| Location | New York |
| Salary | $45–$50 Per Hour |
A wonderful family in the Flatiron District is seeking a superlative live-out nanny for their baby who will be approximately 3-months-old at time of job start. The schedule is Monday through Friday for 40 hours/week. The start time of the days can be flexible, but must be able to work until 6pm/7pm most evenings and sometimes even later if they have an engagement to attend (1-2x/week). Their needs are less restrictive in the morning—they really need flexibility with the evening coverage. Ideally, they would love for the nanny to work some Saturdays and take off a day during the week when this happens, but this is a conversation the candidate to hire and family can have. The right candidate for this role is a nanny who is nurturing and will be super engaged with the baby, interactive with him, and understands childhood developmental knowledge and milestones. The ideal start date is the 3rd week of September. They desire a long-term fit in their nanny to partner with them in the raising of their sweet child.
Responsibilities:• Ensuring baby's safety, health, and happiness at all times
• Actively nurturing and engaging the child in educational, developmental, and fun
age-appropriate activities that encourage his physical and mental growth
• Supporting the achievement of age-appropriate milestones (e.g. tummy time,
mealtime, socialization, potty training, learning to read, walking, etc.). Advising the parents of any milestones to prepare for with the purchasing of specific toys, developmental products, books, classes, etc.
• Taking the child on excursions as age-appropriate to classes, the park, on walks, arranging playdates, reading, and indoor & outdoor play
• Diaper changes
• Maintaining the child’s nap, eating, and play schedules
• Child’s laundry (clothes and bed sheets)
• Feeding, meal preparation, and cooking for the child
• Notifying parents when child-related items need to be restocked, clothes are too
small, etc.
• Keeping the home's main spaces and the child’s room clean and tidy (putting
away/wiping down toys, cleaning bottles, dishes, and the kitchen after mealtime,
tidying her room, emptying diaper pail, doing baby's laundry, changing baby's
sheets, keeping the stroller/diaper bag organized and well-stocked)
• Flexible and able to stay longer as needed I.E., babysit at night or on weekends
• Keeping a log/report of his schedule (feeding, naps, etc. - using Huckleberry app)
• Occasionally bathing and bedtime as needed I.E., if parents are out that night
• Open to occasional travel or overnights as needed; travel will likely be domestic only at this point but maybe international eventually. Not heavy travel. Occasional trips to Washington DC every few months and 2 weeks in the summers at their Nantucket residence.
• Calm & warm presence in the home
• Baby/Child CPR + First Aid Certified (if expired, candidate will be require to renew before start date)
• 5+ years of nanny experience with 2+ of those years in caring for infants from
ages 2-months-old to 12-months-old
• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance from the Flatiron District
• This position is ideal for a nanny seeking a role with a wonderful family for at least the next 3+ years at least; this role is long-term and they are seeking a candidate seeking the same
• Respect in how parents want things to be done; someone who takes feedback well while also advising of recommendations in a supportive way
• Proven track record of supporting developmental milestones, such as introducing
solids and encouraging motor skills
• Someone punctual and reliable who maintains a professional demeanor while
fostering a warm, nurturing atmosphere
• Trustworthy and honest, has good judgment, and builds strong relationships based on integrity
• Attentive, caring, and nurturing, with a genuine love for children and their well-
being. Warmth and kindness.
• Energetic
• The candidate to hire must prioritize active engagement with their child
• $45-50/hour
• 2 weeks' paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• Major holidays off and paid
• Metrocard reimbursement
• Monthly healthcare stipend of $350