About the Role
A family in the Flatiron District seeks a nurturing and engaged live-out nanny for their baby, who will be around 3 months old at the start of employment. The role emphasizes supporting the child's development and well-being, with a desire for a long-term commitment.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring baby's safety, health, and happiness
- Actively nurturing and engaging the child in age-appropriate educational, developmental, and fun activities
- Supporting the achievement of age-appropriate milestones
- Advising parents on developmental milestones and necessary purchases
- Taking the child on age-appropriate excursions
- Diaper changes
- Maintaining the child’s nap, eating, and play schedules
- Child’s laundry
- Feeding, meal preparation, and cooking for the child
- Notifying parents when child-related items need restocking or clothes are outgrown
- Keeping the home's main spaces and the child’s room clean and tidy
- Flexible and able to stay longer as needed, including babysitting at night or on weekends
- Keeping a log/report of the child's schedule using the Huckleberry app
- Occasionally bathing and bedtime routines
- Open to occasional travel or overnights, likely domestic
Requirements
- 5+ years of nanny experience
- 2+ years of experience caring for infants aged 2-12 months
- Resides within a reasonable commuting distance from the Flatiron District
- Seeking a long-term role (3+ years)
- Respectful of parents' methods and receptive to feedback
- Proven track record of supporting developmental milestones
- Punctual and reliable with a professional demeanor
- Trustworthy, honest, and possesses good judgment
- Attentive, caring, and nurturing with a genuine love for children
- Energetic
- Prioritizes active engagement with the child
- Calm and warm presence
- Baby/Child CPR + First Aid Certified (or willing to renew)
Skills
- Childhood developmental knowledge
- Childhood developmental milestones
- Nurturing
- Engagement
- Interactivity
- CPR
- First Aid
Location
- Flatiron District
Work Type
- Live-out
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of nanny experience
- 2+ years of infant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $40-45/hour
Benefits
- 2 weeks' paid vacation
- 5 paid sick days
- Paid major holidays
- Metrocard reimbursement
- Monthly healthcare stipend of $350
