Overview
A lovely family with two working parents on the Upper West Side is seeking a top notch educated nanny for their two children, ages 2 and 9. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm. The family also has a home in upstate NY, so the nanny should be willing to travel occasionally (particularly during the summer months and school holidays) and live-in during that time period. The older child is in school full-time, so most of the care will be for the toddler, though there will be some care of both children in the evenings, as well as on days off from school.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the morning routine and and accompany the older child to school (within walking distance)
- Oversee nap, meal, and hygiene routines
- Prepare meals for the children
- Child related laundry and tidying
- Engage with the children in a developmentally appropriate way- focusing on education and development with a play-based approach. Focus on explaining the world, discussing the child’s environment, and focusing opportunities for creative discover and play.
- Proactively plan outings and activities- the family believes that there is "no bad weather, just bad clothing", and the nannies should feel comfortable with outdoor adventures daily, rain or shine.
Qualifications
- Experience working with toddlers and school-aged children
- Knowledgeable about childhood development, with a collaborative approach, but ultimately willing to defer to the parents' role and choices
- Background in childhood development and education
- Extremely reliable and punctual, as both parents have demanding jobs
- Warm and caring, with a playful energy and high level of engagement
- Understanding of household boundaries as the family is quite private
- Goal oriented- should enjoy setting goals for the children and executing those plans
Requirements
- Must be willing to spend weekdays with the family at their home upstate during the summer months and live-in Monday-Friday
- Driving is NOT required, but desired
- Swimming is NOT required, but highly desired
Salary and Benefits
- $40-48/hr.
- Monthly health stipend
- PTO
- Yearly discretionary bonus
