Nanny/Governess Position – Sunset Islands, Miami

Lily Pond Services LLC; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC seeks a full-time Nanny/Governess for a high-profile family based in Miami, FL, with travel to DC and other locations. The role emphasizes structured educational support, nurturing childcare, and extensive travel responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and engaging with a strong background in early childhood education and a passion for child development. Travel and live-out flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Educational background in early childhood education or psychology.
• Proven governess or high-standard nanny experience while traveling.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid U.S. passport with ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee after-school care, including school drop-off/pick-up and activities.
• Promote academic, social, and emotional development through structured activities.
• Transport the child to activities and accompany travel with family.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with household tasks as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Swimming ability

Physically fit

Organizational skills

Meal planning

Travel coordination

Creative activities

Education

Early childhood education

Psychology background

Job description

A high-profile family with one child (age 7) based in Miami, FL, with residences in DC and other locations, seeks a full-time, travel-ready Nanny/Governess. This role combines structured educational support with nurturing childcare, requiring extensive domestic and international travel. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and engaging professional with a strong background in early childhood education, a passion for child development, and enthusiasm for travel.

Schedule

• Hours: Full-time, 40-50 hours per week, primarily Monday-Friday with two days off. Flexibility is required for evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during travel.
• Core Responsibilities: After-school care starting August 18th, including school drop off and pick-up, transportation to extracurricular activities, and engaging in educational enrichment.
• Travel: Frequent travel between Miami, DC, and other residences, with occasional overnights and extended periods away.
• Arrangement: Primarily live-out, with flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Educational Support:
  • Foster academic, social, and emotional development through structured, developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Teach and reinforce reading, writing, math skills, and language exposure through reading and speaking.
  • Support social skills, including turn-taking, sharing, compromise, conflict resolution, and cooperative engagement.
  • Design and lead creative, intellectually stimulating activities to promote curiosity and cognitive growth.
  • Guide the child with intentional structure, serving as a mentor rather than passive playmate (e.g., engaging in meaningful activities beyond basic play).
• Daily Care:
  • Oversee general hygiene and promote age-appropriate independence in hygiene routines.
  • Plan and prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks to support long-term healthy eating habits, involving the child as appropriate.
  • Facilitate the child’s participation in housekeeping tasks (e.g., tidying playroom, bedroom, assisting with laundry, packing for trips).
  • Transport the child to and from scheduled activities, appointments, and outings.
  • Pack and prepare for all travel needs, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Additional Duties:
  • Maintain strict confidentiality about all family matters.
  • Assist with family errands (e.g., grocery shopping, tidying kitchen) outside of direct childcare responsibilities.
  • Act as the "head nanny" organizing schedules for self and any additional nanny, ensuring equitable division of hours and time off.
  • Collaborate diligently with the family as a team player.

Job Requirements

• Education: Strong college education, preferably in early childhood education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a governess, teacher, or professional nanny in high-standard households, with a background in traveling with children.
• Certifications:
  • CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain).
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Travel: Valid U.S. passport (EU passport beneficial); ability to travel extensively, including extended periods and overnights.
• Skills:
  • Fluency in English (additional languages a plus).
  • Ability to swim and supervise children during swimming activities.
  • Physically fit to meet the demands of travel and active childcare.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Comfortable planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Ability to design developmentally appropriate games, activities, crafts, and outings.
• Background: No criminal record; clean background check.
• Confidentiality: Strict adherence to maintaining family privacy.

Qualities

• Nurturing, cheerful, and enthusiastic, with a genuine love for working with children.
• Flexible and adaptable to the family’s dynamic travel schedule and commitments.
• Creative, with a proactive approach to developing the child’s knowledge and experiences.
• Strong communication skills, articulate, and poised.
• Energetic, self-directed, and capable of engaging with an active 7-year-old.
• Responsible and experienced, with a clear understanding of duties.
• Passionate about travel and lifelong learning.