Job Description

A loving Fort Lauderdale family is seeking an experienced, French-speaking nanny to join their bustling household of three active children (ages 6, 4.5, and 2.5). The older two attend school during the day, while the youngest keeps everyone smiling at home. Their ideal nanny is gentle, kind, polished, and takes pride in helping a home run smoothly while creating a nurturing environment for the children to thrive.

This is a long-term position with a family who values trust, reliability, and open communication. The home has an informal, easygoing atmosphere but the family does appreciate discretion and professionalism.

🧸 Key Responsibilities

• Provide loving, attentive care to three children (toddler through early elementary)
  
• Engage in age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities
  
• Encourage language development through conversation and play in proper French
  
• Homework help as needed
• Drive children to school, activities, and appointments (a personal vehicle is required or comfortable with driving a golf cart)
• Pool supervision

• Help with light meal and snack prep
  
• Household Management: Tidying play areas, organizing projects, package/mail handling, assistance with laundry (full family–folding only, no washing or drying; parents left on their bed, put away children's laundry), errands as needed
  
• Travel: Not required but someone open and flexible to travel if requested
  
• Collaborate with the housekeeper (Tuesdays & Fridays)
  
• Maintain clear communication with parents

📅 Typical Schedule

• Monday: 8 AM – 7:30 PM
  
• Tuesday: Off
  
• Wednesday: 8 AM – 7:30 PM
  
• Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  
• Friday: 10 AM – 7:30 PM
  
• Weekend flexibility is appreciated, would know in advance if needed
  

💎 The Ideal Candidate

The right nanny will be:

• Fluent in French required (native or near-native level — France or Canada)
  
• Speak in French to children and Mom at all times required
• Must be local to Fort Lauderdale or within a 15-30 minute commute
• Naturally warm, calm, and grounded
  
• A confident communicator who works well as part of a household team and comfortable having parents in the home while working
  
• Proactive, organized, and mindful of maintaining a tidy, structured environment
  
• Comfortable with cameras in the home and respectful of household preferences (no outdoor shoes inside)
  
• Adaptable — able to follow routines while staying flexible as family needs evolve
  
• Experienced in caring for multiple young children with creativity and patience
  
• Loves the water and is comfortable supervising and swimming alongside the children
  
• A safe driver with a reliable vehicle (or comfortable using a golf cart as needed)
  
• Comfortable undergoing background checks, DMV screening, drug testing, and signing an NDA
  
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified

🏡 Household Environment

• Family-focused atmosphere
  
• Collaborative team culture — you’ll occasionally overlap with the housekeeper
  
• Respectful, welcoming environment with clear boundaries and mutual appreciation
  

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate DOE
  
• 10 days PTO

Ready to bring your nurturing energy and language skills into a wonderful South Florida home?
Apply today to join a family who will value your care, professionalism, and heart as much as their little ones do. 💙

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