Overview A warm, family-oriented household in Miami is seeking an experienced, loving Nanny/Governess to join their childcare team on a long-term basis. The family values genuine warmth, flexibility, and a true sense of partnership with the role. They are looking for someone who wants to grow with the family and become a lasting, trusted presence in the children's lives, not simply someone filling a position for a short stretch. The family is open to either a live-in or live-out arrangement depending on the right candidate, with housing being a secondary consideration to finding the best overall fit. Local candidates are preferred, though the family will consider an exceptional candidate from further away who is open to relocating. Responsibilities • Provide warm, hands-on, attentive care for the children • Support daily routines, activities, and age-appropriate enrichment • Work collaboratively and harmoniously with other household staff and caregivers • Assist with light cooking, such as breakfasts and snacks, as needed • Drive and safely transport children to activities and appointments as needed • Travel with the family occasionally as needed • Take a proactive role in planning age-appropriate enrichment, educational activities, reading, play, and outings that support the children's development • Anticipate the children's needs and take initiative without requiring constant direction • Remain fully present and engaged with the children during working hours, with personal phone use limited to breaks and urgent needs • Support child-related organization and upkeep, including children's belongings, play areas, and supplies Qualifications • Genuine warmth, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset • Strong communication and organizational skills • Confident swimming skills • Comfortable working as part of a larger household team • Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and detail oriented • Comfortable working in a dynamic household where needs may evolve over time • French-speaking strongly preferred; other languages a plus • Genuinely invested in building a long-term relationship with the family, not seeking a short-term placement • Career nanny/governess who views private childcare and early childhood development as a long-term profession • Demonstrated longevity with previous families strongly preferred • Background in early childhood education, child development, preschool teaching, or a related field strongly preferred • Proactive, self-directed, and able to anticipate the needs of a busy household • Experience working successfully in fully staffed private households strongly preferred • Comfortable with reasonable schedule flexibility, including occasional earlier starts, later evenings, or last-minute adjustments as family needs arise Requirements • Minimum 5 years of professional private-family nanny/governess experience, with demonstrated longevity in prior positions strongly preferred • CPR and First Aid certification • Experience with infants and young children • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record • Full legal eligibility to work in the United States • Strong verifiable references • Open to occasional travel with the family • Must be comfortable with dogs Salary and Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications • Paid time off and sick days offered • Housing arrangement (live-in or live-out) to be discussed based on candidate fit