British American Household Staffing

HN276 - Full-Time Infant Nanny - West Village, NYC

Job Locations US-NY-West Village
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(1/6/2025 5:28 PM)
Job Reference Code
HN276
# of Openings
1
Category
Nanny

Overview

A family in the West Village are seeking a superlative nanny for their baby who is 6-months-old. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, but please be flexible as they may need 1-2 nights per week for the nanny to stay later and an occasional Saturday night as well. The start date is ASAP. The parents do a combo of working from home and the office so one of them is usually home for a couple days of the week.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring baby's safety, health, and happiness at all times
  • Actively nurturing and engaging the child in educational, developmental, and fun age-appropriate activities that encourage his physical and mental growth
  • Supporting the achievement of age-appropriate milestones (e.g. tummy time, mealtime, socialization, potty training, learning to read, walking, etc)
  • Taking the child to classes, the park, on walks, arranging playdates, reading, and indoor & outdoor play
  • Diaper changes
  • Maintaining the child’s nap, eating, and play schedules
  • Child’s laundry (clothes and bed sheets)
  • Feeding, meal preparation, and cooking for the child
  • Notifying parents when child-related items need to be restocked, clothes are too small, etc.
  • Keeping the home's main spaces and the child’s room clean and tidy (putting away/wiping down toys, cleaning bottles, dishes, and the kitchen after meal-time, tidying his room, emptying diaper pail, doing baby's laundry, changing baby's sheets, keeping the stroller/diaper bag organized and well-stocked)
  • Flexible and able to stay longer as needed I.E., babysit at night or on weekends
  • Keeping a log/report of his schedule (feeding, naps, etc. - using Huckleberry app)
  • Occasionally bathing and bedtime as needed I.E., if parents are out that night
  • Open to occasional travel or overnights as needed (the role could include Europe for a week or so or other destinations and holidays that they take which should normally be 7-10 days long)

Qualifications

  • They would love a candidate from England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Central American or South America. They would love a candidate who could speak any of the languages from these areas or someone who has worked/lived/studied in any of these places. Being well-traveled is an asset to this role.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience caring for children with 5+ of those years in caring for infants from ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old
  • Resides within a reasonable commuting distance from West Village
  • This position is ideal for a nanny seeking a role with a wonderful family for at least the next 2-3 years or more
  • Respect in how parents want things to be done; someone who takes feedback well
  • Proven track record of supporting developmental milestones, such as introducing solids and encouraging motor skills
  • Someone punctual and reliable who maintains a professional demeanor while fostering a warm, nurturing atmosphere
  • Trustworthy and honest, has good judgment, and builds strong relationships based on integrity
  • Attentive, caring, and nurturing, with a genuine love for children and their well-being. They desire warmth and kindness in their nanny.
  • Energetic
  • Flexible with hours, willing to adapt to changing family needs, including occasional late nights and weekends

Salary and Benefits

  • $38+ gross per hour, depending on the right candidate's experience, flexibility, and credentials
  • 10 days of paid vacation
  • 5-6 paid sick days and major holidays
  • MTA card reimbursement
  • Other benefits, such as a healthcare stipend, can be negotiated for the right candidate

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