Marshall, VA | Grounded And Calm Nanny Wanted For Nature Loving Family

This nature-loving family of scientists in Marshall, VA is seeking a calm, nurturing, and outdoorsy nanny/family assistant to join them in caring for their newborn daughter!

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• Location: Marshall, VA
• Ages of children: 3 weeks old! 
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit! 
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 45 hours per week, with the general schedule falling on Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. There may be some variation in start and end times from day to day.
• Compensation: The family is offering $40-45/hour based on the 45-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $99-$111k/year range. The family may be open to a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance reimbursement/stipend, a vehicle for professional use, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-out. A garage apartment with a bedroom, living room, full bathroom, laundry, and kitchenette is available as a temporary landing pad for candidates who would be relocating.

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Household dynamic: 

• These intellectually curious, adventurous, and nature-focused parents have recently welcomed their newborn daughter and are seeking a nanny to join their calm and nature-filled household! They hope to find someone who can keep their daughter safe and engaged in her early years, nurture her curiosity, and develop a love for spending time in the great outdoors. The family also shares their home with a yappy but friendly dog and two cats.
• Both parents are scientists and academics who run a nature center, where most of their time is spent finding and identifying as many species as they can. With flexible work schedules, they’ll often be nearby, especially in the early months, and are looking forward to working in close partnership with the nanny during this time. In time, the nanny may occasionally join the family with their baby at the nature center, allowing both parents to stay connected even during the workday. The family travels internationally about once a year to developing countries in the tropics to search for and study birds, insects, and plants. The family would welcome a candidate who is open to joining them on these trips.

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Ideal candidate: 

• This position is ideal for a calm, outdoorsy, and nature-loving nanny/family assistant who is excited to support a newborn’s early growth and development. The family would love to work with someone who can maintain an engaging, nurturing, and safe environment for their daughter - someone who finds joy in taking her for walks, exploring outdoors, and fostering her natural curiosity. The ideal candidate is someone who values early learning, someone who encourages a love of reading, and inspires their daughter to be curious about the world around her.
• An experienced, quiet, introvert with a calming presence who is willing and excited to work alongside Mom for the first few months will be a wonderful fit. Over time, the role will transition to sole charge as Mom returns to work full-time, so someone who can step in and support light family-assisting tasks will be highly valued. A candidate who can gently engage while the parents work nearby will be a perfect fit in this quiet and intellectually rich home. The family loves to explore outside, either at their nature center or on local trails. Someone who delights in exploring nature and loves to hike will fit right in!
• Responsibilities include creating an environment for the child to grow and thrive, child-related household tasks, including but not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing the child’s areas, occasional errands, before and after school routines, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year. Family assisting duties are 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 Spanish to immerse their daughter in the language.

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Qualifications: 

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Associate degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Newborn/toddler experience
• Willingness to assist with light housekeeping/family assistant responsibilities
• Someone outdoorsy and interested in nature
• Ability and excited to hike 2+ miles and take extended walks with a stroller
• Pet-friendly

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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!