ZI462 - Full-Time Live-Out Nanny - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

2d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

A lovely family moving from Miami to the Upper East Side seeks an exceptional live-out nanny for two young children, who will be almost 3-months and 2.5-years-old when the position starts. The family hope to have arrived in NYC by mid-November ready to meet and trial candidates, aiming for an early December start date. The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm, and there will likely be occasional weekend/evening help needed (with prior notice).

Requirements

Experience with toddlers and babies, completely comfortable taking care of both children together
Warm, nurturing, patient, and brilliant at engaging with children at their level
Happy running after an energetic little boy, and to match his activity levels (while also maintaining a calm environment)
Proactive, organised and enthusiastic, full of ideas and comfortable encouraging children's natural curiosity and imagination
Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with the parents and to quickly understand their parenting style
Comfortable working alongside Mom (who will be on maternity leave when the position starts) and, later, when she works from home
Available for some weekend/evening hours
Pitch-in approach to the household - happy to empty a dishwasher, clear up after preparing food, and generally keep things reasonably organised (however, candidates are not expected to take on any general housekeeping)
Happy to work alongside a friendly cat
Open to some travel with the family in the future
MUST be legally able to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Candidates who can speak Spanish would be appreciated

Responsibilities

Engaging the children through age-appropriate activities, including organising outings, exploring the local area, joining groups and classes, reading, talking, and playing at their level
Supporting physical, emotional, and educational developmental milestones with both children
Maintaining consistent nap and sleep routines, with confidence to tweak and adjust as the children get older
Dropping off and picking up the older child from pre-school
Preparing fresh, healthy food for the toddler, and supporting weaning and the introduction of solids for the baby
Keeping the nursery and play areas clean, tidy and organised
Laundry and wardrobe management for the children
Nursery duties including diapering, feeding, preparing bottles, bathing and supporting the evening routine
Regular communication with the parents relating to the days activities, general development, daily routines, and any concerns