Overview
A lovely family in Port Imperial, NJ, is seeking a warm, nurturing, and collaborative full-timenanny to care for their 2-month-old baby girl. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infant care and a gentle, patient demeanor. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a guarantee of 40 hours per week. Flexibility with the schedule is allowed to accommodate both the family and the candidate. The family is looking to grow in the future, and the ideal candidate will be seeking a long-term position. Local candidates only, please.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- All aspects of full-charge infant care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the child
- Engaging the child in age-appropriate play such as reading, singing, object tracking, and tummy time
- Track developmental milestones and communicate progress to parents
- Child-related housekeeping, laundry, toy sanitation, and sterilization of bottles and pump parts
- Organization of the child’s room, spaces, and belongings – Keep areas tidy
- Keep an inventory of supplies for the nursery and restock
- Adhere to schedules and make appropriate adjustments
- Support sleep and meal routines
- Flexible with family support as needed, grocery shopping, empty/load dishwasher, vacuum
- Staying informed about child development and safety practices
- Create an environment for the child to grow and thrive
Qualifications
- Warm, kind, and nurturing
- A true passion for children and their development
- Self-awareness – Ability to read a room and know when to allow for family time
- Collaborative and thoughtful – no ego
- Proactive and engaging
- Dependable, trustworthy, and professional
- Communicative and organized
Requirements
- Prior experience in a similar role with an infant
- Background or formal training in early childhood education
- Knowledge of milestones and how to help acheive them
- Looking for a long-term position
- Flexible with the schedule and family’s changing needs
- Within a reasonable commute to Port Imperial, NJ
- Non-Smoker
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $40 to $45 per hour, commensurate with experience, and a negotiable benefits package
