Job Description

Full-Time Live-In Nanny

Location: 8 months in Florida; 4 months in Martha’s Vineyard
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-In | 12-Month Commitment

A warm and welcoming family is seeking an experienced, nurturing full-time live-in nanny to care for their two young children, ages 1 and 3. This unique position follows the family seasonally, with 8 months spent in Florida and 4 months in Martha’s Vineyard .

The ideal candidate will provide attentive childcare, create engaging age-appropriate activities, maintain daily routines, and assist with light household tasks related to the children. The family is looking for someone who is patient, energetic, organized, and supportive of early childhood development.

Schedule, Hours & Compensation

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

• $30–$35 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications

• Typical schedule may include  split shifts , such as:
  9:30 AM – 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice

• Live-in arrangement with a private bedroom and bathroom

• 1–2 days off per week , plus accrued PTO and holidays per family policy

• Must be willing to  travel with the family between Florida and Martha’s Vineyard (all travel expenses covered)

Compensation & Benefits

• Private furnished bedroom and bathroom

• Utilities and Wi-Fi included, with shared kitchen access

• All  travel expenses covered , including transportation and lodging when necessary

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays (or in-lieu holiday pay per family policy)

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the  safety and wellbeing of both children at all times

• Plan and lead  age-appropriate activities including sensory play, outdoor play, story time, and developmental learning

• Support  preschool readiness for the 3-year-old

• Maintain consistent  daily routines including meals, naps, sleep training, and potty training support

• Prepare  healthy meals and snacks for the children

• Assist with  diapering, bathing, dressing, and general childcare needs

• Drive children locally when needed using  safe driving practices and proper car seat use

• Perform  light household tasks related to the children , including:

  • Children’s laundry

  • Tidying play areas

  • Cleaning bottles and high chairs

  • Organizing toys and children’s spaces

• Provide  daily communication with parents regarding naps, meals, activities, and milestones

• Coordinate with other childcare providers and attend  pediatric appointments if requested

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional childcare experience with infants and toddlers

• Live-in experience preferred

• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification required

• Updated immunizations preferred

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Non-smoker

• Comfortable with pets if present

• Strong references from previous families

• Must pass a  background check

• Patient, reliable, organized, and an excellent communicator

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Live in, Shift work, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week, 1 day per week

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