ME308 - Live-in Nanny - Dobbs Ferry, NY
About The Position
Discreet, professional single-parent household seeking an experienced, warm, and highly organized live-in Nanny / Family Assistant to support one toddler (in full-time daycare) in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The role is designed to provide consistent weekday stability, proactive household support, and thoughtful travel flexibility within a structured, respectful working environment. The schedule will be 40 hours a week, guaranteed Monday through Friday. This person needs to be able to travel domestically and internationally with the family. Schedule & Structure Morning routine and daycare drop-off Midday family assistant support block Afternoon pick-up and evening routine One scheduled early-start morning per week (planned) One/Two scheduled late evening per week (approximately until 9/10 pm) Approximately 8 extended weeks annually due to travel or longer workdays Two consecutive weekend days fully off-duty Overtime compensated in accordance with New York State labor law
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years professional childcare experience
- Strong toddler experience with excellent references
- Warm, emotionally attuned, and developmentally knowledgeable
- Highly organized and proactive in household systems
- Comfortable with occasional sole-charge overnights
- Travel-ready and adaptable
- Valid driver’s license and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Interest in a stable, long-term placement
Responsibilities
- Morning routine, dressing, breakfast preparation, and daycare logistics
- Afternoon care, age-appropriate engagement, and structured play
- Child meal preparation and bath/bedtime support
- Sick-day coverage and daycare closure coverage
- Occasional sole-charge overnight care during short domestic travel
- Weekly grocery shopping and light household provisioning
- Light family meal preparation
- Child laundry and light household laundry
- Organization of child’s clothing, toys, and supplies
- Management of pantry and essential household items
- Returns, light errands, and travel preparation support
- Deep cleaning managed separately
Benefits
- Hourly compensation in the $35–$38/hour range, commensurate with experience and travel flexibility.
- 40 guaranteed hours weekly plus overtime in accordance with NY state labor law.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time provided consistent with professional household standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
