KO762- Full-Time Career Nanny- Upper East Side, NY

Overview

A warm, hands-on family consists of two very involved and loving parents are seeking an experienced, full-time career nanny to care for their two young children, ages 4 months and 2 years.

The anticipated baseline schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. The family would also appreciate some flexibility for occasional later evenings, potentially once or twice per week.

The family is open to both live-in and live-out arrangements. They have dedicated staff accommodations within their home and are hoping to establish a long-term relationship with a nanny who feels valued, respected, and genuinely enjoys becoming part of the family's household.

 

The family also maintains a home out East and would love a nanny who is flexible and enthusiastic about traveling with them for a few weeks throughout the summer.

 

The family values a positive, collaborative household environment and treats their household staff well. They seeking an experienced, warm, and highly engaged full-time nanny to care for both children. Spanish-speaking ability is a significant plus but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enjoy working collaboratively with Mom to ensure both children receive attentive, loving care and are engaged, stimulated, and supported in their daily development. 

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care to children, prioritizing safety, well-being, and emotional development.
• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines, including meals, naps, hygiene, educational activities, and playtime.
• Plan and facilitate creative, engaging, and age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, independence, and developmental milestones.
• Safely transport the child to and from scheduled activities, lessons, appointments, and outings in coordination with parents. 
• Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for the children while 
• Manage all child-related housekeeping responsibilities, including the child's laundry, organizing clothing and belongings, maintaining tidy play areas and bedrooms, and cleaning up after meals and activities. There is a full-time housekeeper but it is key that you are a team player and will help where needed- example- empty the dishwasher if clean, put a coffee mug from counter in dish washer when left out. 
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and maintaining daily hygiene and presentation.
• Travel with the family domestically and internationally, maintaining consistent routines and providing dependable childcare throughout.
• Collaborate and communicate proactively with parents regarding the child's activities, development, schedule, and any concerns.

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about childcare: Someone who loves children, is emotionally invested in their development, and approaches the role with enthusiasm and initiative.
• Experienced and confident: Must have substantial experience caring for infants and young children, including the ability to independently manage both children when Mom is away.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented: Maintains a clean, orderly environment and ensures the children’s belongings, routines, and needs are consistently taken care of.
• Proactive and dependable: Anticipates the family’s needs, takes ownership of responsibilities, and requires minimal direction.
• Warm and personable: Has a positive attitude and fits naturally into the family’s household.
• Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable with occasional schedule extensions, weekend coverage when needed, and travel to the family’s summer residence.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

Requirements

• Exceptional childcare experience with infants and young children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a high level of personal investment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent household standards.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and extended Long Island stays.
• Willingness to travel internationally preferred.
• Long-term compatibility with the family’s lifestyle and expectations- the family is looking for a team player who will pitch in where needed. 
• Must work well with other staff and hands off parents 

Salary and Benefits

• The role does DOE and will have 10 hours of OT per week
• Hourly Rate starts at $40 per hr and is open for the right fit. 
• Benefits to be discussed