Nannies
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
About the profession
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
How to Get Started
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Jump to Learning Path →Personality Fit
Based on the Nannies role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Nannie → Technician Nannie → Senior Technician Nannie → Lead Technician Nannie
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
43K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Set your current level first
Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.
Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $22,450 - $27,655/year With equity/bonuses: $24,695 - $33,186 Top markets (SF/NYC): $25,817 - $33,186 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $15,715 - $24,890 Year 2-3: Junior level $27,655 - $31,217 Year 4-6: Mid level $31,217 - $33,846 Year 7-10: Senior level $33,846 - $39,968 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions, answer honestly
You find the craft of a Nannie genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Monitoring You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
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