Globally minded family seeks an exceptional, highly skilled, nurturing, and dynamic International Educational Nanny for their two young boys, ages one and three. The family splits their time between Costa Rica (7–8 months), Madrid (2 months), New York City (monthly travel), and they are seeking a professional who can provide seamless, nurturing childcare while fostering intellectual, emotional, and social development through play-based learning. The family values education and child development in a loving, structured environment.
This live-in position requires a dedicated professional to travel with the family to all destinations. The ideal candidate will combine the warmth and attentiveness of a nanny with an educational background to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for both children. The role emphasizes fostering cognitive, emotional, and social growth using philosophies such as Montessori, Waldorf, or other child-centered, play-based approaches.
Responsibilities:
Provide full-time, live-in childcare for a one-year-old and a three-year-old.
Implement age-appropriate educational activities and play-based learning experiences.
Support the three-year-old’s pre-K learning and extend it through enrichment activities outside school hours.
Encourage language, motor, social, and cognitive development tailored to each child’s needs.
Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
Travel with the family to all locations, ensuring seamless care and stability during transitions.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding daily activities, developmental milestones, and progress reports.
Provide light household assistance related to childcare as needed.
Schedule: 5-6 days per week, live-in
Requirements:
Professional experience as a nanny or early childhood educator with nanny experience.
Formal educational background in teaching, early childhood education/a related field, or in the private home.
Fluency in English required; Spanish fluency preferred.
Flexibility to travel internationally and domestically with the family.
Ability to create structured, yet playful learning experiences based on Montessori, Waldorf, or other child-centered educational philosophies.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Warm, patient, adaptable, and proactive personality.
Compensation/Benefits:
Family will consider all competitive professional salary/rates reflecting experience and qualifications for the right person $60+ per hour
Live-in accommodations are provided in Costa Rica and during travel.
Opportunity to work with a dynamic, internationally minded family in enriching locations.
Supportive environment that values professional development and creativity.