Live-in Travel Nanny

My Kensington Nanny; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in

Job summary

My Kensington Nanny is seeking a live-in nanny to care for two children, ages 5 and 7, with the 7-year-old having level 1 autism. The role emphasizes creating predictable routines, patience, and supportive social-emotional growth in a travel-ready household.

Ideal candidates are active, adaptable, and comfortable with extended travel, including weeks away during the summer, with a schedule that runs Wednesday through Sunday and includes mornings and late afternoons/evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for autistic children strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain routines and supervise multiple children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the children and ensure safety throughout the day.
• Maintain consistent, predictable daily routines for meals, play, and bedtime.
• Support the 7-year-old with transitions, sensory needs, and emotional regulation.
• Follow strategies recommended by the parents and the child’s therapists or care team.
• Plan age-appropriate developmental play for both children.
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical milestones.
• Encourage reading and literacy skills.
• Lead sensory, creative, and outdoor activities.
• Attend classes, appointments, playdates, and outings.
• Track developmental progress and share updates with the parents.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks.
• Keep play areas, children’s rooms, kitchen, and common spaces tidy after use.

Skills

Patience

Active/energetic

Experience with autistic children

Travel flexibility

Safety-conscious

Job description

As a live-in nanny for this busy household, your primary focus is the development and daily flow of two children, ages 5 and 7. A key part of this role is supporting the 7-year-old, who has level 1 autism, with consistency, patience, and structure. This includes maintaining predictable routines, helping with transitions, and supporting social and emotional growth in a calm, encouraging way. The family travels often, sometimes for up to nine weeks at a time in the summer. Smaller trips also occur to destinations such as the Bahamas, Aspen, and New York. This role is a great fit for a nanny who is active, adaptable, and enjoys travel.

Ideal Nanny:

Responsible, active, patient, and loving; great energy to keep up and be active with the kids; previous experience caring for autistic children strongly preferred; flexible for extended travel and schedule needs beyond the standard hours.

Schedule:

• Live-in 5 days per week: Wednesday to Sunday
• Hours during weekdays: 6:30am-8:30am and 3pm-7/8pm
• Mondays and Tuesdays off (stay or go home on off-duty days)

Duties:

• Supervise the children and ensure safety throughout the day
• Maintain consistent, predictable daily routines for meals, play, and bedtime
• Support the 7-year-old with transitions, sensory needs, and emotional regulation
• Follow strategies recommended by the parents and the child’s therapists or care team
• Plan age-appropriate developmental play for both children
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical milestones
• Encourage reading and literacy skills
• Lead sensory, creative, and outdoor activities
• Attend classes, appointments, playdates, and outings
• Track developmental progress and share updates with the parents
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks
• Keep play areas, children’s rooms, kitchen, and common spaces tidy after use