Overview
A kind and creative single dad from London who now resides in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time after-school nanny to start in January for his equally artistically creative 8-year-old daughter. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm with the occasional weekend. There will be some travel involved as well. The child splits time between mom and dad’s homes, however 20 hours per week will be guaranteed even when the child is not with her father. This will allow the candidate time to prep, plan and research things to do for when the child is in residence. The ideal candidate will be familiar with British culture and traditions. This is a long-term position, and you will be treated like family.
Responsibilities
- Always ensure safety and well-being of child
- Pick up from bus/train stop after school
- Take child to any activities or appointments via public transport/walking/driving preferred
- Grocery shop, meal prep including dinner and snacks
- Prepare lunch-box
- Oversee bedtime routine
- General tidying up. The family has a housekeeper.
- Encourage/suggest artistic and creative projects
- Pack/unpack for travel
- Pro-actively research age-appropriate activities locally and ahead of travel
- Encourage child to think on her own and kindly and constructively provide support to guide her through the thought process and how to use her voice
- Some pet care – occasional walking of dog
Qualifications
- Proactive and organized – Pays attention to detail
- Familiar with British culture
- Big sister type who enjoys taking their charge everywhere and knows how to include them in even simple errand running
- Warm, kind, and friendly
- Strong command of the English language with excellent communication skills
- Forward thinking
- Works intuitively without a lot of direction
- Comfortable driving in the city
- Tech savvy
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role
- Pet friendly
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Flexible with schedule
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must be legal to work in the US
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $35 per hour.
