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KS856 - Live-In Career Nanny (German Speaking is a plus!) - Washington, DC/Europe

Job Locations US-DC
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(5/2/2025 2:41 PM)
Job Reference Code
KS856
# of Openings
1
Category
Nanny

Overview

A family of three in Forest Hills, Washington, DC, is seeking a live-in career nanny to join their family in caring for their three-month-old son.  The family would love someone who is a German native-speaker, if possible.  The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:30am-6:30pm. Flexibility for later hours or occasional weekend help is a plus!  The family has a flexible start date but would prefer someone in June.   They are seeking someone who is looking for longevity.  The role will require you to live a bit of a nomadic lifestyle between Europe and the US.  Candidate should have a passport or proper travel documentation that allows them to travel for several months at a time.  Please only apply if you are open to this!  

Responsibilities

  • Early childhood development
  • Five years of prior experience with infants and toddlers
  • Seeking longevity
  • Open to errands and household tasks while baby sleeps such as:
    • Light cooking and meal prep
    • Laundry
    • Home stocked with groceries and supplies (done online)
    • Light housekeeping
  • Travel packing, organizing, researching activities
  • Driving to/from activities. Family car provided when working.
  • Swimming - Swim lessons, pool and ocean activities
  • Meeting developmental milestones
  • Encourages healthy emotional attachment
  • Fosters curiosity and free play
Note: Live-In Accommodations: Private bedroom and bathroom with separate ground-floor kitchen, almost exclusively for nanny with a separate ground-floor entrance. 
 
Note: Travel to Germany is required for August every year, for the full month. The family is contemplating spending half of the year abroad and half in the US.  Please only apply if you are comfortable with this type of lifestyle!

Qualifications

  • Warm
  • Adventurous
  • Love, affection, and deep care

Requirements

  • Legal to work in the US
  • Fluent in German - Native German speaker is a huge plus and will be prioritized, although not required
  • Passport ready - travel several times a year required
  • Clean and valid driver's license
  • Comfortable swimming
  • Fully vaccinated for COVID, flu, TDAP, MMR, and all other standard vaccines recommended by the CDC 
  • Prior experience with infants into the toddler stage
  • Early Childhood education is a strong plus!

Salary and Benefits

The family is seeking $40/hr+ and offering paid time off and a medical stipend.

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