#656 – Full-Time Nanny in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Location: Brooklyn Heights

Start Date: As soon as possible

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with 40 hours per week guaranteed. Hours will generally fall between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., depending on the parents’ work schedules. Busier periods may require earlier starts, later evenings, and 60 or more hours per week. Flexibility to accommodate both lighter weeks and periods of extended hours is essential.

Children: Three children, ages 19 months, 4 years, and 6.5 years old

About the Family

A welcoming family in Brooklyn is seeking a warm, energetic, and proactive nanny to become a valued, long-term partner in caring for their children. Both parents have demanding careers with schedules that require flexibility. The nanny will work collaboratively with the family’s part-time nanny, sharing responsibilities and coordinating care. Caring for all three children independently will rarely be required.

The family is looking for someone dependable and confident who can take initiative, anticipate needs, and keep the children’s days engaging and organized. Discretion and respect for the family’s privacy are essential.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal nanny enjoys being active, spending time outdoors, and getting down on the children’s level to play. They will bring a kind, nurturing approach while setting clear, consistent boundaries.

Excellent communication, punctuality, and teamwork are priorities. The family would appreciate someone proactive, adaptable, and able to manage daily routines with confidence. Comfort navigating NYC public transportation is required, and familiarity with Brooklyn Heights is a strong plus.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing attentive, age-appropriate care for the children.
• Coordinating schedules, responsibilities, and handoffs with the part-time nanny.
• Planning engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and development.
• Taking the children to parks, playgrounds, classes, and neighborhood activities.
• Managing school pickups and drop-offs; schools are approximately a ten-minute walk from the home.
• Preparing nutritious, appealing meals and snacks for the children.
• Supporting daily routines, including meals, naps, school preparation, and bedtime when needed.
• Encouraging independence, positive behavior, and respectful communication.
• Keeping the children’s rooms, play area, and the main spaces of the home tidy and organized.
• Keeping parents informed and communicating promptly about scheduling needs or concerns.
• Providing occasional evening and rare overnight care.

Schedule & Travel

The parents’ work schedules can vary, so this role requires flexibility beyond the usual daily hours. Rarely, both parents may be away at the same time, requiring overnight coverage.

Occasional travel may include stays at the family’s home in upstate New York or visits to Fire Island, particularly during the summer. The nanny can return home on weekends during these stays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent, full-time nanny experience
• Experience caring for multiple children and confidence working with toddlers and school-age children
• Excellent, verifiable references
• Warm, active, proactive, and highly dependable
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A collaborative approach and experience coordinating with parents or other caregivers
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
• Comfortable preparing children’s meals
• Familiar with NYC public transportation
• Flexible to accommodate occasional shifts in the schedule
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Compensation: $40-50 gross per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with overtime paid in accordance with New York law.

Benefits:

• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Five paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Commuter reimbursement
• Healthcare stipend