# 586 – Full-Time Nanny on the Upper West Side

Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan

General Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm (or M-F 9am-5pm)

Child’s age at start: Approximately 5 months old at start

Ideal start date: January 2026

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Planning and facilitating age-appropriate, enriching, and engaging activities
• Diaper changes and supporting overall healthy hygiene
• Baby is fed by bottle and breastfeeding. When the baby is bottle-fed, the nanny will be responsible for preparing bottles, feeding, and keeping the bottles clean and sterilized. 
• Managing the child’s laundry and keeping the baby’s room and main living areas tidy and sanitized
• Taking the child to classes, activities, and appointments
• Introducing solids and preparing meals for the child, and helping the child reach other milestones 
• Keeping the child’s room and the shared spaces in the home clean and tidy
• Taking the child on walks, tummy time, and reading to the child
• Supporting the baby’s nap routines and providing soothing as needed
• Restocking wipes and other child-related items, and keeping the child’s equipment (strollers, high chair, etc.) clean and sanitized.

Ideal Candidate:

• Active, engaging, playful, and loving 
• Genuinely passionate about working with children and supporting their cognitive, physical, and emotional development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing 
• Collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Neat, clean, and organized
• Attentive and prioritizes the child’s safety and well-being
• Creative and enjoys coming up with fun creative projects

Nice to have (but not required)

• Additional language skills
• Familiarity with the Possums Sleep Program

Requirements:

• 5+ years of nanny experience
• Minimum 3 years of nanny experience with infants and toddlers
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S
• Professional references from prior families
• Fully vaccinated 
• CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to get it renewed)
• Comfortable in the water (if ever needed)
• Pet-friendly – the family has two cats
• Flexibility for occasional later evenings 

Compensation: Base hourly rate of $40-45 (gross). Guaranteed 40 hours per week. 

Benefits:

• Vacation: 10 paid vacation days
• Paid major holidays
• Sick Days: 5 per year (additional days as needed)
• MTA reimbursement
• Health care stipend