Overview

A lovely family in Austin, TX is seeking a nanny to help care for their new daughter, who will be 5-months-old when the position begins in January 2026. Ideally, they would like to find the right candidate to start by January 8th, 2026. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-8pm, for 60 hours per week guaranteed. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, diligent, and mature individual who will bring their full focus and attention to their role during the workday. The family is open for the role to be either live-in or live-out, and are open to relocating the right candidate. 

Responsibilities

• Overall care of their daughter
• Attentive, age-appropriate care (feeding, diapering, naps, playtime)
• Developmental support: tummy time, reading, sensory activities
• Communicating with parents regarding activities and well-being
• Child-related household help: laundry, tidying nursery, dishes
• Prepare bottles and fresh, healthy, age-appropriate meals/snacks
• Take infant on walks and outings (e.g., museums, libraries) with parents' approval
• Care for infant when unwell (including, if necessary and with parents' approval, taking infant to doctor and procuring and administering necessary medication)
• Upon request, preparing for child-related weekend activities and trips
• Occasional domestic and international travel

Qualifications

• Warm and caring
• Even tempered
• Optimistic and forward-thinking
• Curious about the world around them and ready for new adventures with the daughter
• Prepared to limit screen time to only essential communications
• Kind, courteous and respectful
• Well-organised and tidy (both in the nursery and personal space)
• Strong work ethic
• Fluency in French, German or Italian preferred, but not required
• Early child develeopment courses or a related degree is ideal, but not a requirement 
• May include travel (approximately once per quarter) to domestic or international locations

Requirements

• Infant and toddler experience 
• Valid Driver's license and clear driving record 
• Animal friendly, the family is hoping to get a dog in the near future
• Excellent communication skills
• Full, current vaccinations including flu, tdap, and covid
• Valid Passport
• Legal to work in the US

Salary and Benefits

• $70,000 - $95,000
• PTO 
• Sick days 
• Paid Holidays