Overview
First-time parents in the West Village are seeking a superlative nanny for their baby who is 4-months-old. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, but please be flexible as they may need 1-2 nights per week until 8pm and an occasional Saturday night as well. The start date is ASAP. The parents do a combo of working from home and the office so one of them is usually home for a couple days of the week.
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)
- Taking the child 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 meal-time, tidying his 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 (the parents are both from Europe so it could include Europe for a week or so or other destinations and holidays that they take which should normally be 7-10 days long)
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on experience caring for children with 5+ of those years in caring for infants from ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old
- Resides within a reasonable commuting distance from West Village
- This position is ideal for a nanny seeking a role with a wonderful family for at least the next 2-3 years or more
- Respect in how parents want things to be done; someone who takes feedback well
- 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
- Flexible with hours, willing to adapt to changing family needs, including occasional late nights and weekends
Salary and Benefits
- $38+ gross per hour, depending on the right candidate's experience, flexibility, and credentials
- 10 days of paid vacation
- 5-6 paid sick days and major holidays
- MTA card reimbursement
- Other benefits, such as a healthcare stipend, can be negotiated for the right candidate
