Job Description

Overview

A young family in Gramercy Park area of Manhattan, NY is seeking an energetic, experienced Live-In (or live-out, if local) Nanny to care for their new baby boy, who was born in late October. He is a very chill, happy baby that eats and sleeps great. The family is beginning their search for a start date after the holidays. For the right candidate, they will offer a deposit to secure the perfect fit and have an overlap period with the current baby nurses who are on a 24/7 rotation and are expected to transition out after approximately three months.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a career nanny who is active and excited to grow with a young family. The family is looking for someone with an "au pair" mindset - someone energetic, engaged, flexible, and excited to become a lasting part of the family. The role is primarily focused on the baby, with a full-time household assistant and housekeepers already in place. The family is looking for someone who will bring energy to the home, take initiative, and grow into the role as the child gets older.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00am–5:00pm
• 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed
• January start preferred; flexible for the right candidate - deposit offered to hold Nanny
• Family spends summers at their home on Long Island and travels throughout the year

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, nurturing care for the family's infant
• Supporting the baby's daily routine, development, and milestones
• Preparing bottles, baby meals, and age-appropriate food as the child grows
• Baby-related laundry and tidying
• Keeping the nursery and baby's belongings organized
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for the baby as he moves to solids
• Helping establish and maintain consistent routines
• Supporting the child as he grows and taking on additional age-appropriate responsibilities over time
• Traveling with the family as needed
• Helping with occasional household tasks related to the child

Qualifications

• Energetic, active, and physically capable of keeping up with a growing child
• Athletic or outdoors-oriented candidates are a plus
• Comfortable in a young, active household
• German speaking is a plus, not required
• Cooking and meal preparation experience is a plus

Requirements

• Extensive professional nanny experience, particularly with infants
• Warm, engaging, and nurturing personality
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative
• Strong understanding of infant development
• Flexible and adaptable
• Someone interested in growing with a family for the long term
• Willingness to travel with the family, including time at their Long Island home
• Valid passport for family travel
• Comfortable working additional hours as needed

Salary and Benefits

• $35–$45++/hour DOE
• Full benefits offered
• Private live-in accommodations if desired
• Accommodations covered while traveling with the family
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate, including transportation, flights, and moving expenses
• Long-term opportunity