Specialized Nanny/Child Care Provider

Job Summary
Specialized Nanny / Child Development & Behavioral Support Provider

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and proactive full-time childcare professional to support a bright, energetic 6-year-old child who benefits from emotional, behavioral, and developmental support.

This role is ideal for someone experienced working with children with ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, sensory sensitivities, impulsivity, or strong-willed behaviors. We are looking for a calm, patient, and confident caregiver who can provide nurturing care while supporting independence, emotional regulation, structure, and healthy development.

Candidates with backgrounds in Occupational Therapy, child development, behavioral therapy, special education, psychology, developmental support, or OT-informed caregiving are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a high-level therapeutic nanny / developmental support role that combines attentive childcare with emotional coaching, structured routines, enrichment, and developmental support.

Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates are a plus.

Schedule

● Rotating shifts

● 3–4 days per week

● 8–13 hour shifts

● Typical hours:

○ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

○ 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

● Availability for 4–5 weekend days per month required

Responsibilities

● Provide attentive, nurturing, and consistent full-time care

● Build a strong, trusting relationship with the child

● Support emotional regulation using calm, strengths-based approaches

● Respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, consistency, and clear boundaries

● Use co-regulation, redirection, sensory strategies, and structured routines to support transitions and reduce dysregulation

● Foster independence, confidence, and age-appropriate self-help skills

● Support development in communication, social-emotional growth, executive functioning, adaptive skills, and physical development

● Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, movement, learning, and exploration

● Incorporate outdoor activities, field trips, sensory-friendly play, and hands-on learning opportunities

● Assist with daily routines, including hygiene, dressing, meals, organization, and child-related responsibilities

● Safely transport the child to and from school, appointments, and activities

● Observe behavioral patterns, triggers, and developmental progress, communicating effectively with family and relevant caregivers

● Collaborate with parents, household staff, educators, and therapists to maintain consistency and structure

● Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree preferred

● 2+ years of experience in childcare, developmental support, behavioral support, education, therapy, or related fields

● Experience supporting children with ADHD, sensory needs, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or neurodivergent needs strongly preferred

● Strong understanding of child development and developmental milestones

● Knowledge of emotional regulation, executive functioning support, positive behavioral strategies, or OT-informed care preferred

● Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

● Calm, patient, and emotionally regulated under pressure

● Ability to create structure while remaining flexible and attuned

● Flexible schedule

● Clean background check and driving record

● Reliable transportation required

Ideal Candidate

● Warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned

● Calm under pressure

● Highly observant and proactive

● Skilled at balancing structure with flexibility

● Professional, discreet, and collaborative

● Passionate about child development and helping children thrive

We are seeking someone who can provide both exceptional childcare and meaningful developmental support in a structured, positive, and highly engaged environment.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person