Job Description

Overview

A friendly, professional family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking an experienced Full-Time Nanny to care for their happy, engaged 6-month-old son. Both parents have demanding careers and are looking for a warm, engaging, highly experienced caregiver who will be genuinely invested in their son’s development and become a long-term part of their family. The family would love to find someone who can grow with them.

The ideal candidate is bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, hands-on, and calm, with a minimum of 8 years of professional infant-care experience. The parents are specifically looking for someone who will actively engage with their son throughout the day through reading, singing, developmental play, outdoor time, and age-appropriate learning. They are interested in Montessori-inspired activities, independent play, and introducing baby sign language, and would love a nanny who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about supporting developmental milestones.

The family does not have a pet and do not ask the nanny to travel with them.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours)

• Occasional date-night babysitting would be appreciated when available

Start Date: ASAP

Note: Candidates should ideally live within approximately a 45-minute commute

Responsibilities

• Provide loving, attentive, full-charge care for one infant
• Actively engage the baby throughout the day through reading, singing, talking, play, and age-appropriate activities
• Support developmental milestones, including sitting, crawling, fine and gross motor development, and emerging communication
• Incorporate age-appropriate Montessori-inspired activities and opportunities for independent exploration
• Introduce baby sign language
• Take the baby on daily walks, outings, classes, and activities throughout the Upper East Side
• Maintain consistent nap and sleep routines
• Prepare and feed bottles
• Support the transition to formula and combination feeding
• Help with introduction to purees, solids, and age-appropriate foods
• Prepare simple homemade purees or utilize prepared options as directed by the parents
• Carefully manage the baby's dairy and soy allergies
• Maintain the nursery, play areas, toys, and child-related belongings
• Handle child-related tidying and organization
• Communicate openly with parents regarding the baby's day, development, feeding, sleep, and any concerns
• Work collaboratively with both parents while confidently taking ownership of the baby's routine and care

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional childcare experience
• Experience with infants under 1 year old
• Strong understanding of infant development and developmental milestones
• Experience introducing solids and purees
• Comfortable managing food sensitivities and specialized formula
• Knowledge of Montessori principles and/or baby sign language is a plus
• Familiarity with the Upper East Side strongly preferred
• Warm, bubbly, outgoing, and engaging personality
• Calm and patient approach to childcare
• Highly hands-on and genuinely enjoys interacting with infants
• Strong judgment and situational awareness
• Professional, honest, trustworthy, and discreet
• Receptive to feedback and able to implement it consistently
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working alongside an involved mother when she is home
• Interested in a long-term position

Requirements

• CPR Certified
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work legally on a W-2
• Up to date on standard childhood vaccinations
• Staying up to date on flu vaccination is required
• MMR/measles vaccination required
• COVID booster preferred but not required
• Strong professional references

Salary and Benefits

• $114k – $128k ($40–$45/hour DOE)
• Overtime
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare stipend negotiable
• No travel required