Overview
A lovely family living in Greenwich, CT is seeking a kind and active, full-time nanny/Mother’s helper for their 7 ½ -year-old twin boys, and 4-year-old girl. The general schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 8pm and Friday from 11am to 7 or 8pm with flexibility. Only local candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- Cooking healthy meals and snacks for the family
- Light housekeeping – The family has a housekeeper
- General household organizing and errand running
- Transport children to/from school and activities
- Assist with homework
- Oversee bedtime routines
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children
- Thoughtfully guide children through emotions and positively foster independence and good judgment
- Encourage creativity and outdoor play
- All aspects of general childcare
- Travel prep and pack
- Travel occasionally with family
Qualifications
- Kind, patient, and dependable
- Energetic with enough stamina to keep up with young children
- Ability to tend to all children and meet their individual needs
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to provide structure in a firm but loving manner
- Awareness of developmental stages
- Comfortable cooking for the whole family
- Committed and passionate about childcare
- Proactive approach with children and household tasks
- Works intuitively without a lot of direction
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role with multiple children
- Flexibility with the schedule, including holidays
- Ability to travel on occasion
- Dedicated and seeking a long-term position – no job hoppers
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Pet friendly – The family has shed-free dogs
- Ability to swim would be a plus, but is not required
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $35 to $40 per hour DOE, PTO, and some paid holidays.
