ZI366 - Full-Time Live-Out Nanny - Upper East Side, NY

British American Household Staffing•Upper East Side, NY

16d•$40

About The Position

A busy, HNW family on the Upper East Side is seeking an active, experienced and organised live-out nanny to care for two children, aged 4-years and 5-years. This is a Monday through Friday role, from 7am-7pm daily, although candidates who can offer some flexibility around travel and occasional babysitting would be appreciated. The family is looking for a someone to start as soon as possible. The family are looking for an enthusiastic, happy, kind and energetic nanny who is organised and flexible.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be comfortable in a mostly sole charge role, but also happy to work alongside the parents when they are around
The family have a small dog and so candidates must be pet-friendly
The nanny should also be flexible and open to regular travel with the family, as well as proxy parenting when required
Organized and professional, while also warm and friendly
Educated and very focused on childhood development
Comfortable supporting children with school projects and homework
Considerate, proactive, full of initiative and with strong communication skills
Previous experience with similar aged children and in a fully staffed household essential

Nice To Haves

A second language would be appreciated
A confident driver would also be preferred, but isn't essential

Responsibilities

All nursery duties relating to the two children
Meal and snack preparation, focusing on healthy, nutritious food
Children's laundry and ironing
Occasional household errands, including grocery shopping
Accompanying the children to any appointments
Preparation for travel- packing, planning and scheduling activities, and general coordination
Regular travel to locations in Europe, the UK and other international destinations
Proxy-parenting when the parents travel
Supporting the children in their current routines
Encouraging good manners, and respectful, kind behavior
Some school drop-offs and pick-ups
Ensuring the physical, emotional and social needs of the children are met, and that the home and their general environment is supportive, happy, and fun.
Some medical care: the little girl has some health issues and is on daily medication (including a daily injection which is usually given by her mother but can sometimes be done by the nanny).