San Francisco Bay – Travelling Nanny/Governess (up to $200,000.00)

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced, nurturing, and proactive nanny who can provide loving care while supporting our client’s two-year-old daughter’s educational, emotional, and social development.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Primary Residence)

Travel: Extensive domestic and international travel

Compensation: Approximately $200,000 per year, depending on experience

Accommodation: Private accommodation provided at all locations and during travel

Start Date: Flexible

About the Family

“We are a warm, entrepreneurial, and highly active family based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with homes in Los Angeles and New York City, and regular extended stays throughout Europe. We have a fun-loving, energetic, and curious two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and are seeking an exceptional nanny to become a trusted and valued member of our family team.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who loves travel, thrives in dynamic environments, and is passionate about early childhood development and education.”

The ideal candidate will be

• Kind, warm, and genuinely loving
• Highly organised and adaptable
• Energetic and playful
• Confident travelling internationally with young children
• Knowledgeable about child development and early education
• Comfortable working closely with entrepreneurial parents and household staff
• Looking for a long-term role with a wonderful family

Key Responsibilities

• Childcare & Development
• Provide attentive, loving, and age-appropriate care
• Plan stimulating activities that promote language, creativity, and independence
• Support early learning through reading, arts and crafts, music, and educational play
• Encourage healthy routines and positive behaviour
• Manage naps, meals, hygiene, and bedtime routines
• Monitor developmental milestones and proactively suggest enriching activities

Travel Support

• Accompany the family on frequent domestic and international trips
• Pack and organise the child’s belongings
• Maintain routines across time zones and changing environments
• Coordinate travel essentials, snacks, toys, and educational materials
• Household Collaboration
• Work as part of a larger household team
• Communicate clearly with parents and other staff
• Maintain the child’s wardrobe, toys, and nursery in excellent order
• Coordinate classes, playdates, and activities

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with additional evenings, weekends, and travel support as needed. Flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of professional childcare experience
• Extensive experience with toddlers
• Previous experience travelling internationally with families
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education and developmental milestones
• Excellent references from prior employers
• Valid passport and ability to travel freely
• Clean driving record and willingness to drive
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to swim preferred
• Background in Montessori, Norland, RIE, or similar educational philosophies is a plus
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a bonus

Preferred Qualities

• Positive, calm, and discreet
• Self-starting and highly dependable
• Physically active and able to keep up with an energetic toddler
• Professional yet affectionate
• Excited to become a long-term, trusted member of the family

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of approximately $200,000 annually
• Private accommodation provided
• Health insurance stipend or coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Travel expenses fully covered
• Opportunity to travel extensively and experience exceptional destinations

First stage interviews will commence 20th- 27th May while the clients are in London.

Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply swiftly with their CV and covering letter outlining their experience with this particular age group and their overall suitability for the post.

Please email kate@thestaffdirectory.com with your full application. The clients will also require references before any face-to-face meeting.