Job Description

Overview

A warm, loving family in the Southlake area of Dallas, TX, is seeking an exceptional, experienced, and nurturing Full-Time Nanny to care for their 2.5-year-old son, with another baby boy on the way! The family is looking for a long-term addition to their household who will provide consistency, structure, and thoughtful, engaging care as their family grows.

Their toddler is a bright, expressive, and curious little boy who loves books, music, storytelling, building, and imaginative play. He thrives with a structured routine and enjoys learning new things. The ideal candidate will be someone who genuinely loves working with children, has a patient and positive demeanor, and is excited to help foster his development through creative activities, educational play, and age-appropriate learning opportunities.

The family is particularly interested in candidates with an early childhood education background or experience incorporating preschool-style learning into a home environment. A formal educational background is not required, but a passion for teaching and encouraging children's natural curiosity is highly desirable.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with weekends off. This is primarily a live-out position; however, the family is open to providing live-in accommodations for an exceptional candidate relocating from another area. Private bedroom and bathroom accommodations are available within a separate, lightly used upstairs area of the home.

The family enjoys traveling and would love to find a nanny who is open to accompanying them on an extended summer trip, typically lasting approximately 3 to 8 weeks. Additional shorter trips may be offered but would generally be optional. Comfortable accommodations, meals, and travel expenses will be provided.

The household also employs a nearly full-time housekeeper, so no general housekeeping responsibilities are required. The family has one friendly Labradoodle and a swimming pool on the property.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving, and developmentally appropriate care for the family's toddler, transitioning to care for both children as the family grows.
• Develop and maintain a consistent daily routine that incorporates structured activities, independent play, outdoor time, and educational opportunities.
• Support early childhood development through reading, storytelling, music, creative projects, building activities, and imaginative play.
• Incorporate age-appropriate preschool-style lessons and assist with a light homeschooling curriculum provided by the family.
• Encourage language development, curiosity, emotional awareness, and positive social skills.
• Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for the child, with an interest in nutritious cooking highly valued.
• Assist with age-appropriate developmental milestones, including potty training and encouraging independence.
• Organize engaging activities throughout the home's indoor and outdoor play spaces.
• Encourage the child to participate in cleaning up toys and maintaining organized play areas.
• Provide attentive supervision during outdoor and poolside activities.
• Work collaboratively with the parents to maintain consistency in routines, expectations, and parenting philosophies.
• Eventually assist with outings, activities, and transportation once the family is comfortable introducing driving responsibilities.
• Accompany the family on extended summer travel, if mutually agreed upon.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is warm, patient, kind, and genuinely passionate about nurturing children. The family places tremendous value on finding someone with strong character, sound judgment, and a positive influence on their children's lives.

They would love someone who brings a thoughtful, creative, and engaging approach to childcare, balancing playfulness and affection with gentle structure and opportunities for learning.

An experienced nanny who enjoys reading, music, storytelling, and helping children explore the world around them would be a wonderful fit. Someone who is naturally organized, proactive, communicative, and confident establishing a predictable daily routine will thrive in this position.

The family is seeking a professional who values longevity, enjoys becoming part of a household's daily rhythm, and is excited to build a meaningful and lasting relationship with their children.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional childcare experience, ideally in a private household.
• Strong toddler experience and comfort caring for infants as the family grows.
• Strong professional references and a demonstrated history of long-term placements.
• Early childhood education, teaching, or preschool experience is a significant plus.
• Experience implementing age-appropriate educational activities or homeschooling curricula is highly desirable.
• Ability to prepare basic, healthy meals for children; a passion for cooking and nutrition is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Strong swimming abilities and comfort supervising children around a swimming pool.
• Comfortable working in a staffed household and around a friendly dog.
• Willingness to travel domestically for extended summer trips strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $35-$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays to be discussed.
• Health insurance or monthly health stipend to be discussed.
• Potential for discretionary annual bonuses and performance-based raises.
• Compensation to be reviewed as responsibilities expand with the arrival of the family's second child.
• Travel expenses, meals, and comfortable accommodations provided during family travel.
• Potential travel stipend.
• Live-in accommodations available for an exceptional candidate, if needed.
• Long-term opportunity with a welcoming, generous family who values and appreciates their household employees.