About this role
Overview
A lovely family of four living in New Cannan, CT is seeking a full-time, live-out nanny for their two children, ages 6 and 2.
The ideal schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 pm – 8pm (plus potential for overtime with advance notice). The family is open to more hours on Saturday or Sunday. 40 Guaranteed Hours. (Exact hours slightly flexible). The family needs a candidate with the willingness to travel during family vacations and to stay with children on overnights (several dates need to be cross checked before hire).
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the children’s development and well-being.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals, prepare bottles, and assist with feeding according to the children’s needs and routines.
- Organize and engage children in age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play.
- Plan and facilitate educational activities, arts and crafts, and outings that encourage learning, creativity, and social development.
- Safely transport children to scheduled activities, appointments, and playdates as needed.
- Read to the children and encourage language development, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Keep children’s bedrooms, playroom, toys, and play areas clean, tidy, and organized.
- Maintain daily logs of the children’s activities, meals, naps, and routines, and provide parents with regular updates and photos.
- Assist with occasional family-related errands as requested.
Qualifications
• Someone punctual and reliable who maintains a professional demeanor while fostering a warm, nurturing atmosphere• Trustworthy and honest, has good judgment, and builds strong relationships based on integrity• Attentive, caring, and nurturing, with a genuine love for children and their well-being.
• Someone who is warm and kind• Someone who is energetic
Requirements
- Must be legal to work in the US
- Clean and valid driver's license and a car (milage and gas will be covered)
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Excellent, verifiable professional references
- Seeking a long-term commitment
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a competitive hourly rate of $45/hr- $60/ hr depending on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
Benefits to include:
- Guaranteed Hours
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Gas and Millage reuimbusment