Location: 7th & Northern, Central Phoenix, AZ
Start Date: ASAP
Reference Code: TNJPT2257
Term: Guaranteed through May 2027, with strong potential to continue long-term

Are you the nanny who understands that limited verbal communication does not mean limited understanding?

Do you know how to meet a child exactly where they are while still encouraging independence, holding loving boundaries, and never underestimating what they are capable of?

The Nanny Joynt is partnering with a warm, active Central Phoenix family in search of an experienced Special Needs Nanny to support their three children, with the heart of this role centered around their bright and incredibly perceptive 7-year-old daughter.

Professional special needs experience is a firm requirement for this position. Candidates without prior professional experience caring for children with special needs will not be considered.

This is a solo role. The nanny will be independently responsible for all three children during most of the shift, with the 7-year-old as the primary focus. Candidates should be confident managing a busy household with three children of different ages and needs at the same time.

About the Family

The Children

Girl, 7 (turning 8 in January)

• Bright, funny, sharp, and incredibly perceptive
• Has autism, apraxia, and a seizure disorder with limited verbal communication
• Communicates with a LAMP AAC device, spelling, gestures, and some verbal language, and understands everything being said around her
• Loves French, music, sensory play, Barbies, painting, monster trucks, and swimming
• Walks with some assistance and uses a wheelchair for community outings when needed
• Attends a half-day program followed by lunch, medication, therapy, and activities
• Thrives on routine and needs some support with personal care while being encouraged to do as much independently as possible

Boy, 6

• Extremely bright, affectionate, organized, and sports-obsessed
• Has autism, ADHD, and some anxiety and thrives with routine and clear expectations
• Loves reading, chess, swimming, sports, and learning
• Is largely independent but benefits from reminders and the regulation strategies his parents have established
• Attends school, an after-school program, and several extracurricular activities

Boy, 3

• Neurotypical, sassy, active, and very physical
• Loves Spider-Man, wrestling, swinging, and keeping up with his older siblings
• Currently working on potty training and needs consistency
• Attends preschool during the majority of the nanny’s regular hours

The Parents

Mom works outside the home. She will be hands-on during the first days as the nanny learns the children and their routines, and will remain available by phone, but the nanny should expect to take ownership of the day quickly. This family needs someone who learns fast, asks good questions, and becomes a true second set of hands Mom and Dad can confidently rely on.

Dad works nights onsite at a hospital and also works from home for a second employer, so he is typically asleep upstairs during the nanny’s shift and is not available as backup support.

This family has employed a long-term nanny before and understands the importance of building trust with the person caring for their children. Their home is busy, fun, and extremely kid-friendly, with a backyard, pool, sensory equipment, crafts, toys, and plenty to keep everyone engaged.

Pets: None

Position Details

Schedule

• Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

35 guaranteed hours per week

Some flexibility with earlier hours during school breaks (spring break, fall break, etc.) would be appreciated but is not required. The family can arrange additional sitter coverage if needed. The current schedule is guaranteed through the end of May 2027. Summer hours will likely shift with the children’s schedules, but the family intends to continue offering approximately the same guaranteed hours and would love for this to become a long-term relationship if the fit and future schedule align.

Driving

A family vehicle is provided for all work-related driving. School and preschool pickups include a regular route to Scottsdale, which can run 35 to 50 minutes each way depending on traffic and weather. A clean driving record and comfort with daily highway driving are required.

Travel

The family has an approximately 10-day trip to Italy planned for February and would love a nanny who is open to joining them. Travel is completely optional and is not a requirement of this position. All travel expenses and private accommodations would be covered, along with additional travel compensation.

Compensation & Benefits

• $32-36/hour DOE
• 35 guaranteed hours per week
• W-2 employment
• Two weeks paid vacation/PTO
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• $1,200 annual stipend to be used for continuing education or health insurance
• Family vehicle provided for work-related driving

What You’ll Be Doing

While the nanny will support all three children, much of the role will center around learning and supporting their 7-year-old daughter.

• School and program pickups and transportation to therapies, activities, and appointments
• Learning and supporting her communication through her AAC device and established routines
• Preparing simple meals and administering pre-measured oral medication as directed
• Learning and following the family’s written seizure safety protocol, which the family will review with the nanny during onboarding
• Learning and supporting her home therapy exercises, which the family or her therapy team will train the nanny on
• Assisting with personal care and mobility while encouraging independence
• Monitoring and responding promptly to toileting needs. She is not to be left in a soiled pull-up. The family will walk the nanny through her specific signals during onboarding.
• Supporting the 3-year-old with potty training and the older children with routines, redirection, and regulation as needed
• Engaging all three children through sensory play, crafts, music, swimming, sports, outdoor play, and their individual interests
• Preparing simple kid-friendly meals, snacks, and occasional dinner
• Helping the siblings navigate boundaries and respect one another’s space

The family understands that learning three children and their individual routines takes time. They are looking for someone who asks good questions, learns quickly, and can confidently run the day.

Household Support

This is not a housekeeping position. The family has professional cleaners coming biweekly. Household responsibilities are entirely child-related and are expected to be handled during downtime:

• Cleaning up kid-related dishes and messes from the day
• Putting away children’s clothing when it has been sorted out for you
• Children’s laundry and bedding when time allows
• Keeping children’s rooms, play spaces, clothing, and supplies reasonably organized
• Encouraging the children to participate in age-appropriate cleanup
• Keeping an eye on kid-related supplies and communicating when something is running low

Important Household Notes

• Phone and airbud-free while engaged with the children.
• Punctual, reliable start times. The schedule is built around school pickups and therapy appointments. Arrival delays must be communicated in advance.
• Strictly shellfish-free home due to a serious allergy
• Significant cat allergies, so candidates with cats must be comfortable taking precautions
• Pool home requiring a confident swimmer and active water supervision
• Family highly values privacy and discretion.  The children are never to be posted about or discussed online.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have meaningful, verifiable professional experience caring for children with special needs
• Calm, patient, and empathetic while still confident holding boundaries and encouraging independence
• Comfortable with AAC communication, seizure protocols, medication, personal care, mobility support, and potty training
• Engaged, playful, and confident managing multiple children while learning each child’s individual needs
• Professional, dependable, and communicative, with a clean MVR, strong swimming skills, and current CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• 35 guaranteed hours per week at $32-$36/hour DOE
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off
• W-2 employment, paid time off, and a $1,200 annual stipend
• Family vehicle provided for work-related driving
• Optional international travel and strong potential to continue beyond May 2027

If this sounds like you…

If you have professional special needs experience, know how to balance patience and compassion with structure and independence, and want to become a trusted part of a family’s everyday life, we would love to hear from you!

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