British American Household Staffing·South Salem, New York
The nanny will provide attentive, loving care for two young boys, focusing on developmental play and outdoor activities. Additional duties include light household tasks such as meal preparation, children's laundry, and tidying play areas.
Overview A warm, entrepreneurial family in South Salem, NY is seeking a Nanny to join their household and provide exceptional care for their two young sons: a 10-month-old boy and a 3.5-year-old boy.
The family is seeking an educated, proactive, and emotionally intelligent nanny.
Both parents own their own businesses and work primarily from home.
They are very hands-on parents but intentionally give their nanny autonomy throughout the day.
The nanny should be comfortable working independently while also communicating frequently with the parents regarding the children's day, milestones, concerns, and accomplishments.
The youngest child will be the primary focus for most of the day while the older son attends Montessori preschool from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The family lives next to many walking trails and outdoor spaces, making this an excellent position for someone who enjoys spending time outside, planning engaging activities, and fostering early childhood development through play.
At the beginning, this role will be strictly focused on in-home care or walking trails near the home.
Once trust is built, the family will revisit allowing the nanny to take the children out of the home.
This is a live-out situation.
Start Date: ASAP Schedule Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm There will regularly be opportunities to take on additional hours, with the applicable overtime.
Provide attentive, loving care for two young boys with the youngest serving as the primary focus throughout the day Create engaging, educational, age-appropriate activities that promote development Encourage outdoor play, neighborhood walks, sensory activities, reading, music, and creative play Support the preschooler's routines before and after Montessori school Foster independence while providing a safe, nurturing environment Maintain open, proactive communication with parents regarding the children's day, development, milestones, and any concerns Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children Assist with children's laundry Load and unload the dishwasher Put kids to bed 2-3x a week Assist family with creating and implementing more regimented schedule for baby Tidy children's play areas, bedrooms, and common spaces throughout the home
5 minimum years of professional nanny experience Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Developmental Psychology, or a related field would be an added bonus Excellent professional references Exceptional communication skills with a high level of transparency Honest, trustworthy, and dependable Emotionally intelligent with strong professional boundaries Confident working independently while collaborating closely with parents Passion for child development and educational play Bilingual candidates are welcome but not required Fluent English required
CPR and First Aid Certified Up-to-date standard childhood vaccinations Passport ready Legally authorized to work as a W-2 employee Non-smoker Excellent professional references Ability to travel domestically and internationally with the family, typically 5–7 days at a time Highly communicative and responsive Salary and Benefits $40/hour W-2 employment 35 guaranteed hours per week Overtime pay for hours over 40 hours in one week Two weeks of paid vacation One week available after three months Second week available after six months 5 sick days Lunch provided daily from Cook Unity
Market context
Full-time nanny positions in New York often draw steady interest from families seeking reliable in-home care, especially when the role asks for long-term experience and current safety certifications. This listing is competitive because it requires at least 5 years of professional nanny experience, CPR and First Aid, and U.S. work authorization, with a related bachelor’s degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your resume clearly shows childcare experience, certifications, and availability.
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