Nanny job (M/F) in Paris, France
Job description
A family residing in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is looking for an energetic, educational, and cheerful Nanny (M/F) to accompany their 9-year-old boy in his daily life, starting from the September 2026 school year.
The safety and well-being of the child are the absolute, non-negotiable priority of this position. This is the foundation of the trust relationship the family wishes to build with the nanny.
The boy will be entering CM1 (Year 5) at a school located 3 minutes' walk from home. He is a lively, curious, and mature child who enjoys all the games typical of his age, particularly Pokémon, football, and Lego. He loves moving around, playing, and spending time with his friends.
A dwarf rabbit is part of the family. Permanent contract (CDI) – Approximately 20 hours/week (hours to be adjusted according to the school schedule) Start date: early September 2026
Responsibilities
Daily Care
- Constantly ensure the child's physical and emotional safety in all circumstances, indoors and outdoors — absolute priority
- Pick up the child from school (Monday/Friday 4–7 PM / Tuesday/Thursday 5–7 PM / Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM)
- Accompany the child to extracurricular activities: tennis, chess, and piano lessons (piano taught at home)
- Maintain smooth daily communication with the parents about how the day went
- Be able to get on the child's level and play with him as a genuine play partner — immersing with enthusiasm in his favourite interests to build an authentic bond
- Flexibility and responsiveness expected — particularly in case of emergency or illness. The nanny must be able to adapt occasionally to unexpected family situations
Homework & Learning
- Help with homework at the end of the day with patience and kindness — finding the right approach to motivate the child
- Follow up on revision in a structured and positive way
- Encourage independence and self-confidence
Wednesdays — A Full and Lively Day
- Plan a rich, joyful, and varied day: creative, sporting, and cultural activities (museums, exhibitions, cinema…)
- Organise social moments with school friends (including birthday parties)
- Be proactive, reach out to other parents to encourage friendships between children
- Travel by taxi (covered by the family) — Deliveroo available for Wednesday meals (covered by the family)
Organisation & Logistics
- Prepare the next day's clothes, check the school bag and sports bag
- Prepare the snack box
- Monitor and manage child-related supplies: toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, school supplies…
- Occasionally go shopping with the child as needed (bank card with a budget set by the parents — expenses reviewed weekly)
- Accompany the child to the doctor or pharmacy when necessary
- Good everyday common sense: vacuuming after snack time, tidying the child's room while teaching him to tidy up after himself
No housekeeping or family meal preparation — a housekeeper handles those tasks. The nanny is expected to use good judgement within her scope of responsibility related to the child.
Requirements
First and foremost, the safety and well-being of the child are the absolute priority of this position — this is non-negotiable. Within this safe and structured framework, the family is looking for a cheerful, positive, smiling personality full of ideas. A mature and responsible nanny who can set clear boundaries while brightening the child's everyday life. Not a rigid or austere carer — but certainly not an older sister figure either.
- Proven experience as a nanny with school-age children
- Safety: constant vigilance, anticipation of risks, and immediate reflexes in emergency situations
- Native French essential — English strongly valued (the child has always had bilingual French/English nannies)
- Young and dynamic profile, able to commit long-term and accompany the child over several years
- Natural teaching ability and capacity to enrich the child's education on a daily basis
- Stability and longevity essential — the family does not want someone passing through. A long-term commitment is expected and valued
- Cheerful, proactive, curious, and resourceful personality
- Maturity, sense of responsibility, and strong autonomy
- Natural pedagogy and understanding of the rhythm of a 9-year-old child
- Familiarity with the interests of children this age: Pokémon, football, Lego…
- Genuine ability to get down to the child's level — playing with him, like him, immersing in his favourite worlds with sincere and natural enthusiasm
- Ability to set a kind and structured framework
- Strong communication skills with parents — regular updates
- Verifiable references required
- Comfortable around animals (dwarf rabbit)
Work conditions
- Contract: Permanent (CDI)
- Working hours: 20 hours per week (to be adjusted at the start of the school year)
- Monday / Friday: 4–7 PM
- Tuesday / Thursday: 5–7 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM–7 PM
- Location: Paris 16th arrondissement
- Start date: September 2026
- Probationary period: 1 month
- School holidays: A dedicated nanny covers all holiday periods — this role does not require availability during school breaks. Occasional flexibility may be appreciated depending on circumstances.
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