AS743 - Live-in Nanny - Needham, MA

British American Household Staffing•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A family in Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time live-in nanny for three girls, ages 7, 6, and 4, with a fourth child due in April. A newborn care specialist will support the family for approximately six months; afterward, the nanny will also care for the infant. The mother stays at home and is closely involved. The three older children attend school full-time, so the nanny will coordinate with their mother and work collaboratively to manage the children's schedules. The general schedule is 7–11 a.m. and 2–7 p.m. The family guarantees 40 or more hours per week, with overtime for date nights, overnights, and days when the girls do not have school. The live-in accommodations include a private bedroom and bathroom on a separate floor. The family will provide a car for the nanny's use. The role includes travel with the family as needed during summer and school breaks and requires working Thanksgiving.

Requirements

Have US work authorization.
Be comfortable working with a small dog (25 lbs).
Be a confident driver.
Be able to swim and supervise children in the pool and ocean.
Be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Warm and kind, with a positive attitude.
Experience caring for multiple children at different developmental stages, including infants.
Creative, engaging, and enthusiastic about planning enriching activities.
Playful and happy to get on the floor and play with the children.
Calm, dependable, and proactive, with excellent judgment.
Comfortable in the kitchen and willing to cook for the children.
Organized and attentive to detail.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Reliable, punctual, and seeking a long-term position with one family.

Responsibilities

Provide childcare, including supervising meal, hygiene, and bedtime routines.
Accompany the children to and from school as needed.
Plan and engage the children in creative, educational, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Encourage learning, independence, curiosity, and positive social development.
Plan and accompany the children to extracurriculars, outings, and activities.
Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks for the children.
Do the children's laundry.
Keep the children's bedrooms, play areas, nursery, and other shared spaces tidy and well organized throughout the day.
Work collaboratively with the stay-at-home mother to create a cohesive team environment.
Care for the baby, including managing sleep and feeding schedules, rotating and sanitizing toys, providing developmentally appropriate enrichment, and monitoring and replenishing nursery inventory.
Travel with the family as needed during summer and school breaks.
Work Thanksgiving.