Live-in Nanny and Household Assistant Opportunity in Center City Philadelphia
We are a professional couple in our late 30s seeking a dedicated and versatile full-time, live-in nanny to join our family starting July 2025. This position offers a unique opportunity to care for our first child, a newborn (3 months old at the start date), and assist with household management while enjoying a competitive salary, comfortable living arrangements in our modern home in the heart of Philadelphia, exciting travel opportunities, and potential for overtime on scheduled days off.
About Our Family:
- Parents: A pediatrician (mother) and a management consultant (father)
- Child: Our first baby, who will be 3 months old when the position starts
- Home: A new, modern, and comfortable house in Center City Philadelphia
- Pet: A friendly 4-year-old Bernedoodle
- Lifestyle: The father travels frequently for work; family travels multiple times per year
- Additional Support: We have a weekly cook and professional cleaning service
- Travel: Multiple domestic and international trips throughout the year
Position Details:
- Start Date: July 2025
- Base Salary: $44,000 per year
- Location: Center City Philadelphia, with frequent domestic and international travel
- Regular Schedule: 6 days per week, typically 7 AM to 7 PM, with one full day off per week
- Overtime: Opportunities may be available on scheduled days off, compensated at overtime rates
- Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation per year
- Healthcare: Monthly stipend provided for healthcare expenses
Responsibilities:
Childcare:
- Provide attentive and nurturing care for our newborn baby
- Assist with the baby's daily routines, including feeding, diaper changes, bathing, and naps
- Create a stimulating environment to support the baby's developmental milestones
- Maintain a consistent sleep and feeding schedule
- Prepare and sterilize bottles, and eventually introduce solid foods (with parents' guidance)
- Keep the nursery clean, organized, and safe
- Do baby's laundry and maintain a hygienic environment
- Document the baby's daily activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Coordinate with parents regarding the baby's care and development
- Accompany the child to various activities, potentially including visits to our country clubs
- Provide care and maintain routines during domestic and international travel
Household Management:
- Assist with general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and organized home
- Perform light cleaning duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and tidying common areas
- Help with laundry and ironing for the entire family
- Grocery shopping and running errands as needed
- Basic organization and decluttering of living spaces
- Assist with care for our 4-year-old Bernedoodle, including walks and feeding
- Help manage household schedules and appointments
- Assist with travel preparations, including packing for the child
Additional:
- Accompany the family on domestic and international trips multiple times per year
- Maintain open communication with family members about household needs and tasks
- Be comfortable working independently, especially during father's business trips
- Potentially accompany the child to country club facilities for activities or outings
- Adapt to different environments and routines during travel
- Be open to occasional overtime opportunities on scheduled days off, as needed by the family
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of professional childcare experience, with specific experience caring for infants
- Experience in household management and general domestic tasks
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Current CPR and First Aid certification for infants
- Excellent references and must pass a comprehensive background check
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English
- Patient, gentle, and knowledgeable about newborn care and early childhood development
- Flexibility to occasionally work on scheduled days off when overtime opportunities arise
- Experience with breastmilk handling and storage a plus
- Knowledge of infant sleep training techniques preferred
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Comfortable with and fond of dogs, particularly large breeds
- Physical stamina to work long hours and handle the demands of infant care
- Willingness to sign and adhere to a strict confidentiality agreement
- Comfortable in upscale environments such as country clubs and high-end hotels
- Passport holder with the ability to travel internationally
- Adaptable and resourceful in various environments and cultures
Benefits:
- Private living quarters in our modern Center City Philadelphia home
- Competitive base salary with opportunities for overtime pay on scheduled days off
- Two weeks of paid vacation time per year
- Monthly healthcare stipend
- Use of a family vehicle for work-related duties
- Opportunities for professional development in early childhood care and household management
- Overtime pay for hours worked on scheduled days off, as required by law
- Potential access to country club facilities when accompanying the child
- Opportunity to travel domestically and internationally with the family
- Travel expenses covered during family trips
Additional Information:
- A paid trial period of two weeks will be required to ensure a good fit for all parties
- Annual performance reviews with the potential for salary increases based on performance
- Strict confidentiality agreement is required and must be signed before employment begins
- We value open communication and a collaborative approach to childcare and household management
- Given the demanding schedule, travel requirements, and potential for overtime, we're committed to ensuring fair compensation and adequate rest for our nanny
- While we have a weekly cook and cleaning service, the nanny is still expected to maintain cleanliness and organization between these services
- Our country club memberships may provide opportunities for engaging in activities with the child
- Travel will include both domestic and international destinations, offering exciting experiences and exposure to different cultures
- Overtime opportunities may arise on scheduled days off due to travel, special events, or other family needs, providing potential for additional earnings
We are looking for a warm, responsible individual who can provide expert care for our newborn, assist with household management, help care for our friendly Bernedoodle, and be a reliable travel companion while maintaining a professional relationship with our family. The ideal candidate will be passionate about infant care, efficient in household tasks, comfortable with dogs, adaptable to new environments, and ready to support our family's overall well-being both at home and while traveling.
If you are experienced in newborn care and household management, enjoy the company of dogs, love to travel, are open to occasional overtime on days off, and are excited about a rewarding live-in position in a modern home in vibrant Center City Philadelphia, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your resume, references, and a brief cover letter explaining your experience with newborn care, household management, pet care, travel, and your openness to occasional overtime on days off. Please explain why you would be an excellent fit for our family and send your application. Please note that all applicants must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of the hiring process and must be able to travel internationally.