This dynamic, travel-loving Washington, DC, family is seeking a fun, adaptable ROTA nanny to support their children’s development and active lifestyle.
- Location: Washington, DC
- Ages of children: 6 months, 3, 6, 8, and 10 years old
- Start date: As soon as they find the right fit!
- Schedule: Full-time, rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off. Candidates can expect to provide 24/7 on-call availability and will keep the monitor overnight. Typical working hours are 6 am to 8:30 pm. Flexibility for occasional shifts in the rotation length due to the travel schedule will be requested in advance and appreciated.
- Compensation: The family is offering an hourly and overtime rate equivalent to an annualized base compensation of $130k/year, dependent on candidate experience. The family may be open to candidates seeking a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: The family will provide a health insurance stipend, a vehicle for professional use, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
- Live-in/Live-out: Live-in while on rotation.
- Other notes: The family is open to fly-in/ fly-out candidates.
Household dynamic:
- This dynamic and globally-minded family is seeking an intuitive and collaborative professional ROTA nanny to join their team! They have five children aged 6 months to 10, bringing energy and joy to their home. Both parents describe their children as very active, enjoying multiple activities, from choir and piano to soccer and gymnastics. The candidate will support the children’s daily routines while creating a nurturing, interactive, and stimulating environment for them to grow and develop.
- This family leads a busy, on-the-go lifestyle and enjoys traveling 6-9 weeks each year during school breaks and throughout the summer. Their days are dynamic, and no two days are the same, so someone who can roll with the changes will be valued. Mom also loves to stay organized and values structure to keep everything running smoothly. Someone who enjoys structure and can easily adapt to an organized household will fit in! This is a fully-staffed home, including a house manager to whom the nannies report, a housekeeper, a cook, and another full-time nanny. A true team player who is confident working in a collaborative environment will be essential!
Ideal candidate:
- This position is ideal for an adaptable, organized, playful, and travel-ready rotational nanny who thrives in an on-the-go lifestyle and finds joy in supporting and nurturing energetic children! Someone who has the stamina to keep up active children throughout the day is essential. A candidate who brings an experienced and confident childcare approach through redirection, gentle discipline, and positive reinforcement will fit in. A strong understanding of child development and emotional regulation, being attuned to the children’s needs, and meeting each child where they are emotionally and developmentally will be highly valued. The ideal candidate will naturally connect with children and is passionate about fostering a warm, enriching environment where curiosity, creativity, and movement are encouraged! A calm, adaptable, and organized candidate who can easily shift gears and manage the family’s moving pieces will thrive in this role!
- Responsibilities include creating a safe, loving, and structured environment for the children to grow and thrive. Child-related household tasks include but are not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing children’s areas, occasional errands, supporting before and after school routines, driving kids to and from school and activities, 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 at least 12 months of experience in a ROTA role, has a bachelor’s degree, or has experience working with 4+ children in one role.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of professional childcare experience
- Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate developmental milestones for infants through grade school-age children
- Fully-staffed home experience and/or experience working in a very collaborative home
- Proven experience working on a rotational schedule
- Experience working with 3+ children in one role
- Experience traveling with families and children
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
- Fully vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start date in accordance with applicable laws
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
