A busy, HNW family on the Upper East Side is seeking an active, experienced and organised live-out weekend nanny to care for two children, aged 4-years and 5-years.   Expect a 7am-7pm schedule, on Saturdays and Sundays, and there is likely to be some weekend travel and babysitting required. The family is looking for a someone to start as soon as possible.

The family are looking for an enthusiastic, happy, kind and energetic nanny who is organised and flexible.  Responsibilities will include:

• All nursery duties relating to the two children
• Meal and snack preparation, focusing on healthy, nutritious food (please note that the little girl is on a strict dairy-free diet and needs daily medication)
• Children's laundry and ironing
• Occasional household errands, including grocery shopping
• Accompanying the children to any activities and taking them on fun outings, adventures and to cultural events
• Preparation for travel- packing, planning and scheduling activities, and general coordination, and accompanying the family if they go away for the weekend
• Supporting the children in their current routines
• Encouraging good manners, and respectful, kind behavior
• Ensuring the physical, emotional and social needs of the children are met, and that the home and their general environment is supportive, happy, and fun

• A confident driver would be preferred, but isn't essential
• The family have a small dog and so candidates must be pet-friendly
• The nanny should also be flexible and open to regular weekend travel with the family, as well as some proxy parenting when required
• Candidates should be organized and professional, while also warm and friendly
• Considerate, proactive, full of initiative and with strong communication skills
• Previous experience with similar aged children and in a fully staffed household essential

• From $40/hr, DOE