Nanny - Coconut Grove, FL

The Wellington Agency•Coconut Grove, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A warm, welcoming private family in Coconut Grove is seeking an experienced, professional, and highly flexible Full-Time Nanny to provide exceptional care for their two young children, ages 4.5 years and 11 months. The family is looking for a positive, energetic individual who genuinely enjoys working with children and can seamlessly integrate into a fully staffed home - working weekdays alongside the family’s Housekeeper as a close-knit team. This position may be structured as either live-in or live-out for the right candidate. Flexibility is essential. The ideal candidate will be available for occasional overnight care, travel, and schedule adjustments as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a private family nanny with verifiable references
Proven experience caring for both infants and young children
Comfortable working in a fully staffed household environment
Highly adaptable, proactive, and flexible with scheduling and responsibilities
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; comfortable driving the children (car-seat experience preferred)
Valid passport and ability to travel internationally and domestically
Comfort with and care around food allergies
CPR / First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Professional, warm, and genuinely positive demeanor with a cheerful, collaborative attitude
Strong emphasis on discretion, confidentiality, and respect for family privacy at all times

Nice To Haves

Fluent Spanish speaker
Montessori education training

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for two children (4.5 years and 11 months), supporting all developmental milestones and educational play
Manage daily routines including feeding, dressing, diapering, potty training, and general childcare needs
Walk the daughter to and from school (a 2-minute walk from home) and manage school-day transitions
Safely transport and accompany the children to afterschool activities, classes, playdates, and outings (music, swim, playground, and the like); family vehicle may be provided
Provide standing weekend-evening (date-night) coverage on Friday and Saturday as a regular part of the role
Light meal assistance as needed
Maintain organization of children’s areas, including bedrooms, play spaces, and related child-focused household tidying
Assist with children’s laundry and ensure overall orderliness of child-related items
Travel with the family as needed
When children are at school or napping and childcare is fully covered, Nanny may assist with light, family related errands during downtime such as prescription/pharmacy pick up, dry cleaning or shoe-repair drop off and pick up, gift buying for children’s birthday party, etc.
Walk family dog and ensure basic pet care (feeding and water bowls)
Collaborate closely with other household staff to ensure seamless household operations
Perform all standard nanny responsibilities in a fully supported, staffed home environment