Intentional, Rhythmic, Devotional New Jersey Family Seeks Nurturing, Flexible Waldorf Hearted Nanny

Blissful Voyage; Chatham (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Guaranteed Hours

Overtime

Sick days

Paid Vacation

Personal Vehicle Use

Groceries coverage

Job summary

Blissful Voyage is seeking a compassionate nanny to care for two young boys in a live-in (or near live-out) arrangement in New Jersey. The role emphasizes Waldorf-based activities, creative early childhood development, and a warm, faith-centered family environment.

The nanny will support driving, daily routines, and light domestic tasks while fostering a safe, nurturing home. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in-home childcare, CPR/First Aid certifications, and excellent references.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young children (1 and 3 years old) in a home setting.
• Ability to follow Waldorf-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
• Willingness to drive and transport children as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for two young children in a live-in or near live-out arrangement.
• Follow routines with flexibility to accommodate demanding work schedules.
• Support light home organization and meal prep for children; supervise safe activities.

Skills

Driving

Childcare experience

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Welcome into our rhythm. We are a warm, devoted family seeking a conscious care partner to join us in guiding, nurturing, and deeply supporting our two energetic young boys. This live-in role (or very closely-located live-out) is a collaborative partnership centered on mindful caregiving and creative early childhood development. We appreciate your interest and only hold space for those with a genuine devotion to children, bringing the necessary mindset and rich experience. We are a call away! ( 909) 74-BLISS (909-742-5477)

START DATE: September 2026

WHO YOU’LL CARE FOR

Two children, ages 1 and 3 years.

OUR CHILDREN ARE

Wonderful sons, who fill our home with distinct, beautiful personalities. Though they approach the world differently, they share a deep curiosity and a budding bond that anchors our family.

Fritz

Our Observant Thinker. Turning 3 August, Fritz is a careful observer who prefers to understand and process new things before diving in. While he is high-energy and an avid climber in the comfort of home, he is slow to warm up in unfamiliar environments, thriving on routine rather than surprises. Fritz has an incredible memory, a passion for learning how things work, and a love for books, music, and dancing. He is also completely captivated by autos—anything with wheels, big trucks, lawn mowers—and loves mimicking real-world work by vacuuming and blowing leaves.

Hans

Our Radiant Explorer. Turning 1 this August, Hans is our ray of sunshine. He wakes up every morning bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Incredibly joyful and affectionate, Hans rarely cries unless he is hungry or overtired. He is our little engineer, meticulously exploring his environment by opening drawers, opening doors, and taking things apart to examine their inner workings. Hans adores his big brother and has already inherited Fritz’s passion for wheels, alongside a growing love for books, music and his play kitchen.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, deeply creative, and flexible live-in (or very closely-located live-out) nanny to act as a hands-on care partner in raising and supporting our boys. The ideal candidate is also dedicated, has energy to keep up with two young boys, a strong background in Waldorf and/or Reggio Emilia education and can confidently lead a Waldorf-based curriculum while navigating the dynamic developmental shifts of early childhood.

We are an active, intentional Christian family who raises our children with a warm foundation in faith and the natural rhythms of life. We attend church on Sundays, say grace before meals, and center holidays like Christmas and Easter around their true religious meanings (such as emphasizing the birth of Jesus rather than Santa Claus). We welcomingly invite candidates of all faith backgrounds, provided you fully respect, support, and help uphold these cherished family practices and rhythms.

Waldorf principles shape our home, daily rhythms, and family history, which we beautifully blend with some Montessori and Reggio Emilia influences. We prioritize the imagination, creativity, and play-based focus of Waldorf and Reggio Emilia approaches. Our toys primarily come from Sarah's Silks, Bella Luna, etc. We focus a lot on imaginative play and natural materials. The music in our home is primarily Broadway, classical music, folk songs, Christian music and children's music by Raffi or other more folk-style children's performers. We are a primarily screen-free household. Television is limited to one hour on Friday nights, and the boys watch German-language children's videos (to prepare them for German school on Saturday morning), ballet performances, particularly The Royal Ballet's performance of The Tales of Beatrix Potter, Broadway musicals and the occasional gardening or baking show or sports game. All television is watched as a family activity with their parents.

Our family's lifestyle centers around a deep appreciation for the performing arts and hands-on outdoor experiences. Leveraging my background in classical opera and our shared passion for ballet and Broadway, my husband and I take weekly in-home piano lessons every Friday morning—a musical tradition our son, Fritz, will join this fall. We actively foster this love for the stage in our young boys by taking them to age-appropriate children's performances as often as possible. Closer to home, we cultivate a large garden each spring and summer; this season, we have focused on teaching Fritz how to grow his own tomatoes and cucumbers.

We view nannies as professionals and, therefore, are committed to maintaining clear expectations and boundaries to set everyone up for success!

