possible.

    In some cases, candidates may prefer to book their own travel and get reimbursed, but that step is always optional and based on the candidate’s preferences. Ability to do so and does not preclude candidates from being considered for positions.

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