JB093 - Nanny/Governess - Miami, FL

British American Household Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in or live-out housing

Paid time off

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks an experienced nanny/governess in a Miami household for a long-term role. The position offers flexibility between live-in or live-out, with housing discussed based on fit. Local candidates preferred, with relocation considered for exceptional talent.

The role requires warmth, strong communication, and a long-term commitment to the family’s children, including travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Genuine warmth, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Confident swimming skills.
• French-speaking strongly preferred; other languages a plus.
• Career nanny/governess with long-term commitment.
• Background in early childhood education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, hands-on care for the children and support daily routines.
• Plan age-appropriate enrichment, reading, play, and outings.
• Work with other household staff and caregivers.
• Assist with light cooking such as breakfasts and snacks.
• Drive and transport children to activities and appointments.
• Travel with the family occasionally.
• Anticipate children's needs and take initiative.
• Limit personal phone use during work hours.

Skills

Warmth & flexibility

Communication

Organizational skills

Punctual & reliable

Team player

Education

Early childhood education

Child development

Preschool teaching

Job description

Overview

A warm, family-oriented household in Miami is seeking an experienced, loving Nanny/Governess to join their childcare team on a long-term basis. The family values genuine warmth, flexibility, and a true sense of partnership with the role. They are looking for someone who wants to grow with the family and become a lasting, trusted presence in the children's lives, not simply someone filling a position for a short stretch.

The family is open to either a live-in or live-out arrangement depending on the right candidate, with housing being a secondary consideration to finding the best overall fit. Local candidates are preferred, though the family will consider an exceptional candidate from further away who is open to relocating.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, hands-on, attentive care for the children
• Support daily routines, activities, and age-appropriate enrichment
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with other household staff and caregivers
• Assist with light cooking, such as breakfasts and snacks, as needed
• Drive and safely transport children to activities and appointments as needed
• Travel with the family occasionally as needed
• Take a proactive role in planning age-appropriate enrichment, educational activities, reading, play, and outings that support the children's development
• Anticipate the children's needs and take initiative without requiring constant direction
• Remain fully present and engaged with the children during working hours, with personal phone use limited to breaks and urgent needs
• Support child-related organization and upkeep, including children's belongings, play areas, and supplies

Qualifications

• Genuine warmth, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Confident swimming skills
• Comfortable working as part of a larger household team
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and detail oriented
• Comfortable working in a dynamic household where needs may evolve over time
• French-speaking strongly preferred; other languages a plus
• Genuinely invested in building a long-term relationship with the family, not seeking a short-term placement
• Career nanny/governess who views private childcare and early childhood development as a long-term profession
• Demonstrated longevity with previous families strongly preferred
• Background in early childhood education, child development, preschool teaching, or a related field strongly preferred
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to anticipate the needs of a busy household
• Experience working successfully in fully staffed private households strongly preferred
• Comfortable with reasonable schedule flexibility, including occasional earlier starts, later evenings, or last-minute adjustments as family needs arise

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional private-family nanny/governess experience, with demonstrated longevity in prior positions strongly preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience with infants and young children
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Full legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Strong verifiable references
• Open to occasional travel with the family
• Must be comfortable with dogs

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time off and sick days offered
• Housing arrangement (live-in or live-out) to be discussed based on candidate fit