SV024 - Full-Time Nanny - New York, NY
About The Position
A family in New York City is seeking a full-time nanny to care for their infant, who will be approximately 4 months old at the start of the role. The anticipated start date is early May, with some flexibility for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a nanny who is confident in infant care and enjoys supporting early development through structure, routine, and thoughtful engagement. The family is seeking a caregiver who brings a calm, grounded presence while also engaging warmly and playfully with the baby. The schedule will generally be 45–50 hours per week, typically falling between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional later evenings or a Saturday with advance notice. The family values consistency and is working toward establishing strong daytime rhythms around feeding, sleep, and development. They are looking for a nanny who can support and maintain structured routines, track daily patterns, and help guide the baby through developmental milestones in the first year. This is a long-term opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about childcare and interested in growing with a family over time.
Requirements
- Significant experience caring for infants, particularly within the first year of life.
- Strong understanding of infant development, sleep routines, and feeding transitions.
- Experience working with structured routines and tracking infant schedules.
- Calm, grounded demeanor with a warm, engaging presence with children.
- Thoughtful, proactive approach to developmental engagement and learning.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Flexible with schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends with advance notice.
- Comfortable working in a home with a cat.
- Able to provide strong references and pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Background in education or early childhood development is a strong plus.
- Interest in fostering curiosity through reading, outdoor time, and age-appropriate enrichment.
- Ability to partner closely with parents and adapt to evolving routines.
- Urdu or Farsi fluency a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for an infant.
- Support and maintain consistent feeding and sleep routines.
- Prepare and feed bottles (including expressed breast milk).
- Track feeding, sleep, and diapering patterns using a shared system or app.
- Support age-appropriate developmental activities, including tummy time, reading, and sensory play.
- Engage the baby through singing, talking, and interactive play.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining daytime structure and routines.
- Support transitions such as introducing solids when developmentally appropriate.
- Handle baby-related laundry and maintain organization of nursery and supplies.
- Assist with light household support related to the child, including tidying shared spaces.
- Prepare an occasional simple meal for the family if comfortable (not required).
Benefits
- Health insurance stipend.
- Paid time off.
- Additional benefits to be discussed with the family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
