Full Time Nanny

Full-Time Nanny

Suburban Virginia | Live-Out | Team-Based Household

Our agency is partnering with a well-run, fully staffed private household seeking a warm, capable, and discreet full-time nanny to join an established team. This role has been created to support a growing family and to ensure consistent, thoughtful care as the needs of the children evolve.

The ideal candidate is a professional nanny who values collaboration, communicates clearly, and brings particular interest and skill in supporting socio-emotional development in early childhood, especially for children ages 2 and 7, while also being comfortable in a household with children ranging from infancy through early adolescence.

The Role

This is a team-based position within a structured household environment. The nanny will work as a peer to other nannies and take day-to-day direction from the household manager. The role requires emotional steadiness, flexibility, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with children, parents, and coworkers alike.

Success in this role looks like calm, attuned caregiving; proactive communication; and consistent follow-through within established family systems.

This household places a high value on discretion and privacy. The ideal candidate will be naturally reserved, thoughtful in communication, and respectful of the boundaries inherent in a private home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care across a range of ages (6 months to 12 years), with a primary focus on a smaller grouping at any given time
• Support socio-emotional development through responsive caregiving, clear boundaries, and age-appropriate guidance
• Follow established family routines, parenting strategies, and household guidelines
• Support daily rhythms including meals, naps, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and activities
• Serve prepared meals to children; minimal cooking only (e.g., scrambling eggs)
• Transport children locally in a family-provided vehicle (suburban driving only)
• Exercise sound judgment in day-to-day childcare decisions within clearly defined systems
• Communicate openly, honestly, and proactively with the household manager
• Work collaboratively with a team of nannies to maintain a cohesive caregiving environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 4 years of professional nanny experience
• Demonstrated interest in, or experience with, early childhood socio-emotional development
• Warm, calm, and emotionally regulated demeanor
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic household setting
• Proactive thinker who can anticipate needs and transitions
• Comfortable working within structure and taking direction
• Discreet, empathetic, and trustworthy
• Parenting style that is supportive and responsive, not rigid or authoritarian
• Honest communicator who works well as part of a team
• Brings a strong sense of professionalism and personal accountability, with pride in delivering consistent, high-quality care

Role Scope & Boundaries

This is a childcare-focused role and does not include:

• Housekeeping
• Household shopping or errands unrelated to the children
• Managing medical appointments or attending school functions
• Household or staff management responsibilities

Schedule & Commitment

This is a full-time position with a consistent, thoughtfully structured schedule.

• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Shifts will not exceed 10 hours per day
• Schedule includes every other weekend, with corresponding time off during the week

The schedule is designed to support a sustainable pace of work, ensuring caregivers are able to remain present, engaged, and consistent over time.

Requirements

• TrustLine certified
• Clean driving record
• Legal authorization to work
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain

Compensation & Environment

This role offers top-of-market compensation, stability, and the opportunity to work within a respectful, well-managed household that values professionalism, discretion, and high-quality care. It is well suited to a nanny who is passionate about early childhood development and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented setting. This role is designed for a career nanny who is focused on childcare and thrives in a dedicated, team-based environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to hello@heirloomagency.co

Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Work Location: In person