Flexible Infant Nanny needed in University Park – January Start!
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Position Highlights
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Located at: University Park, Vassar and Madison
Schedule & Guaranteed Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 7:00/8:00 AM to 3:00/4:30 PM, with 40 guaranteed hours per week. The family may consider up to 50 hours for the right candidate. Some flexibility is wanted with advance planning for occasional weekends and evenings.
Live-In / Live-Out: Live-out
Commitment/Contract Length: This is a long-term position for 1+ year - longer if it’s a great match.
Start Date: January 8th
Family and Household Dynamics
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Children's Ages: Care will be for one 3 month old.
About the Children:
- The family’s daughter is a happy, healthy, easygoing baby who is bottle-fed with pumped breast milk.
- The family tracks her feeding and naps using the Huckleberry app.
- They would love a nanny who enjoys reading, floor play, fresh air, and outings that support her development as she grows.
About the Family:
- Both parents work East Coast hours, with Mom working from home.
- They value a compassionate, reliable nanny who communicates thoughtfully and prioritizes their daughter’s safety and well-being.
- The family enjoys travel and has a home in the mountains they visit frequently.
About the Pets:
- The family has an indoor cat. The nanny must be comfortable around cats.
Key Responsibilities
A day in the life...
Standard Duties:
- All standard Nanny duties, including infant care, bottle-feeding, following feeding and nap routines, children's laundry, and keeping baby areas tidy. Light household support, such as washing linens and keeping shared areas orderly, may also be included.
- The nanny will plan age-appropriate activities, read with the baby, engage in floor play, and provide opportunities for fresh air and outings.
- Cooking one or two family dinners per week may be discussed depending on the candidate's rate and availability.
Travel Requirements:
- No travel is required for this position, but the family would love someone who is open to it occasionally, and with advanced notice.
Desired Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications…
- At least 2+ years of full-time infant experience, or 10+ years of childcare.
- Strong understanding of infant milestones and age-appropriate activities.
- Must be active and comfortable getting down on the floor to play.
- Early childhood education coursework or further education in child development is a plus.
- The ideal candidate is warm, compassionate, dependable, and flexible, with thoughtful communication and a genuine interest in infant development.
Compensation and Benefits
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Rate of Pay (gross):
- EX: The family is offering $28-$38/hour (gross). Based on the guaranteed hours, this equates to an annualized compensation of $58,240-$79,040 per year (gross).
Benefits and Perks Offered:
- This family is offering all standard benefits, including 2+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick days and a vehicle to drive on the job.
- This family is also open to offering a health insurance reimbursement based on the candidate’s needs/total compensation package.
Required Qualifications
We welcome all candidates who meet or exceed the following requirements to apply…
- Have a minimum of 2-3+ years of applicable professional experience verifiable with references
- Have strong professional and personal references
- Have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Are 18+ years old and a high school graduate (2-4+ year degrees preferred)
- Are authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction
- Are a non-smoker
- Committed to professional, legal pay
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to renew prior to hire)
- Have all standard vaccinations, including flu, tdap, and COVID-19
Not qualified quite yet? No worries. We encourage you to continue building your resume and apply with us in the future. We look forward to working with you very soon!