About the role
Overview
A busy and active family in Rye is seeking a full-time career nanny for their four children, ages 4, 8, 10, and 12. The schedule for this role will be Monday through Friday, 11:00 am or 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm. The children are busy and active, and the family is looking for a true teammate who is knowledgeable about childhood development, and is comfortable working alongside parents, a house manager, and an au pair.
Responsibilities
- Creating a fun and engaging environment in the home that considers different developmental stages
- Driving the children to and from school, and to extracurriculars
- Proactively planning and scheduling activities, playdates, and classes
- Facilitating and supervising meal, hygiene, and bedtime routines
- Assisting with homework and helping the older children stay organized and on track with schoolwork
- Meal preparation as needed (most cooking is done by mom and the house manager, but the nanny should be comfortable preparing basic meals)
Child related laundry
Maintaining organization within the children's belongings and spaces
Willing to travel as needed both domestically and internationally, including portions of the summer to the Hamptons
Qualifications
- Loving, warm, and engaging with children
- Friendly, with a positive attitude
- Able to act as a team with parents and other caregivers, while also proactive and able to provide full charge care as needed
- Provide structure and boundaries in a patient and child-centered way
- Happy to work with a co-nanny, communicating as needed to provide continuity of care
Requirements
US work authorization
- Experience with early school age through teens, with multiple children of varied ages
- Driver's license and clean driving record (the family will provide a car for work use)
- Comfortable working around small dogs
- Willing to travel for portions of the summer to the Hamptons (living-in)
Salary and Benefits
- $40-50/hr.+ DOE
- Healthcare reimbursement