Job Description

Overview

A family in Westchester County, is seeking an experienced, nurturing, and highly engaged Full-Time Nanny to provide exceptional care for their infant.The family is looking for a warm, dependable, and proactive professional who genuinely enjoys working with young children and is interested in building a meaningful, long-term relationship.

The family's older son attends a full-day school program, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, so the primary focus throughout the day will be caring for their infant daughter. The family currently has a Newborn Care Specialist supporting them through the baby's first 10–12 weeks and would ideally like some overlap to ensure a smooth, thoughtful transition of care.

The family practices a loving, intentional approach to parenting that emphasizes calm leadership, consistent routines, predictable boundaries, and age-appropriate independence. They prioritize daily outdoor time, hands-on engagement, and a screen-free environment during the week. Their 3-year-old son is friendly, curious, and full of personality, with interests ranging from music and trains to library visits, cooking, and everyday adventures.

Both parents have busy professional schedules and are seeking a nanny who communicates exceptionally well, exercises sound judgment, and confidently manages the children's routines while maintaining a collaborative relationship with the parents. The ideal candidate is naturally engaging, affectionate, and proactive, with a genuine interest in supporting each child's developmental milestones and creating a joyful, enriching environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional extensions until 6:30 PM with advance notice. The family is targeting a flexible January 2027 start, with the possibility of part-time hours beforehand to facilitate a gradual transition.

Responsibilities

Childcare & Development

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant care, including feeding, diapering, naps, and daily routines.
• Engage the children through reading, music, sensory play, imaginative activities, and outdoor exploration.
• Establish and maintain consistent routines that support healthy development and age-appropriate independence.
• Assist with the older child's afternoon routine, including occasional early school pickups for activities such as swimming and karate (approximately 1–2 times per week).
• Plan and coordinate age-appropriate outings, activities, and playdates.
• Maintain proactive communication with parents regarding routines, milestones, and any concerns.

Child-Related Household Support

As the childcare schedule permits:

• Manage the children's laundry and linens, including washing, folding, and putting items away.
• Keep children's bedrooms, nursery, and play areas clean and organized.
• Wash and sanitize bottles, pump parts, and feeding supplies.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Monitor and organize children's supplies and daily essentials.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• Excellent references, ideally demonstrating longevity in previous nanny positions.
• Warm, patient, affectionate, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development.
• Active, hands-on caregiving style with an emphasis on meaningful engagement.
• Strong communication skills and respect for established parenting preferences.
• Organized, dependable, proactive, and capable of anticipating needs.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively with involved parents.
• Comfortable maintaining consistent routines, predictable boundaries, and a screen-free environment.
• Seeking a stable, long-term position with a family.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; comfortable transporting children.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable working in a home with a small dog.
• Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional extensions until 6:30 PM with advance notice.
• Able to provide excellent professional references and successfully complete a background check.

Salary and Benefits

• 50 guaranteed hours equating to $100,100 annual salary
• Benefits: The family is open to discussing healthcare coverage or a stipend, retirement savings options, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for long-term compensation reviews.
• The family is committed to developing a competitive compensation package and a mutually beneficial, long-term employment relationship with the right candidate.