Live-in Nanny — Geneva, Switzerland

Overview
A distinguished diplomatic family based in Geneva is seeking a Live-in Nanny to care for their three children (ages 2, 5, and 8). The family resides in a stunning lakeside home in Cologny, overlooking Lac Léman and the Mont Blanc massif.

This is a dynamic, travel-oriented role within a highly international household, ideal for a nanny who is organized, active, and confident managing multiple children independently.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Daily Routines

• Manage full daily routines from wake-up through bedtime
• Provide sole-charge care for all three children when parents are traveling
• Prepare all meals and support healthy routines

Education & Development

• Support trilingual development (French, English, Spanish)
• Encourage age-appropriate learning, play, and independence
• Maintain structured routines aligned with each child’s school schedule

Activities & Lifestyle

• Coordinate after-school activities (skiing, tennis, swimming, piano)
• Supervise outdoor play and active pursuits
• Travel with the family during school holidays (winter and summer trips)

Household Support (Child-Related)

• Maintain children’s rooms, wardrobes, and belongings
• Provide regular updates to parents on routines and development

Candidate Profile

• Warm, organized, and confident managing multiple children
• Active and outdoors-oriented, comfortable with travel and seasonal activities
• Experienced in international households and adaptable to changing environments
• Nurturing yet structured, with strong communication skills

Requirements

• Recognised childcare qualification (Norland, CACHE Level 3, NNEB, or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with multiple children of varying ages
• Fluent English; strong French preferred; Spanish a plus
• Experience traveling internationally with families
• Current First Aid and safeguarding certifications
• Confident swimmer; comfortable supervising winter sports
• Full clean driving licence (convertible to Swiss within 12 months)
• EU/Swiss work eligibility or willingness to obtain a Swiss B permit (sponsored)

Compensation & Benefits

• CHF 6,000–7,500 net per month (with annual review)
• Private self-contained nanny suite within the home
• All meals and household expenses covered during work periods
• Swiss health insurance fully funded
• Four return flights per year (within Europe)
• Five weeks paid annual leave plus Swiss public holidays
• CHF 2,000 annual professional development allowance

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respectful, globally minded family while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in one of Europe’s most beautiful and well-connected locations.