Job Description
02nd October, 2024 This warm and welcoming family, which splits its time between downtown Manhattan and Northwest Connecticut, is looking for a wonderful
Second Nanny to join their close-knit household. They have a joyful one-year-old child and are expecting another baby in April 2025. The family is seeking a nanny who will bring great energy, enthusiasm, and a love for children to their home. They would love someone who can blend seamlessly into their daily life, supporting their current nanny and becoming a cherished member of their team.
Why You'll Love This Role: This is a wonderful opportunity for a nanny who enjoys being an active part of a family's life and is looking for a warm, long-term fit. You'll have the chance to work with a fun and dynamic family who truly values a caring, proactive, and hands-on approach. With full-time hours, a flexible schedule, and exciting travel opportunities, this is the perfect role for someone with a go-getter attitude who is eager to nurture young minds while exploring new adventures!
What You'll Do: - Nurturing Care:
- Provide kind and attentive care to the family's adorable 1-year-old and their soon-to-arrive newborn.
- Handle all aspects of the children's daily routines: from feeding and changing to bathing and helping with potty training as they grow.
- Create a fun and loving atmosphere where the children can learn and thrive.
- Engaging Activities:
- Plan and implement developmental activities that spark joy and learning-think storytime, nursery rhymes, indoor and outdoor play!
- Take the children to parks, classes, playdates, and fun outings, making the most of the vibrant city life in NYC.
- Household Support:
- Pitch in with light housekeeping tasks, such as organizing the children's spaces, laundry, and light meal prep.
- Be ready to lend a hand when needed, whether it's prepping a healthy snack or coordinating with the family's current nanny.
- Travel & Adventure:
- Join the family on their exciting trips, both domestic and international, several times a year.
- Be comfortable with overnights, especially when traveling between their NYC and Connecticut homes.
- Team Spirit:
- Work in harmony with the family's current nanny to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
- Be the type of person who loves being part of a team, ready to jump in with a positive attitude and a helping hand wherever needed.
What They're Looking For: - Someone with great energy and a gentle touch who loves engaging with young children and watching them grow.
- Prior experience with infants, toddlers, and multiple children is important.
- Flexibility is key-this family's schedule may require weekend and evening shifts, and overnights at their second home . They need a nanny who's happy to go with the flow.
- You'll need to be comfortable traveling both within the U.S. and internationally.
- The family has a medium-sized, friendly dog, so you'll need to be comfortable with pets .
- They'd love for you to be CPR-certified and open to necessary screenings and immunizations.
- This is a long-term role , so they seek someone who wants to grow with the family.
Compensation & Benefits: - Hourly Rate: $35/hour (gross pay) + Overtime after 40 hours in a week.
- Benefits: Medical insurance stipend, 401k retirement plan (eligible after 3 months).
- Paid Time Off: 10 paid vacation/personal days , 5 paid sick days, and paid public holidays.
- Additional Perks: You'll be paid for all 52 weeks of the year, even during family vacations when your services aren't needed.
Schedule: - 5-6 days per week, including 1-2 weekend days.
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (with flexibility for occasional late nights).
- May be open to a rotational nanny for the right person. Please only apply if you are open and fully flexible.
If you're an energetic, nurturing nanny who loves working with children and is excited to join a kind family, we'd love to hear from you! We can't wait to meet you! Modern Minders
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,