Full-Time Weekend Nanny

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Norfolk, CT
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour
Commitment Level: Weekend, live-out, long-term
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, every week
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Position Overview
A warm, active family in Norfolk, Connecticut is seeking an experienced, highly organized weekend nanny to care for their three young children: a 3-year-old, a 1-year-old, and a newborn. This is a consistent, long-term position covering 12-hour shifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Strong communication and smooth handoffs with the parents and other caregivers are central to the role. The family is looking for someone nurturing, calm, proactive, and confident managing the needs of multiple young children in a busy household. They want someone who works well as part of a team, maintains thoughtful professional boundaries, and becomes a trusted presence in the home. The position includes regular travel to the family’s New York City residence as well as frequent domestic and international travel. The family has two friendly, medium-to-large, non-shedding dogs, so comfort around dogs is essential. Candidates must be local to the Norfolk, CT area.

Benefits: Paid weekly through the family’s payroll service, health, dental, and vision insurance available with employee contribution, 401(k) offering, two weeks of paid vacation annually (one week selected by the family), five paid sick days per year, major holidays off, pre-tax transportation benefits for parking or public transit, mileage or gas reimbursement may be available

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, engaging care for three young children, including a newborn
• Manage daily routines, including meals, naps, diapering, dressing, and age-appropriate structure
• Plan and lead enriching, developmentally appropriate activities at home and in the community
• Coordinate and attend weekend outings, classes, playdates, and appointments as needed
• Support newborn care throughout the day while keeping the older children engaged
• Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children
• Maintain the children’s spaces, including tidying toys and play areas
• Handle the children’s laundry and clean up after meals and snacks
• Communicate clearly with the parents and other caregivers to ensure consistency and smooth handoffs
• Accompany the family on travel to their New York City residence and on domestic and international trips
• Assist with light family meal preparation if desired (a bonus, not required)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of professional childcare experience
• Significant newborn and infant care experience
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must live locally to Norfolk, CT
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle (a family vehicle is not provided)
• Passport-ready and willing to travel frequently, including internationally
• Comfortable and confident around dogs
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Adaptable, discreet, reliable, and comfortable with occasional schedule changes
• Must be available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Ability to swim is a plus