About this role
Overview
A loving family in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is seeking a fantastic nanny/mother's helper to assist in the care of their two children, ages 11 months and 3 years. The three-year-old is in school full-time, so the morning will primarily involve care of the baby, with care of the older child in the afternoon as well. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm, with some potential date nights or weekend hours if desired. This position involves working closely with a SAHM, so the nanny should feel comfortable with a collaborative, team environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving, and safety-focused care for both children throughout the day
- Follow and maintain age-appropriate routines for naps, feeding, diapering, hygiene, and daily schedules
- Plan and engage the children in creative, educational, and developmentally appropriate activities, including reading, music, sensory play, crafts, outdoor play, and imaginative play
- Encourage learning, independence, curiosity, and positive social development through meaningful daily interactions
- Plan and accompany the children to age-appropriate outings and activities, such as parks, libraries, story time, classes, and neighborhood walks
- Very basic snack and meal preparation
- Wash, fold, and organize the children's laundry
- Keep the children's bedrooms, play areas, nursery, and other shared spaces tidy and well organized throughout the day
- Maintain cleanliness of bottles, feeding supplies, toys, and other children's items
- Work collaboratively with a stay-at-home mother, maintaining open communication while being comfortable taking initiative and managing the children's day independently as needed
Qualifications
- Warm, patient, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about caring for young children
- Experience caring for both infants and toddlers at the same time
- Creative, engaging, and enthusiastic about planning enriching activities
- Calm, dependable, and proactive with excellent judgment
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Reliable, punctual, and looking for a long-term position with one family
Requirements
- Excellent spoken English- the child is attending immersive school in a second language, so English must be spoken at home
- Very conscientious about hygiene- willing to change clothing when entering the home, hand washing, etc.
- Prior professional experience caring for infants and toddlers
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before starting)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation to work (driving is not required as part of the role)
- Excellent references from previous families
Salary and Benefits
- $35-45/hr.+ DOE
- Health insurance reimbursement for the right person
- PTO