# 589 – ROTA Nanny in the West Village, NYC

Location: West Village, NYC

Ages of children: 18 months, with part-time care of their older child (age 6), who is with the family approximately 40% of the time.

Start date: ASAP

General schedule: Approximately 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., typically Monday to Monday. A guaranteed minimum of 80 hours per rotation. Flexibility is required, particularly occasional evenings and during travel weeks.

• Occasional overnight stays at the family’s home in the city may also be requested.

The Ideal Candidate:

• This position is ideal for a professional nanny seeking a steady, long-term ROTA role with a family in which they can thrive – someone with a warm and positive attitude who can bring a sense of calm to the home. 
• A nanny with significant experience working with infants and toddlers, and is knowledgeable about children’s development & genuinely loves caring for them.
• Flexible with scheduling and with the other ROTA nanny. 
• Emotionally regulated and attuned to the children’s needs, but can also enforce boundaries when needed.
• While not a requirement for the role, the family would appreciate the opportunity to work with a candidate who speaks Spanish.
• Someone who is comfortable in the water is a preference, but not a requirement
• Enjoys cooking healthy and well-balanced meals

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and actively engage the children in fun, age-appropriate activities.
• School pick-up and drop-off for the eldest child.
• Supporting the achievement of age-appropriate milestones (e.g., transitioning to solids, learning to walk, potty training, etc). 
• Taking the children to activities and playdates. 
• Diaper changes and supporting healthy hygiene.
• Maintaining the child’s nap and eating schedules.
• Children’s laundry.
• Meal preparation for the children.
• Keeping the home’s main spaces and the child’s room clean and tidy.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of recent full-time nanny experience with children of similar ages. 
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S. 
• 2-3 relevant references. 
• Able to travel; travel with the family is expected a couple of times per year 
• Local to NYC and resides within a reasonable commuting distance from the West Village

Compensation: $35.00 – $40.00 gross hourly. Overtime rate of 1.5x regular rate after 80 hours worked per rotation. 

Benefits:

• Major Holidays: The nanny will have every Thanksgiving and Christmas off. Other major holidays, such as New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July, will alternate each year between the two ROTA nannies. The family is happy to be flexible for important personal events or religious holidays with advance notice.
• 5 days of paid sick leave per year
• Unlimited Metro card
• Other benefits can be negotiated for the right candidate