About the role
Overview
A growing family on the Upper East Side is seeking a seasoned, professional nanny to care for their 6-month-old baby.
The family is flexible on schedule and can offer 4 or 5 days per week , with the expectation that one weekend day will be included . The position will be approximately 35–40 hours per week , with the hourly rate flexible for the right candidate.
The ideal nanny will have strong infant experience, be warm and nurturing, reliable, and comfortable becoming an integral part of a growing family’s routine. Travel is required , and the position will include overtime hours , which will be compensated accordingly.
Responsibilities
- Provide loving, attentive, full-charge care for one infant.
- Work collaboratively and in tandem with highly involved parents while confidently taking ownership of the baby's daily routine and care.
- Actively engage the baby throughout the day through reading, singing, talking, play, and age-appropriate activities.
- Support developmental milestones, including sitting, crawling, fine and gross motor development, and emerging communication.
- Take the baby on daily walks, outings, classes, and activities throughout the Upper East Side.
- Maintain consistent nap and sleep routines.
- Prepare and feed bottles.
- Support the transition to formula and combination feeding.
- Assist with the introduction of purées, solids, and other age-appropriate foods as directed by the parents.
- Maintain the nursery, play areas, toys, and child-related belongings.
- Handle child-related tidying, laundry, and organization as needed.
- Communicate openly and consistently with the parents regarding the baby's daily activities, development, feeding, sleep, and any concerns.
- Adapt to the baby's evolving needs and developmental stages.
- Both domestic and international travel is required
Qualifications
Experienced
- with toddlers and young children
- Warm, nurturing, patient, and genuinely engaged with children
- Energetic and playful, with a strong kid-friendly personality
- Organized, tidy, dependable, and proactive
- Confident teaching manners and encouraging positive behavior
- A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
- Proactive and need little to no direction
- Comfortable with parents working from home
- Flexible and willing to travel with the family
- Ability to work one weekend day is a major plus
Requirements
- Extensive domestic and international travel is required
- Must be flexible regarding schedule and travel
- Must be able to maintain children's routines while traveling
- Must demonstrate excellent discretion and professionalism
- Local to NYC and able to live-out and commute daily to the Upper East Side
- OK to work in a home with a dog
Salary and Benefits
- $40–$55 per hr depending on how many hours the candidate needs ( Less hours and one weekend day -open to higher rate)
- 35- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Additional hours available as needed and discussed in advance
Healthcare stipend
Paid federal holidays
OT for travel