A warm, friendly family on the Upper West Side of Manhattan is seeking a highly experienced temporary full-time nanny to care for their infant son, who will be approximately 5 months old at the start of the role. This is a 10-week temporary position, running from mid-April through the end of June.

The family lives in a one-bedroom apartment near Columbia University and maintains a casual but organized household. They value professionalism, reliability, and clear communication, and are looking for a nanny who is confident with infants, proactive, and respectful of established routines. This role is ideal for a career nanny who enjoys infant development, neighborhood outings, and maintaining a tidy, well-run environment around a baby.

The father will be on paternity leave until mid-April, and one parent will occasionally be working from home. The family has a very friendly 12 lb Golden Doodle and one American Short-hair cat, who spends the days hiding. 

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Set schedule
• No overnights
• No travel

Dates: Mid-April – End of June (approximately 10 weeks)

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for an infant
• Follow and support the baby’s nap schedule and daily routines
• Facilitate age-appropriate stimulation, social interaction, and enrichment
• Sign the baby up for and attend neighborhood activities (music classes, library, playdates)
• Daily stroller walks and outdoor time
• Comfortable walking the baby and the family dog once per day
• Maintain cleanliness in baby areas and shared spaces related to childcare
• Light household support, including:
• Running the dishwasher if needed
• Taking out trash when full
• Vacuuming to keep floors clean and safe for the baby
• Cleaning up after yourself throughout the day
• Baby-related organization and tidying
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding routines, observations, and developmental milestones
• Respect and follow household rules, while offering thoughtful suggestions and tips when appropriate

• Strong understanding of infant sleep, routines, and development
• Experience with introducing solids is a plus (parents will handle feeding)
• Comfortable caring for an infant in an apartment setting
• Comfortable with pets and dog walking
• Professional, calm, and dependable demeanor
• Excellent communication skills
• English fluency required; Mandarin is a plus
• Proactive and organized; thinks ahead and plans accordingly
• On-time, reliable, and respectful of routines
• Comfortable offering suggestions while following parents’ preferences
• Cleans up after themselves naturally throughout the day
• Warm, friendly, and professional with a reserved but personable presence

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• CPR & First Aid certified
• Solid experience with infants 
• Comfortable commuting to the Upper West Side
• No smoking

• $40/hour 
• 2 paid sick days
• Federal holidays off
• Transit card provided