Brooklyn Nanny Position

A warm and welcoming family in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time afternoon nanny for their two curious and creative daughters, ages 5 and 7. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 1:30pm to 6:30pm. Start and end times may vary slightly from time to time, depending on parents' work schedules. Flexibility required. The ideal candidate will be seeking a long-term position and have a true passion for being a part of children's growth and development.

Responsibilities

• School pickups (2 subway stops away) and escorting children to/from activities and playdates
• Engage the children in age-appropriate play: arts & crafts, reading, music/dance and outdoor activities
• Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment
• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
• Homework assistance and reinforcement of positive habits
• Create an environment where the children feel safe and are encouraged to explore new experiences and use their imagination
• Support and follow recommendations from OT
• Child-related housekeeping, laundry, and organization
• Implement parental feedback
• Healthy, simple meal plan and prep for family, including snacks for children
• Proactively research fun activities, exhibits, and community events for the children
• Occasional child-related errands
• Update parents on children's day

Qualifications

• Warm, responsible, punctual, and safety-focused
• Proactive and intuitive approach Can work autonomously
• Fun, engaging, and creative
• Patient, kind, and calm
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Communicative and thoughtful
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal Ability to speak another language would be a plus
• Experience with emotional regulation would be a plus, but is not required
• Naturally positive demeanor

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role
• CPR certified or willing to become CPR certified
• Ability to work occasional additional hours with notice
• Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering $35 per hour, a MetroCard, and 2 months paid time off in the summer, generally end of June through late August. The candidate will be expected to take their vacation during that time.