Private Family in Redding, CT Seeking an Experienced Career Nanny
Position: Full-Time Career Nanny / Family Assistant
Location: Redding, Connecticut
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 11:30 AM–6:00 PM, and Saturday, approximately 12:00 PM–4:00 PM. Occasional flexibility for earlier starts, evenings, weekends, family events, and travel is required. Final schedule and guaranteed hours to be confirmed.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience; the family is open to higher compensation for an exceptional candidate.
Start Date: To be determined
Relocation: Open to relocation for the right candidate
Living Arrangements: Live-in position with a private, beautifully designed guest cottage on the family’s property.
About the Family
A warm, creative, nature-loving family in Redding, CT, is seeking an exceptional career nanny to care for their one-year-old daughter and provide light family-assistant support. The family lives on a rural property with a farm, beautiful outdoor spaces, and beloved family dogs. They value kindness, honesty, respect, curiosity, and laughter and are looking for a nurturing, developmentally minded professional who hopes to grow with their daughter through the toddler and preschool years and beyond.
Both parents work from home and are hands-on, collaborative, and respectful of their nanny’s expertise. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while also partnering closely with the parents. The family occasionally hosts social gatherings and frequently travels domestically and internationally, so discretion, sound judgment, and flexibility are important.
Children
One-year-old daughter who is curious, happy, and enjoys books, music, animals, exploring, and spending time outdoors.
Home Size
Rural property with a farm, outdoor space, and a private guest cottage for the nanny.
Pets
Family dogs. The nanny must genuinely enjoy dogs and be comfortable providing occasional pet care as needed.
Household Staff
Not specified.
Responsibilities
Childcare & Development
Provide attentive, loving, and engaged care throughout the day, prioritizing the child’s safety, well-being, and development.
Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that encourage physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive development.
Incorporate books, music, sensory play, art, conversation, outdoor exploration, and outings into the child’s daily routine.
Support developmental milestones and maintain consistent routines for naps, diapering, feeding, and daily care.
Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
Maintain the child’s nursery, toys, books, play areas, belongings, and laundry.
Follow the family’s no-screen-time approach and remain fully present and engaged with the child.
Provide affectionate, responsive care, including cuddling, holding, and rocking the child to sleep as appropriate.
Light Family Assistant Support
Help maintain tidy, organized kitchen, living, and play areas.
Load and unload the dishwasher, unpack groceries, and wash and prepare fruits and vegetables.
Assist with simple family meal preparation and occasionally prepare a wholesome family meal.
Run occasional errands and restock household essentials.
Help prepare for family gatherings, trips, and other household needs.
Provide light pet care as needed, including occasional dog bathing or other mutually agreed-upon tasks.
Proactively assist where appropriate while maintaining childcare and the child’s development as the primary responsibility.
This is primarily a childcare position with light family-assistant duties, not a housekeeping or chef position.
Travel
Travel with the family on domestic and international trips.
Maintain the child’s routines and provide consistent, attentive care while away from home.
Adapt comfortably to different cultures, environments, and travel schedules.
Be available for occasional overnight responsibilities and schedule flexibility during travel.
Ideal Candidate / Requirements
Minimum of…