Overview
A busy, active family relatively new to New York seeks a live-out, temporary full-time Norland (or equivalent) nanny. The role is likely to start at the start of July and will continue until mid-August, possibly longer depending on whether the family stay in NYC. An approximate schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm daily, but please be flexible to allow for occasional babysitting and/or weekend hours.
Responsibilities
The nanny will be responsible for 2 children, aged 4-years and 2-years. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- All general nursery duties, to include keeping their areas clean and tidy, and doing the children's laundry and ironing
- Preparing nutritious and delicious meals for the children
- Finding fun activities, playgroups and classes in their local area
- Nursery/summer school drop offs and pick ups
- Engaging in plenty of imaginative and creative play
- Supporting their emotional and physical well-being and encouraging their continued growth and development
Requirements
The right candidate will be flexible and loving, aligning with the family’s values. The family would love to welcome a nanny who:
- Encourages a calm, happy environment
- Can instill a foundation of good manners
- Provides gentle boundaries and who can be kind yet firm when required
- Has a warm, loving and nurturing nature
- Has previously travelled with a family
- Has at least 8 years experience and who is completely familiar with young children of a similar age
- Is flexible and accommodating
- Has a pitch-in mentality, happy to share care with Mum when required (she will not be working) and able to support the family seamlessly
- Is very familiar with Manhattan and what it offers young children
- Speaks excellent English
- Has a professional approach to the position, with relevant training. While the family would prefer a nanny who is Norland-trained, they are also open to other candidates who can demonstrate commitment, common-sense, initiative and an awareness of behavioural milestones and emotional, physical and mental development.
Salary and Benefits
- From $40/hr, depending on experience and qualifcations
