Kauai, HI | Nature-Loving Nanny / Family Assistant Wanted For Travel-Loving Poipu-Based Family

This warm, grounded, and health-focused family is seeking a nature-loving, travel-ready nanny/family assistant to support their intentional, travel-filled lifestyle and care for their joyful, spirited 16-month-old son.

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• Location: Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii, and Ojai, California
• Ages of children: 16 months old
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit! 
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 40 hours per week, with the general schedule falling on Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Some days may require split shifts (for example, 7:00am–12:00pm and 3:00pm–7:00pm), so flexibility is essential. With advance notice, the family will also need support for about 1–2 evenings per week, depending on the week. The schedule will always be shared the week before, but flexibility for changes within reason is expected. During travel, this role will often exceed 40 hours, with overnights and full days being common. Flexibility and a team-oriented mindset during travel are key! 
• Compensation: The family is offering $40/hour based on the 40-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $83k/year range. The family may be open to a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family will provide paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, a vehicle for personal and professional use, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-in. In Kauai, the family will provide a private apartment. In Ohai, the family will provide a detached guest house with a kitchen and bathroom.

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Household dynamic: 

• This warm, spiritually-minded, and health-focused family is seeking a nanny/family assistant to join them and care for their joyful, spirited 16-month-old son. He thrives with present, hands-on care and delights in outdoor play and enjoys hands-on and present care. His mornings typically begin with a packed bag and an outdoor adventure, walking, swimming, or on a breakfast picnic. While he is not yet in school, they plan to homeschool him and would love for the nanny to gently integrate early learning into his day. During naptime, the nanny will assist with light family tasks.
• This is a friendly, laid-back family who splits time between Hawaii and California. They are currently based in Kauai until June and plan to settle into a new home in Ojai soon after. They embrace a mindful, travel-filled lifestyle, often taking a few 1- to 2-month trips per year and a few-day-to-a-week trip every couple of months. The family will be traveling most of March and will be in Europe in September. Full availability is required late August to mid-October as the family will be traveling abroad. Both parents describe their parenting style as a blend of attachment parenting and nurturing independence while validating big feelings. This household is supported by a full-time, career nanny, who has become like a third parent for their son, and a part-time nanny whom their son adores. The full-time nanny is transitioning out of the role in February, and the family is hoping for an overlap and smooth hand-off to their next long-term support. 

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Ideal candidate: 

• This role is ideal for a grounded, travel-ready, outdoor-loving professional who thrives in nature, is enthusiastic about young children, and aligns with intentional living. The family is seeking an experienced and playful nanny/family assistant who prioritizes child development and enjoys enriching, outdoor days with an energetic toddler. The ideal candidate is super curious about how to best support their son developmentally, whether it’s bringing new things, ideas, and concepts into the home. Someone who is excited about researching new developmental games, age-appropriate art projects, coming in with new meal prep ideas, or suggesting new activities/toys as needed will be highly appreciated. Both parents are deeply committed to emotional validation, independence, and resilience. Someone very comfortable creating and holding loving boundaries for toddlers and who values direct and heart-led communication will be a wonderful fit. They’re looking for someone who shares this philosophy, offering a secure, attachment-based approach while guiding their child through big emotions with empathy and confidence. 
• A “third-parent” mindset is key: someone attuned to routines, confident in making autonomous decisions, and aware of how small shifts (like a missed nap) impact the day. Both parents are very hands-on and do not have typical work schedules. They are frequently in and out of the house throughout the day. This role requires someone who can seamlessly weave in and out of caring for our son, adjusting in real time when one of them steps in, and shifting to other household tasks as needed. This collaborative flow embodies their vision of a “third parent” - someone who is confident, attuned, and able to work fluidly alongside us while maintaining a child-first mindset. Since the family travels frequently between homes, the ideal candidate is comfortable with travel and excited by adventure. This is a childcare-first role, with light family assisting during downtime. Someone who can step in fully, including overnight care when needed, and balance warmth with professionalism will thrive in this position.
• This is a nanny/family assistant role with the majority of hours being child-focused. Responsibilities include creating a safe and loving environment for the child to grow and thrive! This includes but is not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing of children’s areas, occasional errands, supporting daily routines, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year. The family will provide a weekly checklist for the nanny or family assistant, listing extra items for child-related duties such as cleaning the car seat, swapping out toys, and more. Family-assisting duties include regularly tidying up the household, cleaning dishes, and occasionally doing laundry during the child’s naptime. The candidate will also assist with running errands, light meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, coordinating vendors, and managing the family calendar. 
• While not a requirement for the role, the family would love to work with a candidate who speaks fluent Spanish and is a trained lifeguard or has some swim training.  

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Qualifications: 

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Knowledge and experience with ‌toddlers, especially boys
• Curious and passionate about childhood development 
• Comfortable preparing healthy, clean, and organic meals for children
• Open to family-assisting duties
• Travel experience
• Travel-ready and comfortable traveling internationally and to developing countries
• Very strong swimmer - able to swim and care for children in oceans, pools, etc.
• Valid passport
• Valid driver's license
• Partners, family members, and/or pets cannot be housed in any temporary or long-term accommodations provided by the family

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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!