Overview
A lovely family with two working parents on the Upper West Side is seeking two fantastic bilingual education-minded and engaging live-in or live-out nannies for their infant and preschooler. There are two possible shifts for this position- 7am-5pm, and 11am-8pm. The nannies can be live-in or live-out, depending on their preference, and accommodations will be a private bedroom and bathroom. The family also has a home on Long Island (approximately 3 hours from the UWS) where the nannies will occasionally be required to work.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the morning routine and and accompany the four-year-old to school (within walking distance)
- Manage infant sleep and feeding schedules
- Prepare children's meals, including baby food
- Child related laundry and tidying
- Speak with the children in a second language to encourage language acquisition
- Engage with the children in a developmentally appropriate way- focusing on education and development with a play-based approach. Focus on explaining the world, discussing the child’s environment, and focusing opportunities for creative discover and play.
- Proactively plan outings and activities- the family believes that there is "no bad weather, just bad clothing", and the nannies should feel comfortable with outdoor adventures daily, rain or shine.
Qualifications
- Experience working with infants and toddlers simultaneously
- Knowledgeable about childhood development, with a collaborative approach, but ultimately willing to defer to the parents' role and choices
- Background in childhood development and education
- Extremely reliable and punctual, as both parents have demanding jobs
- Warm and caring, with a playful energy and high level of engagement
- Understanding of household boundaries as the family is quite private
- Goal oriented- should enjoy setting goals for the children and executing those plans
Requirements
- Must be willing to spend weekdays with the family at their home on Long Island during the summer months and live-in Monday-Friday if not able to commute
- The ability to speak and teach a second language is required
- Driving is NOT required, but desired
- Swimming is NOT required, but highly desired
Salary and Benefits
- $35-40hr., equaling an annual compensation of $125-142k annually
- Monthly health stipend
- PTO
- Yearly discretionary bonus
