#620 – Full-Time Nanny needed in Soho, NYC – French Speaking Preferred

Full-Time Nanny needed in Soho, NYC – French Speaking Preferred

Location: Soho, NYC

Child’s age: 4 months old

Start date: end of June/beginning of July

General Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, with flexibility for occasional later evenings approximately once per week.

The Ideal Candidate:

• This is a wonderful opportunity for a nanny who is emotionally intelligent, socially aware, proactive, and genuinely enjoys engaging with the child throughout the day through conversation, reading, singing, developmental play, outings, and routines. 
• The family is specifically hoping to find a French-speaking nanny who will consistently speak French with their daughter throughout the day.
• The ideal candidate is warm, attentive, adaptable, organized, and naturally intuitive. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Everything related to the child’s overall care and well-being
• Plan and actively engage the child in fun, age-appropriate activities
• Supporting the achievement of age-appropriate milestones
• Bottle feedings, milk storage management, and sterilization of the baby’s equipment 
• Diaper changes and supporting healthy hygiene
• Maintaining the child’s nap and eating schedules
• Managing infant laundry and maintaining the organization of baby-related spaces 
• Restocking child-related items and the diaper bag
• Walks, reading, singing, indoor and outdoor play
• Preparing meals once solids are introduced 
• Bedtime and bathtime routines
• Taking the child to activities and playdates
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organized child-related environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent full-time nanny experience with infants and toddlers
• Strong hands-on experience with infants ages 0-12 months 
• Warm, engaging, calm, and attentive personality
• High emotional intelligence 
• Strong communication skills with a professional and respectful demeanor 
• Self-starter who naturally takes initiative and anticipates needs 
• Knowledgeable about developmental milestones and infant engagement 
• Someone who enjoys actively interacting with children through talking, narrating, reading, singing, and play 
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized 
• Infant CPR and First Aid certified 
• Excellent references 
• Vaccinated: Tdap and MMR 

While not a requirement, fluency in both English and French is highly preferred. A background in Early Childhood Education, ability to drive, flexibility for occasional evening support, and openness to domestic and international travel are all highly valued.

Compensation: Approximately $35-50 gross hourly, depending on experience, credentials, flexibility, and overall fit. Overtime is paid for hours worked over 40 per week.

Benefits:

• 10 paid vacation days per year
• 5 days of paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays
• Unlimited Metrocard
• Healthcare stipend available