Full-Time Nanny Position
A kind, grounded family based in Upstate New York is seeking a full-time nanny to care for their young children. While the family primarily resides upstate, they spend occasional time in New York City, and domestic/international travel is part of the role.
This position is ideal for someone confident, thoughtful, and playful who thrives in a structured yet warm environment. The family values respectful communication, healthy routines, and encouraging independence through child-led learning.
Schedule: ThursdaySaturday, 8:00 AM6:00 PM (40 hrs/week guaranteed)
Compensation: $35$45+/hr DOE + Benefits
Start: ASAP
Schedule:
- ThursdaySaturday, 8am6pm (30 hours worked)
- 40 hours/week guaranteed
- Flexibility for travel weeks or additional coverage appreciated
Living Accommodations:
- Live-in while working is available for candidates with a long commute
- Private guest house provided on the property
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving care to both children
- Create developmentally appropriate, engaging activities
- Support daily routines (meals, naps, hygiene, transitions)
- Encourage independence, curiosity, and age-appropriate responsibility
- Light housekeeping related to the children (laundry, tidying, meal prep)
- Family assistant tasks as time allows (errands, organizing, etc.)
- Collaborate respectfully with a hands-on, stay/work-from-home mom
- Reinforce boundaries with a kind, gentle, and consistent approach
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working with toddlers
- Emotionally intelligent, proactive, and organized
- Calm, warm, and playful demeanor
- Experience with Montessori or child-led philosophy is a plus
- Comfortable with pets
Requirements
- Legal to work in the U.S.
- CPR & First Aid certified
- Fully vaccinated and up to date on flu shots
- Strong driver with clean record (nanny car provided)
- Confident swimmer
- Passport-ready for domestic/international travel
- Non-smoker
Salary and Benefits
- $35$45+/hr depending on experience
- Health insurance covered
- 2 weeks paid vacation (nanny's discretion)
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- Nanny car provided