KP779 - Full-Time Special Needs Nanny - Brooklyn, NYC

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A warm and loving family in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, is seeking a superlative full-time nanny for their 18 month-old son, who has a rare, multisystem genetic disorder. The schedule will be 8am-7pm Monday through Friday (55 hours per week), and the role will start in April. The family's current nanny will provide a comprehensive handover. If candidates require live-in, there is a garden unit available from the Fall.

Requirements

Experience working with children with special needs or a background in fields such as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy, or special education.
Ability to thoughtfully structure the toddler’s time and actively support his developmental progress.
Collaborative, warm, and engaging personality.
Ability to connect easily with children and a genuine love for working with them.
Ability to balance consistency with flexibility—following therapeutic routines while adapting to the child’s pace.
Patience, positivity, kindness, and a proactive approach to supporting developmental milestones.
Ability to create engaging, supportive experiences that help the child build skills and confidence on his own timeline.
US passport, Green Card or EAC.
Up to date on flu, MMR, Tdap and RSV vaccinations.
Passport ready and willing to travel both domestically and internationally roughly twice per year.
Available to start in April.

Responsibilities

Support the child's developmental goals at home and integrate foundational developmental skills.
Help the child move independently and continue to integrate foundational developmental skills.
Be dedicated to the child and enjoy working with children with special needs.
Be disciplined about implementing his therapy and homework exercises.
Make the time he has outside of therapy fun and exploratory.
Perform simple food prep, laundry, and keep the child's play areas tidy.
Be a positive and supportive presence in the home.
Create structure and systems in the home to help develop independence.
Travel with the family approximately twice per year (both domestically and internationally).