Location: College Grove, TN 37046
Pets: 1 dog, toy goldendoodle that often lives with grandparents


SCHEDULE
Typical hours: Monday – Friday (45 – 50 hours per week) between 8 am to 6 pm
*occasionally shifting some hours to a weekend day if needed.
**During the lighter times of year (see below) some weeks may only be 35-40 hours, or less. Family will guarantee hours regardless.

***The family has a non-traditional and fluid schedule with different times of year being more or less busy for them:
November – December 2024: M-F 40 hours/week, Tennessee-based. No travel.
January –April/May 2025: M-F + some weekend hours 45 – 50 hours per week, dad is in spring training. Light travel between TN and FL.
June – September 2025: Busiest time of year, heavy travel, TN + domestic
October/November 2025: TBD, still some travel, TN + FL
November – January 2025: Light work week, 35 – 40 hours, Tennessee-based, no travel.

Start date: Anytime between 11/1/24 – 12/2/24
Duration: Long-term, the right fit will want to grow with the family for several years


THE DETAILS

This growing family is looking for a nanny with the biggest heart to join them in the next chapter of their lives as a family of 4! They are expecting a little girl this Fall, promoting their 2 year old to big brother status. This new chapter will be very new for everyone as they are expecting their tiny blessing to be born with Down Syndrome. Navigating this new space will be brand new, and mom will need a true partner to help her, especially once dad is in spring training in early 2025 and playing out of state as a professional athlete from March – October. Soon enough, the family will join dad as much as they can, and their Nanny/FA will join in the adventurous lifestyle as well.

The family is very close-knit and values spending time together, fueling their bodies with natural & wholesome foods (they have a cow and chickens!), prioritizing their Christian faith above anything else, and having the highest integrity in all parts of their life. Mom is an OCD planner, but this year is a little unpredictable with not knowing exactly what their little girl will need.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare meals and snacks for children, help with meal planning and family meal prep (family may hire a chef.)
• Assist with child-related tasks (bathing, organizing toys, and keeping areas tidy).
• Play with and monitor the children indoors and outdoors (yard, park, and activities) and facilitate activities outside of the home or playdates.
• Support homeschooling activities when needed, they have a Montessori inspired style of play and learning time which includes lots of independence.
• Manage children’s laundry, dishes, and basic household chores (dishwasher, counters, trash).
• Run errands, keep stock of household items, and assist mom with anything home or family related that comes up.
• No screen time allowed; the family believes true connection and fostering relationships happens screen-free.
• Travel with the family

KEY QUALITIES:
• Accepting of disabilities, no prior experience is needed, but a big, patient heart is for both baby and mama.
• Flexible with a fluid schedule (especially around baseball season).
• Knowledgeable in child development.
• Supports the family’s strong faith-centered values.
• Align with a firm and authoritative parenting approach that has a foundation of giving and teaching respect.
• Having an innate sense of when to engage in play and when to observe/give space to the child, when to give choices to allow the children to meet expectations, and when to step in/out in family situations.
• Comfortable with maintaining a health-conscious diet for the family.
• Treats the family environment as their own, sharing meals and participating in family life.
• Acts as a supportive, extra pair of hands, especially while one parent is frequently away.
• Has a sense of humor and comfortable in a home of jokesters
• Professional and mindful public presentation – the family is in the media a lot
• Unmatched work ethic: Instill perseverance and resilience in the children. Never give up on a task, even when frustrated—take breaks if needed but always work toward a solution.


REQUIREMENTS
• 5 years of professional nanny experience
• 1 year of family assisting or similar
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with ages NB – 3 years old
• Longevity in former childcare roles
• Travel-ready and able to travel for up to 50% of the year, most trips are 3-10 days long.
• Experience traveling as a nanny
• Valid driver’s license, family will provide a vehicle for work-purposes
• Clear background check
• Adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and pivot
• Open to working with children with disabilities
• Strong references from former childcare employers
• Long-term career-nanny goals


COMPENSATION
Hourly: $25 - $32/hour based on qualifications
PTO, Paid Time Off, Holidays off: offered
Health insurance stipend: offered