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Nanny jobs are open across private households, nanny agencies, and family services at every level from entry-level caregiver to experienced senior nanny, with specializations in newborn care, special needs support, and live-in household management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmerican Institute For Foreign Study
Top cityFremont, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Au Pair USA Community Administrator (Part- Time Position in Shreveport, LA)
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Au Pair USA Community Administrator (Part- Time Position in Shreveport, LA)
Cultural Homestay International
Shreveport, Louisiana
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Associate's degree

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Office Administrator and Team Nanny
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Office Administrator and Team Nanny
Mountain Valley
Avon, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$54k - $75k/yr
CPR Certification

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Community Representative for Au Pair Program- Savannah, GA 31407
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Community Representative for Au Pair Program- Savannah, GA 31407
American Institute For Foreign Study
Savannah, Georgia
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$7,750 - $9,800/yr
Remote (US)
201-500

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RBT / Part-Time Nanny / Caregiver – Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
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RBT / Part-Time Nanny / Caregiver – Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
4Elite Specialty Care
New Carrollton, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site
RBT Certification

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Nanny Job Market

Who's Hiring

American Institute For Foreign Study2 open roles
EN1 open role
Apiari1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nanny jobs.

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification for infants and children
  • Minimum one to three years of professional childcare or nanny experience
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record for transporting children
  • Experience with newborns, toddlers, or children with special needs
  • Background check clearance including criminal and sex offender registry
  • High school diploma or equivalent with early childhood education coursework preferred

Tips for Your Nanny Job Search

List every child-related certification you hold

Nanny job listings screen hard for CPR, First Aid, and newborn care credentials. Put these at the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section. Families hiring independently often skip resumes that don't show certifications in the first glance.

Tailor your resume to each family type

A family with a newborn wants different details than one with school-age kids. Swap in relevant experience for each application, whether that's sleep training, homework support, or managing after-school schedules. Generic nanny resumes lose out to targeted ones.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists nanny openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get professional references from past families

Nanny hiring is relationship-driven. Families want to call your previous employers directly. Ask past families before you apply, confirm they'll speak to your reliability and child-care approach, and have their contact details ready to share immediately.

Prepare answers about your discipline approach

Families interview nannies on parenting philosophy, not just logistics. Know how you handle tantrums, screen time limits, and sibling conflicts. Answers that align with the family's stated approach move candidates to a trial day faster than credentials alone.

Negotiate duties and schedule before accepting

Nanny offers often include informal add-ons like driving, tutoring, or light housekeeping that weren't in the listing. Clarify exact duties, hours, overtime, and paid time off in writing before you accept. Verbal agreements in private household roles rarely hold up.

Nanny Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most nannys?

The companies hiring the most nannys right now include American Institute For Foreign Study, EN, and Apiari, with the largest share of openings in California, Tennessee, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Agency-placed nanny roles tend to cluster in metro areas with high concentrations of dual-income households.

How many nanny jobs are remote?

About 18% of nanny openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most childcare work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements include virtual tutoring support, nanny management coordination roles, and part-time after-school homework help for older children.

How do you become a nanny?

Start by completing CPR and First Aid certification for infants and children, which most families require. Build hands-on experience through babysitting, au pair programs, daycare work, or volunteering in childcare settings. Gather written references from families you've worked with, then apply to roles that match your experience level and availability.

Can you get hired as a nanny with little experience?

Yes, entry-level nanny roles exist, especially for families with school-age children who need after-school coverage rather than full infant care. Lead with any babysitting, camp counselor, tutoring, or youth program experience you have. Getting certified in CPR and First Aid before applying signals seriousness and closes the gap that limited paid experience creates.

What does the nanny interview process look like?

Most nanny interviews start with a phone or video screen where families ask about your experience and availability. A strong first round leads to an in-home interview where you meet the children. Families often follow that with a paid trial day before extending an offer. Background and reference checks happen before the final offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to nanny jobs?

You can find and apply to nanny jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, availability, and preferred family type, then apply directly to each listing. No intermediary, no waiting for someone to reach out.

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