Nanny job (M/F) in Manhattan, New York City, USA
Job description
A family of four in Downtown Manhattan (SOHO) is seeking a full-time, full charge Nanny to care for their two young children aged 3 years and 16 months.
This is a live-out position requiring a highly capable, intelligent, and nurturing professional who genuinely loves children and can provide exceptional childcare.
The role includes occasional travel approximately 4 times per year for 1-3 weeks per trip, requiring a valid passport. The ideal candidate will be well-spoken, versatile, and exhibit excellent communication skills with a well-rounded personality.
This position offers competitive compensation and benefits including workers compensation, medical stipend, and paid vacation.
Responsibilities
- Provide full charge care for a 3-year-old boy and 16-month-old girl
- Plan and implement creative and educational activities appropriate for both age groups
- Set up and coordinate playdates with other children
- Organize and coordinate educational trips and outings
- Maintain constant supervision ensuring safety and attentiveness at all times
- Handle behavioral issues with patience and appropriate discipline techniques
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children
- Manage all child-related laundry and maintain children's wardrobes
- Keep children's spaces clean, organized, and tidy
- Accompany the family on approximately 4 trips per year, ranging from 1-3 weeks each
- Maintain flexibility to extend working hours when parents are delayed
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding children's daily activities and development
Requirements
- Highly capable and versatile nanny with proven experience caring for toddlers and young children
- Well-spoken and intelligent, with excellent communication skills
- Nurturing, fun-loving and engaging personality with a genuine love for children
- Highly organized, proactive and self-motivated, with strong time management abilities
- Respectful of family privacy and boundaries, and willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed
- Creative in planning age-appropriate educational activities
- Confident managing behavioral challenges
- Attentive, safety-conscious and professional at all times
- Valid passport and availability for occasional family travel
- Essential: experience with infant and toddler development, strong cooking skills for children's meals, and flexibility to accommodate varying schedules
Work conditions
- Position: Full-time, live-out
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Flexibility: Required to work beyond 8:00 PM when parents are delayed
- Travel: Approximately 4 family trips per year, each lasting 1–3 weeks
- Benefits: Workers' compensation insurance, medical stipend and 2 weeks' paid vacation annually
- Household: No pets in the home
Salary
My name is Tiffany Kolosick, and I have been working in the private service industry for more than 20 years. Before transitioning into recruiting, I held nearly every role within a private household, giving me firsthand insight into the responsibilities, expectations, and challenges faced by both clients and household professionals. This experience allows me to view each placement through the unique lens of both the client and the candidate. My primary goal is to create successful, long-term placements by ensuring that the needs, expectations, personality, and working styles of both parties are aligned. In my experience, when a placement is truly a win for both the client and the candidate, it creates the foundation for a successful and lasting relationship.
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