#651 – Full-Time Nanny | Upper West Side, NYC

Location: Upper West Side, near the Museum of Natural History
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
Children: One 8-month-old boy
Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found

About the Family

A warm, creative, and loving family on the UWS is seeking an engaging, knowledgeable, and proactive nanny to care for their 8-month-old son.

Their son is a happy, curious, and social baby who loves interacting with others, exploring his surroundings, and discovering new things. The parents value a thoughtful, child-centered approach that encourages independence, imaginative play, and age-appropriate development.

The family maintains a relaxed, loving, and playful household. One parent works from home, while the other works outside the home. They are seeking someone who will become a trusted part of their family for years to come.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal nanny will be warm, energetic, and playful, with a strong understanding of early childhood development. The parents are seeking someone organized and confident in their approach to childcare who exercises sound judgment, communicates openly, and encourages independence and imaginative play.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, attentive care for the child
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, play, and development.
• Prepare bottles, clean and sterilize equipment
• Change diapers and maintain the child’s daily hygiene needs
• Support the baby’s daily routines, including feedings, walks, naps, and play
• Read, sing, and support language, sensory, and social development
• Encourage creativity, independence, and imaginative play
• Prepare meals and snacks for the child
• Manage the child’s laundry and organize his clothing
• Take child to classes in the neighborhood
• Keep the child’s room, play areas, and child-related spaces clean, tidy, and organized
• Maintain open communication and work collaboratively with the parents

• Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant full-time nanny experience with infants and toddlers
  • 2-3 excellent references
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting
  • Up-to-date vaccinations, including MMR, Tdap, COVID-19, and flu
  • Strong reliability, communication, and judgment
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Warm, patient, playful, and energetic

  Familiarity with Montessori-inspired or child-led approaches is valued but not required.

  Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting at $40-45.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Legal pay on a W-2
  • Two weeks of paid vacation
  • Five paid sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • OMNY reimbursement 
  • A healthcare stipend may be discussed