Overview
A kind and travel-loving family of four currently in Montreal (Canada) is seeking a full-time live-in nanny/family assistant to join their family asap for a worldwide adventure! The nanny will care for two children who will be approximately 4 months and almost two-years-old at the start. This fun and worldly family is looking for a very special person to join their family and be a part of their children's lives in a meaningful way. The schedule for this role will be flexible but will generally be 5 days per week of full coverage, guaranteeing 45 hours per week. Typically the schedule will be Monday through Friday, but flexibility will be needed for nights, weekends, and overnights (with notice!) when traveling.
The family very much values boundaries, kindness, and consistency. They are looking for a nanny who will help reinforce sleep training methods and bedtime structure. The children thrive on their routine and the parents hope to continue this during travel.
The position will begin in Canada this month and then include: approximately one month in France, one month in Malta, one month in the in US Virgin Islands, and then a couple of months in Asia starting in January. The family will return back to North America and then likely wrap up their travel in Italy.
The family will fly the nanny home 4-6 weeks total during the year. Some long weekends off will also be possible throughout the travel. Time off will include two weeks during winter holidays and then another two week stretch after Asia.
Responsibilities
Full child care: Providing a warm and loving environment, care and engagement of the children including enrichment in age-appropriate activities that foster physical, social, and emotional growth both in and out of the home, coordinating schedules for naps and meals, activities, and travel
Transportation to activities, play dates, and outings
Preparing, washing, and sanitizing bottles and other baby items, helping with the children’s laundry, and with meal preparation and cooking
Nursery duties including: managing the tidiness and organization of the children's spaces, restocking items, packing and unpacking for trips, and laundry
Family assistant tasks will be during times the parents are with the children and will include:
Loading and unloading the dishwasher
Turning over laundry
Grocery shopping
Light housekeeping (the majority of accommodations will have housekeeping/deep cleaning but the family is looking for a team player who is proactive)
Qualifications
Easygoing yet proactive
A strong communicator who’s comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Nature-loving and active — walks, outdoor play, and creative activities are a MUST. Their older child loves paddle boarding, swimming, and being outside
Supportive, encouraging, and respectful of the children’s emotions and development
Team-oriented and adaptable to a household with parents present and involved
Bilingual in a second language would be nice to have but is not required
Requirements
Recent training with more modern approaches and must be okay with sleep training
A collaborative approach to childcare: able to balance between taking initiative and helping parents with relevant guidance while also deferring to parents and taking direction
Worldly view: excited about new cultures, music, and travel. A foodie at heart who will encourage the children’s palate as well
Social and happy to be on the go
The parents are active and involved, so you must know when to fade in and out of the background while staying busy
Canadian or US citizen with valid passport not expiring within the next 6 months
CPR and first aid certification or willing to certify
Willing and excited to travel extensively with the family
Confident swimmer and comfortable supervising children in the water (ocean and pools)
Driver’s license and clean driving record
Salary and Benefits
45 hours guaranteed a week
$110-135k range per year ($40-45 per hour)
Room and board and all travel expenses paid for. The nanny will always have a private bedroom, usually separate apartment or AirBNB.
Will fly person home 4-6 weeks total during year PTO, discussion for shorter time off throughout
Two weeks during winter holidays and then another two week stretch after Asia probably but TBD
