Full Time Infant Nanny

Role Overview

A Jovie family in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a seasoned, caring nanny to provide steady care for their 6-month-old infant. This full-time position is centered on creating a calm, safe, and screen-free environment that supports the child’s early growth and daily routine. The family is especially interested in someone who enjoys building a long-term relationship and helping a baby reach important milestones.

The ideal candidate will be gentle, dependable, and experienced with infant care, including baby-led weaning. The household values consistency, responsive caregiving, and a peaceful atmosphere where the baby can learn through play, exploration, and age-appropriate interaction.

Schedule and Start

Start date is ASAP. The regular schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a few flexible Friday hours as needed.

Child Details

You will be caring for one infant, age 6 months.

Key Duties

• Provide attentive, affectionate care for one baby throughout the day.
• Help with baby-led weaning; the family will prepare all meals.
• Feed expressed breast milk and follow the family’s established feeding routine.
• Keep a consistent daily rhythm, including two naps.
• Support tummy time, gross motor development, walks, and practice with cup drinking.
• Wash baby bottles and dishes used for the child.
• Handle light housekeeping related to the child.
• Follow a shoes-off, no-screen household routine.
• Use gentle caregiving practices suitable for sensitive skin.
• Provide extra help during a short recovery period after a minor outpatient procedure soon after the job begins.

What the Family Wants

• Proven professional experience caring for infants.
• Baby-led weaning experience is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• A calm, patient, nurturing, and interactive approach.
• Understanding of infant developmental milestones.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and follow-through.
• Clean background screening.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.

About Jovie

Jovie of Knoxville is a locally and women-owned small business focused on helping families thrive by supporting excellent caregivers. The team is known for being professional, warm, and committed to positive experiences for both parents and childcare providers.

Compensation and Support

Additional details from Jovie include regular pay increases, paid orientation, ongoing professional development, bi-weekly direct deposit, help from an experienced office team, access to a caregiver community, pre-screened family placements, optional extra hours through sitter services, and mobile app-based scheduling and time tracking.