A loving family newly arrived in FoxHall/Phillips Park area of Washington, DC, seeks an exceptional live-in nanny.  The usual schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7am-8pm, with time for a break during the day.  The family travel frequently, so please be open to regular domestic and international trips.

In this position, you will support two bright and kind children: a 6-year-old girl who is independent and loves books, and a curious, easygoing 3-year-old boy. Duties will include:

• Supporting the health, well-being, and happiness of the two gorgeous children
• Some proxy parenting (including managing the lives and schedules of the children), as the parents have demanding careers that may involve some travel, last minute plans and occasional entertaining.
• Helping with the morning and evening routines
• General nursery duties including keeping the children's areas clean, tidy and organised
• School drop-offs and pick-ups
• Accompanying the children to activities, play-dates, appointments and outings
• Coordinating schedules for naps and meals, activities, and travel
• Keeping on top of household tasks and errands when the children are at school (the 3-yr-old will be going 3 half days initially, with a view to building up to full-time in the near future)
• Laundry and ironing relating to the children
• Creating a positive and engaging environment that fosters independence, promotes good manners and respectful boundaries, and instils values of responsibility
• Some vegetarian cooking for the children, and preparation of snacks and lunchboxes when required
• Support with homework and extra-curricular activities

The family would love to find a nanny who takes initiative, plans engaging activities for the children, and partners seamlessly with both parents. A professional, polished but active and playful nanny would do well in this role, and the nanny should:

• Have an understanding of behavioural milestones and development
• Be able to engage with the children at their level, and encourage learning through play and exploration (familiarity with a Montessori approach would be a bonus)
• Have considerable experience in a similar role and bring a positive, 'can-do' mindset, with a kind, considerate approach to childcare
• Be happy to pitch-in and support the family wherever needed
• Have excellent communication skills and be collaborative in approach
• Be comfortable with both structured and flexible environments
• Be super organised, full of initiative, and able to plan ahead
• Have a valid US passport, work authorisation or green card and be able to travel with the family
• Be comfortable in both a shared-care and sole charge situation, as well as with overnight care and proxy-parenting
• Be a safe, confident driver with a clean licence

• From $40/hr, DOE
• Health reimbursement
• Industry standard PTO, sick pay