• Will follow routines, but can go with the flow sometimes. While your core schedule and routines will remain consistent, we want to emphasize that flexibility is an important part of this role. Because we both have extremely demanding careers, our primary goal in seeking live-in support is having reliable backup when our work days extend unexpectedly. There will be times when we need you to step in if we are running late or need to leave early. We are also open to a live-out arrangement if you happen to live nearby and prefer that option.
• Is comfortable driving. You would need to drive Hans to his baby classes (he goes weekly to a baby gym class, baby music class and baby playgroup) and would need to pick Fritz up from his morning preschool class. We have a vehicle that the nanny would use to drive the children.
• Can confidently follow the Waldorf-based Wondergarten homeschool curriculum with our 3-year-old, intentionally integrating our 1-year-old into the daily and weekly rhythm.
• Manages evening routines, dinner, and bedtime when our professional schedules require late nights in New York City.
• Proactively supports with light home organization tasks, such as restocking supplies, organizing play areas, preparing meals for the children and keeping a tidy environment.
• Is open to light domestic travel. We occasionally travel for work to client meetings and would love the option to have the nanny accompany us to allow us to bring our children and provide assistance during the work portion of the trip.
• Can swim, for safety reasons. We have a gated pool. We have a policy that there needs to be at least two adults at the pool for anyone to swim, so would not anticipate asking the nanny to take the kids in the pool unless there was another adult out there.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

RATE: $30-40 per hour on payroll. We are open to negotiation.

SCHEDULE: Standard weekly hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Mondays and 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday. On most Fridays, the schedule will be 7:30am to 12pm, as the boys’ grandparents will pick them up for the second half of the day. However, there will be about one Friday every 4-5 weeks where the grandparents will not be available, and the nanny will be needed from 7:30am-4:30pm.

Because our work schedules vary, we need someone who can be flexible. This includes occasionally going back on-duty at 8:00 PM if we are stuck late in New York, as well as occasional early starts around 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM if we have to make an early commute.

There will be a minimum 35 hours per week with a guarantee for all 52 weeks of the year.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance Stipend, Guaranteed Hours, Overtime, Sick days, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal Use of Employer Vehicle with Local Gas Coverage, Coverage of all Groceries

We follow the New York Stock Exchange holidays, which are New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Of those holidays, we offer paid days off for Good Friday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and request that the nanny be prepared to work the remaining holidays at overtime pay.

We provide a vehicle to use during childcare duties, and personal use during off-duty hours is permitted subject to us receiving prior notice. We cover all local fuel expenses and fully pay for the nanny’s auto insurance on this vehicle; however, we ask the nanny be responsible for fuel costs incurred during personal trips that exceed 30 minutes from the home area.

We provide a weekly stipend to cover the cost of a New Jersey state health insurance plan. For instances where the nanny travels with us, the nanny receives an additional premium per day for the duration of the trip.

We cover all groceries and ingredients purchased to prepare meals at home, including both working and off-duty meals. We do not cover dining outside of the home, including during work hours, unless discussed with and approved by us in advance.

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Trusted: Must Haves

• Deep Presence. A calm, grounded demeanor. You value awareness, active listening, and connection over control.
• Blissful Spirit. Embody integrity, passion, strong communication skills, reliability, emotional intelligence, compassion, and professionalism.
• Safety Foundations. Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain it before being matched with a family) plus a clean, verifiable driving record. Must pass a comprehensive background check and be willing to undergo fingerprinting & a character/psychological assessment.
• Proven Experience. At least 5+ years of verifiable, in-home professional childcare experience experience. 7+ years is preferred. Must have an updated and professional nanny resume highlighting relevant experience and glowing professional and personal references.
• Education. A working understanding of child development & current best practices.
• Work Authorization. Must be legally authorized to work in the country where opportunities are sought
• Commitment & Clarity. Clear and consistent availability that aligns with family needs, with a minimum commitment of 1 year.
• Reliable transportation. Access to a dependable vehicle (if applicable for the role). Often, families provide vehicles..

Lovely to Haves

Worldly

• Well-traveled. The natural zest for adventure and ability to adapt to different environments.
• Second Language. Fluency in a secondary language to promote early linguistic immersion. Many of us nannies & educators are fluent in Spanish, French, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese, Creole, Italian, Portugese & beyond.
• Higher Education. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field.

Inspired

• Familiarity with Whole-child Pedagogical Philosophies. We deeply resonate with alternative approaches to learning. 85% of us are certified Montessori, RIE, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia.
• Specialized Certifications. Backgrounds in Newborn Care (NCS), postpartum support, or special needs care.
• Creative Expression. Confident abilities in art, music, dance, or gardening that you can naturally integrate into the daily routine.
• Wellness & Modalities. Training or personal practice in infant massage, yoga, or pediatric mindfulness.
• Eco-Conscious Mindset. Interest or experience in managing organic households, sustainability, and green living practices.
• Athleticism: