Overview
A warm, highly engaged family based on the Upper East Side is seeking a full-time live-in nanny to care for their four children, ages 5, 3.5, 2, and 6 months.The three oldest children are in school during the day.
This is a team-oriented role within a well-supported home, and the ideal candidate is comfortable collaborating with other caregivers while maintaining consistency and professionalism.This is a Monday through Friday position from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with live-in coverage required three nights per week (ideally Tuesday - Thursday though flexible). A private bedroom and bathroom are provided. The schedule offers meaningful downtime during school hours, and the family values a nanny who uses that time pro-actively and thoughtfully.
The home is structured, loving, and deeply invested in raising respectful, emotionally regulated children. The family is seeking someone who sees nannying not as a job, but as a chosen profession and long-term career path. They hope to find someone who will grow with their family for years to come.
Hiring time-line is ASAP, though they are committed to waiting for the right long-term fit.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for four young children.
Maintain calm, firm, and respectful boundaries.
Support afternoon transitions during the busiest hours of the day (approximately 4:00–6:00 PM).
Engage children in age-appropriate educational activities and teach social graces and manners.
Prepare simple meals and assist with light child-related tidying.
Use daytime downtime pro-actively for organization and preparation.
Maintain a peaceful, structured home environment rooted in trust and consistency.
Qualifications
Extensive experience caring for multiple children, ideally in structured private homes.
Deep knowledge of child development, early childhood education, and illness awareness.
Calm, emotionally regulated, and naturally nurturing presence.
Professional, discreet, and polished in demeanor.
Comfortable holding firm boundaries without harshness.
Educational mindset; ECE certification or true career nanny background strongly preferred.
Seeking a long-term role and committed to growing with one family over time.
Requirements
Willingness to live in during designated nights (private accommodations provided).
Comfortable working in partnership with hands-on parents.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Strong references and background screening required.
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