nanny Livingston, NJ
Job description
Engaging and organized career nanny needed for young family with 2 year old & newborn
Location: Livingston, NJ
Schedule:
-Full Time: 50 hours per week
-M-F 8am-6pm.
*A little flexibility on either end (earlier morning/later evening with 24 hours+ notice) preferred
Length: Long term! This family is looking for someone who will stay with them for several years
Start date: ASAP, but can be flexible for the right person
Pay: $25-$30/hour, depending on experience
*This comes out to a range of $71,500 - $85,800 annually, depending on experience
Benefits:
-2 weeks of paid time off per year (1 week of family’s choosing, 1 of nanny’s)
-Major holidays off and paid, to be determined at time of Work Agreement creation
-Open to discussing health insurance as a part of the compensation package
Ideal personality of Nanny: This two-parent working household requires a timely, dependable professional who loves working with babies and toddlers. Parents describe themselves as down to earth, busy professionals who are very engaged with their childrens’ wellbeing. Mom works remotely, and Dad alternates between remote and in-office.
You are a good communicator, and happy to keep the parents informed throughout the day (via text, photos, and through in person communication). You are a child-focused caregiver who understands what it means to follow the lead of the children in your care, and are excited to come up with crafts and activities that parallel with the childrens’ interests (ex: if the oldest loves cows, you plan a trip to a local farm, or do a coloring craft with cow pictures, etc). You are happy to sing, read, and speak with the children throughout the day (ex: You are outside on a walk, and talk about the color of the sky and the birds you see; you are in the kitchen preparing lunch and you show them the fruits/veggies you will serve, and describe them/let the children explore them). You are caring, and genuinely excited to spend your day in an extremely child-focused way.
You use discretion regarding personal phone use during working hours beyond communication with parents, and are very present in the moment with the children in your care.
Requirements:
- Clean driving record (family can provide care for work use)
- Willing to obtain the flu shot annually
- Must be up to date on all standard vaccines
- Willing to receive a recent TDAP shot if haven't in the last 5 years (important when working with infants)
- COVID vaxxed and booster
- Ability to swim (is a plus but not a deal breaker)
- Comfortable working in a household in which one parent works from home
Responsibilities:
*Starting in late June, the 2 year old will be in half days of camp/school
- Upon arrival, help in preparing oldest child for camp/school (breakfast, teeth brushing, get dressed, etc.)
- Drive children to and from activities as needed
- Loving and attentive care of baby and toddler, including meeting all of the basic needs (diapering, pottying, bathing, eating, naps, etc.)
- Engaging baby in developmentally appropriate activities, including: Tummy time, flash cards, playing with Lovevery toys, etc.
- Bottle preparation/sanitation and introduction/preparation of solid foods
- Meal preparation (simple meals, for children only)
- Potty training
- Organizing and maintaining toys and arts and crafts including supplies management and rotating of toys, suggesting new age appropriate activities and toys
- Engage children in learning and exploration via books, drawing/painting, songs and play
- Plan and participate in age appropriate activities (e.g., music and other baby classes)
- Spend time outdoors daily when weather permits
- Take children on walks
- Arrange and / or supervise occasional play dates
- Instituting and adhering to screen time policy, which will be discussed / decided with parents
- Foster confidence in the children via nurturing care
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of used spaces in the home (ex: clean up the kitchen after lunch, tidy up play room at the end of the day before leaving, etc.)
COVID-19: The adults in this family are all fully vaccinated; the same is expected from a nanny
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,500.00 - $85,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Livingston, NJ 07039: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Please describe why this job feels like a good fit!
Experience:
- professional nanny: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
