Woodland Normanstone | Dynamic Live-In Nanny/Family Assistant Wanted For Active D.C. Family

This active and caring Washington, DC family is seeking a proactive and educationally-minded nanny/family assistant to support their three energetic and athletic children and help maintain a well-organized home.

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• Location: Northwest, Washington DC
• Ages of children: 5, 6, and almost 10 years 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 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
• Compensation: The family is offering $40-45/hour based on the 40-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $83k-93k/year range.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance reimbursement/stipend, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-out. A private apartment about a mile away from the family's home is available for candidates who would be relocating to DC.

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Household dynamic:

• This honest, optimistic DC family is seeking a nanny/family assistant who can nurture and help their spirited and sporty children thrive! All children attend school during the week and enjoy after-school activities, including playing tennis and golf. Their younger children, aged 5 and 6 years old, play soccer, while their oldest child, who is turning 10, has been into basketball but is really interested in tennis. She has severe dyslexia and benefits from compassionate care. The family moved to DC due to his schooling, but they are excited to move back to the Bay Area around three years from now. They are hoping to find someone who is happy and excited to join them in DC to support them.
• Both parents are regularly in and out of the home. They enjoy traveling for a few weeks throughout the year, visiting charming cities and destinations, including Colorado, Martha’s Vineyard, the Bay Area, Europe, and the Caribbean. The family has a full-time housekeeper who maintains order in this busy home.

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Ideal candidate:

• This position is ideal for a sporty nanny/family assistant who loves children and naturally connects with them! The family is seeking an educationally-focused candidate with a Bachelor’s degree or higher who can help their kids with reading, learning math, and instill manners while nurturing competent, confident, and independent children. The perfect candidate will be someone who can support after-school activities such as their children’s homework, and be eager to engage children with games and sports, including tennis, basketball, and soccer. Someone responsible, dedicated, yet playful, who is willing to get down and dirty with them will thrive in this role. They would be thrilled to welcome a candidate who loves to get creative, enjoys arts and crafts, plays sports, swims, sleds, and other fun and enriching activities with their children! Their oldest child has been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, and has an incredible support system between her school and other tutors. During school hours, the family would greatly appreciate a candidate who can jump in and assist with household management tasks to keep the home running smoothly.
• 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. 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 has experience working with children with dyslexia and/or ADHD, and/or someone who has teaching experience is a plus.

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Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• An enthusiastic participant in sports (tennis, basketball, soccer) with the kids
• Able to support school-aged children with homework
• Willingness to execute family assistant duties during school hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport

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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!