#507 - Nanny / Family Assistant Needed in Tribeca
October 22nd, 2024
Location: Tribeca, New York City
Child’s Age: 6 months old
Ideal Start Date: Mid-late November or sooner.
Schedule:
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Monday through Thursday or Monday through Friday, from approximately 9:30am to 5:30pm.
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32-40 hours per week, depending on the right candidate’s preferences.
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Additional hours may be available one evening per week or one weekend day per week, depending on the candidate’s availability.
Job Responsibilities:
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Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for the child.
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Perform diaper changes and support healthy hygiene practices.
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Assist with feedings (bottle and solids) and clean up.
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Engage the child in age-appropriate activities—including reading, talking, tummy time/physical activity, walks, play, social time—both at home/outdoors (weather permitting) and through structured classes in the neighborhood.
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Help maintain the child’s nap schedule.
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Support the child in reaching developmental milestones.
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Help maintain the organization of the home.
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Help with pick-up and drop-off from daycare.
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Run household-related errands and assist with household tasks (e.g. unloading groceries)
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Keep up with laundry.
Qualities We’re Looking For:
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Someone who partners with the parents and proactively plans enriching activities, supporting developmental milestones and social, physical, and emotional growth for an active and precocious child.
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A candidate with a firm understanding of early childhood development and can adapt to each new child’s needs.
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Partners with the parents to support transitions such as sleep training, introducing solid foods, potty training, etc.
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Someone punctual and reliable who maintains a professional demeanor while fostering a warm, nurturing atmosphere
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Open communicator, observant, and a great listener.
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Warm, gentle, calm and patient.
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Clean and health-conscious.
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Firm but gentle, confident, and flexible in approach to child-rearing.
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Collaborative and seeking a long-term position as an extension of the family.
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Committed to maintaining a happy and healthy environment for the child and assisting in running the household smoothly.
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Someone who enjoys being outside - the baby loves being outdoors!
Additional Notes:
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There is a nut allergy and fragrance allergy in the home - no foods containing nuts are allowed in the home and no perfume or strongly-scented products can be worn or used in the home.
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The family maintains a clean and healthy home environment: they recycle, compost, and avoid processed foods. The right candidate will align with these values.
Requirements:
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5+ years of experience with infants
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2+ years of experience with household management.
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Warm, positive, and nurturing demeanor.
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2-3 relevant references.
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Local resident.
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Vaccinated (flu, tdap, MMR, covid)
Pluses: Experience with nut allergies in the home and gentle sleep training are pluses but not required; Ability/interest in occasional travel with the family is welcomed.
Compensation: $45.00 gross per hour or higher, depending on experience and credentials. Legal pay on a W-2.
Benefits: 10 days of paid vacation, 5-6 sick days per year, paid major holidays, MTA reimbursement, and other benefits such as a healthcare stipend can be discussed with the right candidate.