Nanny Opportunity – Austin, TX with Travel PLACED
Nanny – Austin, TX with Travel
A wonderful family in the Austin suburbs, TX, is seeking an experienced and caring Nanny to join their fully staffed home. The family is looking for a dedicated individual to provide childcare while working alongside an existing team of nannies. The family’s primary residence is a 12,000-square-foot home with five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. Travel to Charleston, SC, Palm Beach, and a summer property in Nantucket is required.
About the Role
The family is professionally active, with Mr. managing a billion-dollar hedge fund and Mrs. is expecting her eighth child. Their bustling household is supported by two full-time nannies, a laundress, grounds staff, chief of staff and a wardrobe management service that coordinates clothing across properties. The Nanny will work closely with the children, other nannies, and parents to ensure the children’s educational and personal growth.
There are four teenage, self-sufficient children from previous marriages. They are all in boarding school.
The couple has two children together, aged 2 and 4, and expecting a new baby in seven months. The care of these two children will be the primary role.
Schedule: TBD – Generally Monday through Friday, 8-10 hour shifts. Weekend nannies are also employed.
Key Responsibilities
Child-Focused Duties:
- Provide full-time care and supervision for the children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, and bedtime.
- Support educational activities, including helping with homework and facilitating learning games.
- Take children on outings and excursions to promote social, cultural, and intellectual enrichment.
- Coordinate with teachers and other caregivers, as needed, to ensure the children’s needs are met.
- Help with the children’s personal belongings, including organizing and packing for travel.
Travel Support:
- Accompany the family to Charleston, Palm Beach, Nantucket, and other destinations as needed.
- Coordinate with other nannies, as needed, to ensure the children’s needs are met during travel.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- A warm, nurturing individual with experience in childcare and a passion for working with children.
- High energy, adaptable, and able to provide a safe, structured environment for the children.
- A team player, capable of working alongside other nannies and household staff to create a cohesive and supportive environment for the family.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with both children and adults professionally.
- Flexible and dependable, with the ability to travel frequently and adjust to the family’s schedule.
- A kind, proactive, and patient individual who can foster a positive, supportive relationship with the children.
- Must have flexibility with scheduling, have the ability to travel with short notice and proactively think ahead.
- Must have good tenure, have excellent references, mature with the energy to keep up with two small children.
- Candidates with NSC experience or Doula training would be advantageous skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Housing: On-site shared housing or off-site housing stipend offered.
- Benefits: Two weeks of vacation, one week of sick leave, and additional perks.
