Overview
A laid-back, welcoming family in East Hampton is seeking a weekend live-in nanny to join their home starting ASAP. The schedule is Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, and they’re looking for someone interested in a long-term role. This position supplements care provided by their current weekday nanny, and they’re hoping to find someone equally kind, funny, and confident who can seamlessly step into the rhythm of their home.
The ideal candidate is warm, outdoorsy, hands-on, and experienced with toddlers. The family loves a nanny who is genuinely part of their dynamic—not someone blending into the background, but an active, engaging presence who enjoys being involved. Private room and bathroom are provided in the home.
Schedule:
Thursday: 5pm – 10pmFriday: 9am – 4:30pm, break, then 5:30pm – 10pmSaturday: 10am – 3:00 PM, break, then 5pm – 10pmSunday: 7:30am – 12pm
- Friday is the longest day and requires full-charge care while mom works from home
- Their daughter generally sleeps 7:30pm to 7:30am, but occasional bedtime challenges or rough nights happen
- The evening schedule reflects when their toddler is typically asleep, but the nanny would be responsible if she wakes during the night until approximately 10pm
- Occasional travel is a plus
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities
- Provide loving, attentive care for an energetic toddler
- Plan fun, engaging, outdoor-focused activities
- Nurture curiosity and love of nature and reading
- Confidently handle sole care, especially on Fridays
- Support bath and bedtime routines
- Light child-related household tasks (no heavy cleaning)
- Willingness to travel with the family (domestic and potentially international)
- Enjoy being part of a social, friendly household
Qualifications
- Experience caring for children of a similar age
- Passion for creating engaging activities
- Education-focused and equally focused on creating lots of opportunity for child-led play
Requirements
- Live-in nanny experience
- Confident traveler is a major plus
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Legal to work in the U.S.
- Fully vaccinated (COVID included)
- Current passport
- Driver’s license preferred but not required
Salary and Benefits
- $40–$45/hour DOE, with 40 hours guaranteed, though regular schedule averages 31 hours/week
- Overtime paid as applicable
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Unlimited sick days
- All major holidays off
- No health insurance provided
