Job Description

A warm, international family of four in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly reliablenanny for their two children, ages 4 and 20 months. The family speaks both Finnish and English at home and is looking for a long-term nanny who is nurturing, patient, and genuinely enjoys engaging with children.

The ideal candidate is positive, proactive, organized, physically active, able to climb stairs easily, and calm under pressure. Someone who enjoys sports, outdoor play, creative activities, and keeping up with energetic children will thrive in this role.

The general schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Thursday from 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Flexibility to stay late occasionally will be required.

This is a long-term opportunity for a nanny seeking a stable, professional household where they can become a trusted and valued member of the family. Local candidates only, please. Start date is mid-September or mid-October.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Provide attentive, hands-on care for two young children
• Plan engaging, screen-free activities, including sports, outdoor play, crafts, reading, and play-dates – Encourage positive peer interaction and friendships
• Support school drop-offs/pickups and navigate NYC, including lower Manhattan via public transportation
• Meal plan and prep children's meals and snacks; assist with feeding
• Pack lunches for school
• Support naps, bedtime, hygiene, and toilet training
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment
• Encourage social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Keep children’s spaces and belongings organized
• Represent the family professionally in school and social settings
• Travel domestically with the family as needed

Qualifications

• Nurturing, loving, and highly attentive
• Dependable, trustworthy, and respectful
• Energetic and playful while also being able to provide balance and structure
• Adapts easily to the energy of the household while leaning into calm, courteous, and peaceful
• Vigilant about safety
• Proactive and organized
• Engaging and hands-on
• Ability to manage a busy family schedule
• Works intuitively
• Truly passionate about children and their growth and development
• Polished and professional

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 2 years living in NYC and strong knowledge of navigating the city and all transportation methods, including subway, bus, ferry, and driving
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Must be able to swim
• Physically capable and comfortable in a five-level home with no elevator
• Excellent judgment, reliability, communication, and discretion
• Comfortable working alongside a stay-at-home parent and a parent who works from home while maintaining appropriate boundaries during business hours
• Must be able to adhere to a strict no-shoes-in-the-home policy
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Flexibility with schedule and travel as needed
• Flu vaccination required
• Must be familiar with NYC waste, recycling, and composting rules
• Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

• $45+ per hour, depending on experience
• 40-hour guaranteed minimum
• 10 days PTO (the family travels during June and July, and it is preferred that PTO is taken then)
• 5 sick/personal days
• $132/month transportation stipend
• $100/day overnight travel premium
• Health stipend negotiable