Job Description

Full-Time Nanny (Evenings + Weekends Required) for a DUMBO Family

Start Date: May 2025

Locations: DUMBO, NYC + Upstate NY (Hudson Valley)

Children: One son (born September 2024)

A loving and busy family in DUMBO is seeking an experienced, proactive, and nurturing nanny to join their home and provide full-time care for their baby boy. The ideal candidate will be active, highly organized, and adaptable, with a warm and professional demeanor. The role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a long-term commitment to supporting the family's dynamic lifestyle. If you are a warm, professional, experienced, and detail-oriented nanny looking for a long-term position with a wonderful family, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule:

• 5 days per week, including weekends and mid-week evening support
  Preferred schedule options:
  
  • Tuesday – Sunday (Monday & Tuesday OFF) 
  • OR
  • Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday (Monday & Wednesday OFF)
    
• 40 hours per week, with potential increases depending on the weekend schedule
  Family travels to the Hudson Valley 2-3 times per month (more frequently in the summer and less in the winter/spring); overnights/live-in support is expected during these weekends.
• Flexibility is key – earlier/later days, date nights, travel, and overnight stays may be required, particularly upstate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide loving and developmentally appropriate care for the baby.
• Prioritize the baby's growth, well-being, and routine.
• Handle all child-related tidying, organization, and cleaning.
• Meal preparation and cooking for the baby and, occasionally, the family.
• Organize and maintain the baby's bedroom, closet, and play areas in both residences
• Assist with bathing, diapering, potty training, and developmental milestones.
• Research and suggest appropriate activities, books, and educational materials
• Travel with the family as needed (both upstate and domestically/internationally).

Compensation & Benefits:

• $35 - $45 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Unlimited MetroCard
• Healthcare stipend
• Paid sick/personal days, vacation, and public holidays
• The family is open to discussions about the final compensation package for their preferred candidate.

Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the USA.
• Minimum 5+ years of nanny experience (NYC experience preferred).
• Proven long-term tenure with families and excellent references.
• Experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• Dog-friendly (family has an 18 lb hypoallergenic terrier, Albie).
• Strong communication, reliability, punctuality, maturity, and emotional intelligence.
• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to travel (weekends upstate, domestic & international).
• Knowledge of child development, ages, and stages.
• Comfortable handling all child-related duties (including light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, and organization).
• Confident cook, open to occasional family meal prep and cooking.
• Tech-savvy and proactive communicator.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish to speak/teach the child.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (comfortable transporting child as needed).

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