Overview:
A friendly, professional family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking an experienced Full-Time Nanny to care for their happy, engaged 6-month-old son. Both parents have demanding careers and are looking for a warm, engaging, highly experienced caregiver who will be genuinely invested in their son’s development and become a long-term part of their family. The family would love to find someone who can grow with them.
The ideal candidate is bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, hands-on, and calm, with a minimum of 8 years of professional infant-care experience. The parents are specifically looking for someone who will actively engage with their son throughout the day through reading, singing, developmental play, outdoor time, and age-appropriate learning. They are interested in Montessori-inspired activities, independent play, and introducing baby sign language, and would love a nanny who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about supporting developmental milestones.
The family does not have a pet and do not ask the nanny to travel with them.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours)
- Occasional date-night babysitting would be appreciated when available
Start Date: ASAP
Note: Candidates should ideally live within approximately a 45-minute commute
Responsibilities:
- Provide loving, attentive, full-charge care for one infant
- Actively engage the baby throughout the day through reading, singing, talking, play, and age-appropriate activities
- Support developmental milestones, including sitting, crawling, fine and gross motor development, and emerging communication
- Incorporate age-appropriate Montessori-inspired activities and opportunities for independent exploration
- Introduce baby sign language
- Take the baby on daily walks, outings, classes, and activities throughout the Upper East Side
- Maintain consistent nap and sleep routines
- Prepare and feed bottles
- Support the transition to formula and combination feeding
- Help with introduction to purees, solids, and age-appropriate foods
- Prepare simple homemade purees or utilize prepared options as directed by the parents
- Carefully manage the baby's dairy and soy allergies
- Maintain the nursery, play areas, toys, and child-related belongings
- Handle child-related tidying and organization
- Communicate openly with parents regarding the baby's day, development, feeding, sleep, and any concerns
- Work collaboratively with both parents while confidently taking ownership of the baby's routine and care
Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years of professional childcare experience
- Experience with infants under 1 year old
- Strong understanding of infant development and developmental milestones
- Experience introducing solids and purees
- Comfortable managing food sensitivities and specialized formula
- Knowledge of Montessori principles and/or baby sign language is a plus
- Familiarity with the Upper East Side strongly preferred
- Warm, bubbly, outgoing, and engaging personality
- Calm and patient approach to childcare
- Highly hands-on and genuinely enjoys interacting with infants
- Strong judgment and situational awareness
- Professional, honest, trustworthy, and discreet
- Receptive to feedback and able to implement it consistently
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working alongside an involved mother when she is home
- Interested in a long-term position
Requirements:
- CPR Certified
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Willing to work legally on a W-2
- Up to date on standard childhood vaccinations
- Staying up to date on flu vaccination is required
- MMR/measles vaccination required
- COVID booster preferred but not required
- Strong professional references
Salary and Benefits:
- $114k – $128k ($40–$45/hour DOE)
- Overtime
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 5 paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- Healthcare stipend negotiable
- No travel required