#541 – Full-Time Nanny in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Location: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

*Employers are open to providing a housing stipend to a well-qualified candidate who lives outside the immediate area. 

General Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 7:30pm

Child’s age: currently 4 months old

Ideal start date: May

Ideal Candidate:

• Has extensive experience as a nanny (8+ years)
• Active, engaging, trustworthy, and honest
• Genuinely passionate about working with children and supporting their cognitive, physical, and emotional development
• Structured and consistent with sleep and feeding routines
• A strong communicator with both children and parents
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized
• Encourages creativity, imagination, and a love of learning
• A confident swimmer (there is a pool at the family’s home)
• Easygoing yet professional demeanor
• Seeking a long-term position and meaningful relationship with a family

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Engaging the child in age-appropriate activities
• Diaper changes and supporting overall healthy hygiene
• Bottle feedings, keeping the bottles and other equipment clean and sterilized
• Managing the child’s sleeping and eating schedules
• Manage the child’s laundry
• Reading to the child, tummy time, indoor and outdoor play
• Eventually preparing meals for the child
• Taking the child to activities
• Keeping the child’s room and the shared spaces in the home clean and tidy

Requirements:

• 6+ years of nanny experience with a similar age group
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S
• 2–3 strong, relevant references
• Must be able to carry the child (currently around 20 lbs) safely up a couple of flights of stairs
• Vaccinated (TDAP, COVID, Flu)
• CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to get it renewed)
• Non-smoker

Additional Information

• Because of the family’s location, driving will likely be necessary for commuting and is expected to become part of the role as the child begins attending classes and activities. A valid driver’s license and comfort with driving are preferred.
• The family may also request that their nanny accompany them on occasional travel—typically once or twice a year for about a week at a time.

Compensation: approximately $40.00+ per hour gross, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

Benefits:

• Ten days of paid vacation 
• Paid Federal Holidays
• 7 paid sick days per year
• Other benefits can be negotiated for the right candidate.