Full-Time Nanny in Westfield, NJ

The Nanny Smith • Westfield, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A warm, relaxed, and loving family in Westfield is seeking an experienced, energetic, and nurturing full-time nanny to care for their bright and engaging toddler daughter. This family strongly prefers a live-in nanny but will also consider an exceptional live-out candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nanny who loves working with toddlers and wants to become an important part of a caring family. The family's primary goal is ensuring their daughter has safe, happy, and stimulating days filled with meaningful interaction and learning. Household duties are secondary to providing excellent childcare. The family would love a nanny who enjoys cooking healthy, vegetable-forward meals. Meal preparation for Mom is particularly appreciated during the week. The family is planning to grow in the future and is looking for a nanny who can become a valued long-term member of their household. The family practices gentle, age-appropriate discipline focused on acknowledging feelings, redirecting behavior, and maintaining consistency. They are looking for a nanny who shares a calm, patient approach and can support the child's emotional development while setting appropriate boundaries.

Requirements

• Experienced, energetic, and nurturing full-time nanny.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and highly reliable.
• Passionate about early childhood education, child development, and finding teachable moments throughout the day.
• Warm, patient, nurturing, energetic, and engaging with toddlers.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing childcare with household support.
• Enjoys cooking healthy, vegetable-forward meals.
• Ability to foster the child's love of learning, encourage her independence, and keep her engaged through enriching, age-appropriate activities.
• Shares a calm, patient approach and can support the child's emotional development while setting appropriate boundaries.
• Covid-19 vaccination required.
• Must be able to provide valid work and childcare references.
• Applicants will be subject to various background screens.

Nice To Haves

• Live-in nanny preferred.
• Exceptional live-out candidate will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with morning and evening routines, including dressing, hygiene, meals, and bedtime preparation.
• Transporting the child to and from school.
• Providing engaging educational play, storytelling, music, outdoor activities, and developmental experiences.
• Offering healthy snacks and meals throughout the day.
• Maintaining a safe, loving, and structured environment.
• Encouraging positive behavior, independence, and age-appropriate responsibility.
• Doing the family’s laundry and preparing their meals.
• Shopping for and managing groceries.
• Vacuuming and tidying the home.
• Organizing play areas and the nursery.
• Cleaning the kitchen and cleaning up after meals.
• Teaching and encouraging the child to clean up toys and participate in simple household routines.
• For the live-in position, additional household upkeep is expected, including maintaining the nanny's bedroom and bathroom and assisting with the overall cleanliness of the home.

Benefits

• Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.
• Family vehicle provided.
• Travel expenses covered when accompanying the family on trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed