Overview
A busy father living on the Upper East Side is in search of a top notch nanny for his two children, ages 2 and 3. Dad has 50/50 custody and will need the nanny to live-in on his days. The schedule will be discussed with appropriate candidates and a 3 month schedule will be provided at a time but does require 2 weekends per month and some travel. When dad does not have the kids, you have off. Dad is looking for the best so full-time benefits are offered.
Responsibilities
- Providing attentive, professional, and nurturing care for the children of the household
- Live-in during dads schedule- a 3 month schedule will be provided.
- Managing daily routines, schedules, activities, and appointments
- Traveling domestically and internationally with the family as needed. You must be comfortable packing/unpacking for the children
- Maintaining a calm, professional, and organized presence in the household at all times
- Being proactive and communicating clearly with dad about the children’s needs, development, and daily activities
- Supporting the children with age-appropriate learning, play, and developmental activities
- Light child related household tasks including children’s laundry and organization
- Facilitating face-time calls with other parent
- Helping with light meal preparation and feeding the children (i.e. reheating, snack prep, etc., as the family employs a full-time chef).
- Supporting the children with routines including nap time and bedtime
- Transporting children safely to school drop ofs and pickups as well as other activities - working with security and drivers
- Being flexible and responsive to help with shift changes
- Build positive relationships with the children and the entire household
Qualifications
- Confident managing two children of different ages at once
- Active and playful; enjoys swimming, outings, and engaging activities
- Knowledgeable in child development; incorporates age-appropriate learning into play
- Mature and authoritative — able to set boundaries with calm authority, balancing structure with warmth
- Highly organized and self-reliant — takes initiative with tasks such as packing bags, organizing closets, and cleaning children’s equipment
- Comfortable managing logistics, scheduling, and transportation- expierence with divorce and hands-offs is a major plus
- Capable of preparing and serving simple, healthy meals for the children
- Aligned with family values — respectful, supportive, and intentional in modeling good manners, self-confidence, and responsibility
- Warm, professional, and proactive — able to balance partnership with initiative
- Engaging and playful while maintaining calm, firm boundaries
- Organized and detail-oriented; anticipates needs and supports smooth logistics- children will need support during transitions from home to home and we are looking for someone who can help with this.
Requirements
- Must be able to travel with them internationally and domestically
- Experience with Kosher kitchens
Salary and Benefits
- $130,000 per year - $150,000 per year
- Full benefits
- Long term placement with a well-established family that values and invests in their staff
