NATIONWIDE SEARCH: CHARLESTON, SC FAMILY SEEKING LEAD NANNY/FAMILY MANAGER

The Nanny League, Inc.; Ashleyville (SC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Charleston family is seeking a full-time Lead Nanny/Family Manager to oversee their children's daily lives and household logistics. Ideal candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and 5+ years of childcare experience. This role includes responsibilities like managing schedules and providing loving support to the family while ensuring seamless operations in a busy household.

Benefits

Paid relocation

PTO

Paid holidays

Healthcare stipend

Travel pay

Qualifications

• Must be travel-ready for domestic and international trips.
• Up to date first-aid & CPR certification.
• 5+ years of childcare experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Manage children's schedules and logistics.
• Drive children to and from school and activities.
• Prepare healthy meals and oversee children's laundry.

Skills

Organization

Calm under pressure

Proactivity

Education

BA/BS College Degree or AA in related field

5+ years of professional nanny experience

Job description

Overview

NATIONWIDE SEARCH: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A vibrant and busy Charleston family of five is seeking a highly capable, proactive, and experienced FULL-TIME, LIVE-OUT LEAD NANNY/FAMILY MANAGER to take the reins in managing the children’s daily lives and household logistics. This role is not just about childcare—it is about owning the mental load related to the children’s schedules, planning, communication, and coordination. This is a unique opportunity for a confident professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced, and loving family environment.

The family has three children—ages 9, 7, and 4—and needs someone who is as sharp as they are nurturing. The schedule for this role is Sunday through Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM, with occasional flexibility for overnights or additional hours when the parents travel or during particularly busy periods (overtime rates apply). The ideal start date is mid-August.

This family is seeking someone who is calm under pressure, exceptionally organized, and ready to take full initiative in managing the children’s lives. That includes managing school and activity schedules, packing for outings and trips, coordinating playdates and enrichment activities, tracking and communicating with schools and caregivers, and keeping tabs on what the family needs 24/7. The Lead Nanny/Family Manager will work closely with a stay-at-home mom and should be comfortable tag-teaming and stepping into a leadership role when needed. The children are all enrolled in school programs between 8 AM and 2:30 PM, and they participate in a range of extracurricular activities.

This is a role for someone who can anticipate needs before they arise, streamline systems, and bring clarity and calm to a bustling household. Responsibilities include driving the children to and from school and activities, managing all aspects of the children’s schedules, maintaining tidy, organized child-related areas, overseeing children’s laundry, preparing healthy meals for the children, and being a consistent and loving presence. The candidate must be travel-ready, as the family travels both domestically and internationally and often brings caregivers along.

The home is located in a walkable part of Charleston, with easy access to parks and libraries. The family has three friendly dogs and one cat, so comfort with animals is essential. Light pet care (letting them out or feeding during overnights) may be requested. The family has a separate Household Manager for non-child related responsibilities and a nanny during the week.

This is a long-term role for a true professional who takes pride in being a critical part of a well-run household. The family offers a generous compensation package including $40+/hour gross (via payroll, based on experience), paid relocation, PTO, paid holidays, a healthcare stipend, and travel pay. Candidates must be fully vaccinated and willing to sign an NDA.

This is more than a nanny job—it’s an executive-level role for someone who understands and excels at managing the rhythm and details of family life with intelligence, heart, and precision.

Qualifications

• BA/BS COLLEGE DEGREE | AA IN RELATED FIELD OF STUDY | OR A MINIMUM OF 5+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL NANNY EXPERIENCE
• UP TO DATE FIRST-AID & CPR CERTIFICATION (WILLINGNESS TO RENEW AS NEEDED)
• THE ABILITY TO MAKE A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT UNLESS APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY POSITION
• A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN
• 5+ YEARS OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE IN ANY FIELD
• EXCELLENT WORK AND PERSONAL REFERENCES

• U.S. DRIVER’S LICENSE (THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO NYC RESIDENTS)
• MUST BE A COMPETENT SWIMMER (IF AND WHEN REQUIRED)
• NON-SMOKER
• MUST BE LIVE-SCANNED AND REGISTERED WITH TRUSTLINE IF YOU ARE CA RESIDENT
• WILLINGNESS TO SIGN OUR NO-CELL PHONE DRIVING SIGNED GUARANTEE
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.
• WILLINGNESS TO COMPLETE OUR STOP THE SILENCE TRAINING UPON MEMBERSHIP

Hourly Rate

Targeted Annual Gross Salary (Min)

USD $40.00/Hr.

Targeted Annual Gross Salary (Max)

Number of Hours Per Week

40