TRAVELLING NANNY – Como, Italy/traveling to USA and other destinations in Europe
Live in / possibility to have a separate apartment
Number/Ages of the children: newborn baby and 2.5 year old (who goes to school)
Duties:
Standard Care: hygiene/maintaining the schedule and routine – Preparation of most meals for the children, also in advance – Laundry/changing bed linens when traveling and maintaining the inventory of the clothing – Tidying up the children’s rooms and play areas around the house – Planning educational activities (budget provided for materials) – Dropping and picking up at school – Taking to the park/activities nearby – Help potty training and other developmental milestones Household: – Occasional grocery shopping – Help with the dishes – Taking the trash out
Requirements:
5+ years experience in childcare
Experience with infants is a plus
Knowledge of Montessori approach
Happy to travel 40% of the time (to Europe and North America)*
Fluent in English, conversational in Italian. French would be a plus.
EU passport or EU working visa
Driving License
Paediatric First Aid Certification
Ability to Swim/Comfortable on Boats
Dynamic and energetic person, open- minded, global perspective and adventurous to explore with family
Some cooking experience and awareness or at least curiosity around kids nutrition and overall food and health
*Travel Expectation: up to 40%, mainly long weekends and one potential long annual trip up to 1-2 months at a time(US, EU mainly)
Flexibility: The Family may need to book or extend travel with relatively short-notice, barring any pre-agreed vacation the expectation is that the candidate will work where the family is based – Experience Traveling: the candidate may be expected to go ahead to a destination in advance of the Family to get the accommodation ready for the kids (grocery shopping etc), or navigating locally for some hours with the kids
Proactivity: Attention to detail and thinking ahead to the needs of the children and the family
Working hours: 40 hours per week (including 1-2 evenings a week) with some flexibility
Accommodation: own separate apartment in close proximity or a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom within the family home
Salary: 1,000£+ net per week – based on individual’s experience
Starting date: October 2022 (finalised ASAP, open to start the contract earlier)