Job Description: Afternoon/Evening Nanny 
Location: Fisher Island, Florida
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (with flexibility for overnight stays, occasional weekend work, and travel if the Nanny needs extra hours)
Salary: $40+ per hour
 
We are seeking a proactive, energetic, and responsible Nanny to join a dynamic household on Fisher Island. This role involves caring for two bright and active children, aged 9 and 12, with a focus on fostering a supportive, structured, and positive environment. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of warmth and discipline, embodying strong values and the ability to maintain household structure with common sense and good judgment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and responsible care for the children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Help with schoolwork and provide educational support to encourage academic success.
• Transport the children to and from school and extracurricular activities. One child attends school on Fisher Island, while the other commutes to Miami.
• Manage children’s belongings, ensuring tidiness and organization.
• Run errands, including grocery pickups and other household tasks as needed.
• Occasionally walk the family dog and assist with pet care.
• Prepare healthy snacks and simple meals; enthusiasm for cooking is a plus.
• Adapt to changing needs and schedules with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Be available for occasional overnight stays and travel (travel is infrequent).
• Guide the children in developing organizational habits and responsibility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience working with children in a similar role.
• A strong, flexible personality with common sense and sound judgment.
• Energetic, engaging, and able to relate well to children and young teens.
• Firm but kind approach; not a pushover but compassionate and understanding.
• Ability to create and maintain a structured household environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Fluent or proficient in French is a bonus.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable, with the ability to handle last-minute changes.
• Strong moral values and a good role model.
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with children and parents.