About the Role
Part-time Nanny needed for a Brooklyn family with one toddler son, starting no later than September. Responsibilities include providing nurturing care, preparing meals, facilitating playdates, and light child-related housekeeping. The family seeks an engaged, attentive individual who encourages curiosity and learning in a playful manner, aiming for a genuine connection with children.
Responsibilities
- Providing nurturing care and interacting with their son in an active, stimulating, and age-appropriate way.
- Preparing meals and snacks for the child.
- Facilitating play dates and activities.
- Light child-related housekeeping.
- Supporting Mom during infrequent international travel (Mom is still breastfeeding).
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years experience as a nanny, 3-5 years preferred in NYC.
- Exceptional childcare references that attest to strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity and high emotional intelligence.
- Recent experience with toddlers and school-aged children.
- Desire to create fun and engaging age-appropriate activities.
- Readiness to help with child light housekeeping as needed (son's laundry, upkeep bedroom and play areas, etc.).
- Willingness to support family in their parenting goals - partnering in language, parenting styles and overall vibe in the home.
- Ability and interest to commit to a long term role (2 yrs plus).
- Current passport (or willingness to obtain).
- Comfortable (not allergic) in a home with dogs.
Skills
- Calm
- Kind
- Nurturing
- Engaged
- Attentive
- Encourages curiosity and learning
- Playful manner
- Genuine connection with kids
- Strong communication skills
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Maturity
- High emotional intelligence
- Flexibility
Location
- Williamsburg, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- Guaranteed 15-20 hours a week
- 2-3 days a week
- Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm
- Ability to add additional hours up to 30 hrs on infrequent busier weeks
- No weekends
Experience Level
- 3 years experience as a nanny
- 3-5 years preferred in NYC
- Recent experience with toddlers + school aged children
Education Level
- Education or equivalent knowledge of stages of child growth and development
Salary/Compensations
- $27 - $30 hour (take home)
Benefits
- Sick days
- Public holidays
- Two weeks paid leave per year
About the Company
- Warm Brooklyn family with one toddler son.
- Parents are hands-on and work in creative space with varying hours.
- Family has a rescue dog.
