Overview
A fun and fully staffed Long Island family is seeking a highly experienced Nanny or Governess to care for their 15-month-old daughter and, beginning this summer, a newborn due at the end of June. This is a live-in position while on duty, sharing a room with the baby until March. Once the family moves back to their permanent residence in approximately four months, the nanny will have a private bedroom and bathroom.
The household is exceptionally clean, organized, and highly sterile, so the ideal candidate must excel in hygiene, structure, and child-related upkeep. The family values professionalism, emotional stability, high energy, and strong communication. The family is open to relocation or local candidates.
Please Note: Public transportation may not be utilized to arrive at work.
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Mon/Wed/Thurs or Mon/Tue/Wed
- 3 days / 3 nights = 36 daytime hours
- Hourly day rate for 7 AM – 7 PM
- Night rate is $250 for 7 PM – 7 AM
Responsibilities
- Provide refined, developmentally focused care for a toddler and a newborn
- Maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sterilization
- Disinfect bottles, toys, and all child-related equipment
- Prepare fresh, organic purees
- Cook soups, stews, chicken, vegetables, and fruit for the toddler (must be confident cooking)
- Track and support developmental milestones and plan age-appropriate learning activities
- Maintain a joyful, warm, calm, and emotionally stable presence
- Keep nursery and child areas pristine, organized, and fully stocked
- Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with parents and additional staff
- Drive confidently; work car provided during your shift
Qualifications
- Candidates must demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to stay level-headed during periods of stress or complex challenges
- Extensive experience as a Nanny for infants and toddlers in private homes
- Strong understanding of milestones and child development
- Emotional stability and the ability to remain steady in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain structure, boundaries, and routines
- Detail-oriented with strong hygiene and sterilization knowledge
- Excellent cook for toddler meals (purees, soups, stews, proteins, vegetables)
- Comfortable in a fully staffed household
- Proven longevity and glowing references
- Degree in early childhood education preferred, but not required
Requirements
- CPR & First Aid (or willing to update immediately)
- Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
- Up-to-date on Tdap, Flu, and all standard immunizations
- Non-smoker
- Must be legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
- $40-$60/hr DOE($123k-$152k)
- Flat overnight rate: $250
- 2 weeks PTO
- Holiday pay
- 3-5 sick days
