ZI381 - Spanish Speaking ROTA Nanny - Manhattan

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

A warm, respectful and busy Manhattan-based family seeks a fantastic rotational Spanish-speaking nanny to care for two children. The schedule is likely to be 2 weeks on/off, however flexibility around this would be appreciated, particularly when the family travel. The nanny will live-in while on duty, and live-out when off duty, and the family will not consider fly in/out candidates.

Requirements

Candidates will need to be flexible and happy to work as part of a team to support Mum and the family wherever needed.
Native Spanish-speakers (the family speak Spanish within the home)
Competent speaking English
A caring and nurturing personality, and a love for children
Confident drivers
Confident cooks, happy to prepare fresh and healthy food for the children
Hard working and dedicated
Fit and active, able to manage a large home that includes multiple staircases and, of course, able to keep up with active and energetic children
Fantastic team players, with a pitch-in mentality and a positive outlook
Candidates must be comfortable working within a structured, relatively formal environment and should be open to direction, feedback and with working under the guidance of the parents
Adaptable and flexible, and able to step up during busier periods
Open to regular domestic travel to other homes within the US, and internationally

Nice To Haves

Childcare responsibilities that have included implementing gentle boundaries and involve a respectful approach
Working as part of a domestic team in a private home

Responsibilities

Organizing and participating in age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive and social development
Creating a joyful, loving environment where the children feel safe, stimulated and supported
Collaborating with, working alongside, and constantly staying in touch with Mom, who is actively involved and present in the children's upbringing
Regular communication with the parents
Keeping track of the children's day-to-day activities, milestones and progress
Staying up-to-date with the latest research and practices in child development to provide the best possible care for the children
Maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment for the children to play and learn in
Light housekeeping during the mornings when the children are at school, to support the full-time housekeeper