Collaborative And Intuitive Nanny Needed For Loving Houston Family

This loving Houston, TX family is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and intuitive nanny to support their children in a team-oriented home.

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• Location: Houston, Texas
• Ages of children: 8, 6, 5, and 3 years old and 2 weeks old! The candidate will not have sole charge care of all 5 children. The 3 oldest children attend school, and their 3-year-old will begin attending this fall. Mom stays at home.
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit!
• Schedule: Full-time schedule of Wednesday-Friday and every other weekend (Saturday-Sunday). Candidates will be guaranteed 12 hours (7am-7pm, or similar) per day. The family is happy to discuss their schedule in interviews. Flexibility for travel, extended evening coverage, and occasional overnight shifts will be key for the right candidate!
• Compensation: The family is offering $35-40/hour based on the 48-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $87-110/year, dependent on experience and the agreed-upon schedule/ live-in or live-out status. The family may be open to candidates who are seeking a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family will provide benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, a vehicle for professional use, and relocation assistance.
• Live-in/Live-out: Flexible to live-in or live-out. If live-in, the family will provide a fully furnished apartment on the top floor of the family’s home, including a fully-furnished bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and sitting room with elevator access.

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Household dynamic:

• This joyful and loving Houston family is seeking a hands-on, team-oriented nanny to join them in caring for their five children, including their newest addition, a newborn baby! Their 8-year-old, a third grader, is described by his parents as a rule follower and a great listener who is always excited to share facts about any situation. He is passionate about sports, including basketball and football, and is interested in anything to do with engineering and snakes. Most of all, he’s incredibly excited about being a big brother! Their 6-year-old is a sweet-natured, caring first grader who loves drama and art. The family's 5-year-old is full of personality. She’s hilarious, loves to be around adults, and enjoys the gymnastics, dance, and theatre. Their 3-year-old, who will attend preschool in the fall, enjoys independent play, ballet, music, and arts and crafts. She is very attached to Mom, but so far is understanding that the baby needs mommy too. The family hopes to work with someone dedicated and proactive in nurturing their children’s growth and development. They also have a friendly and easy-going cat, so someone who is cat-friendly and is open to doing light pet care is essential!
• Dad works from home often or his nearby headquarters.  His position does entail some light travel during the week. Mom is a pediatric dentist who has been staying home since her 4th child was born.
• The family enjoys traveling a few weeks throughout the year to vibrant destinations, including California, Mexico, and the Caribbean. A candidate who is comfortable working alongside a hands-on Mom and is excited to join them in their family adventures will be a perfect fit!  The family is also supported by another full-time nanny, so someone comfortable working in a team-oriented home will thrive in this role.

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Ideal candidate:

• This position is ideal for a proactive, self-directed, and collaborative nanny who is excited to foster the development of their growing children! The ideal candidate will be someone who is attuned to the needs of the children, whether keeping track of their schedules, ensuring the kids’ meal times, and helping around the house as needed. A candidate confident in tag-teaming with Mom while supporting the children and household will be key! The family values a candidate who brings independence to their role and can step in naturally when needed without constant supervision. Experience working with multiple children in a role, including an infant through elementary-age children, is important!
• Childcare 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, before and after school routines, 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 who has family-assisting experience.

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Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate developmental milestones for infants through elementary school-age children.
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Experience caring for multiple (3+) children in a role
• Experience working alongside a stay-at-home parent
• Comfortability preparing basic meals for the children
• Travel experience
• Ability to swim and comfortability caring for children in and near water
• Cat-friendly and willing to support light pet care

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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!