PUERTO RICO (OPEN TO ALL US CANDIDATES)-Dual physician parents with an entrepreneurial spirit seek a FULL-TIME, LIVE IN TRAVEL NANNY/EDUCATOR for their three children, ages 3, 6, 8 years old. The position is approximately 50-55 hours/week with occasional increased needs, during conferences and travel. Hours are typically from 8am-6pm most days Monday-Friday, as well as some evenings and occasional weekends. Must be flexible with scheduling since the family travels frequently and attends full-day conferences approximately 3-5 days long about once a month, often spanning the weekend, which will need to be covered by this position.
They live an hour from San Juan by car. Living accommodations consist of a private room and shared bathroom inside the gated community of Palmas Del Mar. They are adding additional rooms to their house currently, so their new addition will allow the nanny to have their own room, bathroom, etc. Until it is built, the nanny will share a bathroom with the children temporarily. A car is provided for childcare and personal use. A golf cart will also be provided to transport the children when needed.
The ideal candidate is an independent and competent individual who loves teaching, caring for kids, traveling and is trustworthy. She/he is thoughtful, detail-oriented, solution-oriented, and emotionally mature. Someone who can be socially independent and seek their own adventures when traveling. Must execute good judgment in caring for the kids and keeping them safe. This individual confronts difficulties with a positive outlook and values personal growth and improvement. Someone who has a strong passion and love for working with children, can juggle multiple tasks and schedules, and likes to be busy! You must have patience and communication skills to successfully interact with the children, understand their needs, and help guide them to develop into good human beings. You will also need problem-solving skills and flexibility to successfully deal with everyday issues that inevitably occur, especially when traveling. MUST HAVE PRIOR NANNY AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND BE FLU- AND COVID-VACCINATED, or open to vaccinations. You are responsible for maintaining your vaccinations each year.
They are looking for someone who is independent and self-sufficient but wants to be a part of a family. Because they travel frequently, work from home, and are very involved in raising their children, they seek a nanny who wants to be a part of the family and enjoys spending time with both adults and children. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations with honesty and transparency. Open communication from a place of care for each other will be a vital part of maintaining everyone’s relationship during stressful times. You must teach and reinforce family values such as emotional intelligence and regulation, independence, grit, and self-worth. Your job is not to do things for the children, but rather teach them how to do things for themselves and foster independence and self-confidence. It is important to them that they do not raise kids who are entitled.
The family plans to spend around 5-7 months a year in Puerto Rico, travel all over the US, and spend a significant amount of time traveling through Europe (2-3 months at a time) and other countries, especially Italy, where they are planning on finding a second home. There will be times when they will remain in the same place for several months at a time. Other times it will be a matter of a week or two. Nanny will need to be flexible and love frequent travel and changes. S/he must have the ability to skillfully pack for the children and develop teaching and lesson plans that coordinate with their travel destinations. Planning, following a schedule and being independent are important skills. The ability to quickly pivot and change plans is essential to thrive in this position. Nanny will be provided with a private room while traveling. All travel expenses including food, transportation and accommodations will be covered by the family while with the family.
Their family culture believes and supports an environment where many different genders, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and identities are valued and respected. The ideal candidate will be open to doing the same.
- Desired Start Date: August 2024
- Hours: Full-Time
- Job Type: W-2 employee
- Contract Length: One year
- Job Location: Puerto Rico, many states in the continental us (Hawaii, Washington, Texas, New York, Nevada and Florida will be likely the most frequent locations), Europe (may be 2-3 months a year in Italy) and other international destinations
- Travel: Likely to be 4-7 months a year
- Pay: $1,250 per week/$65,000 per year up to $1,458 per week/$75,000 per year depending on experience
- Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, 5 paid holidays, paid sick days
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 10 years (Required)
- Nannying: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person