Full-Time Live-In Nanny

home work staffing; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 payroll

Private living quarters

On-site parking

Flexible schedule

Long-term position

Job summary

A warm family in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a long-term, full-time live-in nanny for their two children, aged 10 and 8. The role focuses on morning prep, school routines, after-school care, and keeping the household running smoothly.

Private accommodations, either a guest house or an en suite bedroom, are provided. Applicants should have prior nanny experience with school-age kids and ideally experience with children who have special needs.

Qualifications

• Experienced nanny with school-age children.
• Experience supporting children with special needs preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to commit long-term to the family.
• Ability to provide 3–5 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Morning routine: wake the children, prepare them for school.
• School drop-off/pick-up and driving to activities.
• After-school care and homework help.
• Maintain daily routines with patience and consistency.
• Prepare meals for children and handle laundry.
• Light household duties and tidying.
• Travel with the family during the summer.

Skills

Nanny experience with school-age kids

Special needs experience

Driver's license

Long-term commitment

Professional references

Job description

Start Date: Mid-December 2026
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
Compensation: $30-$35/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, including school-morning routine; exact hours flexible
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week

Overview:

A warm family in Ridgewood, NJ is looking for a long-term, full-time live-in nanny for their two children: a 10-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy. Their nanny of eight years is retiring, and she has truly been part of the family, so they hope to find someone who wants to grow with them for the long haul. Both children are in school, so the role covers getting them ready and off in the morning, after-school care, and keeping the household running smoothly. The live-in nanny will have private accommodations: either a guest house or a bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The family has no pets and no allergies.

Benefits:

Payroll position (W-2), private guest house or en suite bedroom, on-site parking, flexible daily schedule, long-term position

Responsibilities:

• Morning routine: wake the children, help them get ready, and get them off to school
• School drop-off and pick-up, plus driving to activities and appointments
• After-school care, homework help, and engaging activities
• Support the children's routines and daily structure with patience and consistency
• Children's meal prep, laundry, and keeping their spaces tidy
• Light household duties as needed
• Travel with the family during the summer

Requirements:

• Prior professional nanny experience with school-age children
• Experience supporting children with special needs strongly preferred
• Comfortable living in the family's home full-time
• Valid driver's license. You may use your own vehicle or the family's.
• Available for summer travel
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and comfortable being on payroll
• Long-term commitment
• Must be able to provide 3-5 professional references

Start Date: Mid-December 2026
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
Compensation: $30-$35/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, including school-morning routine; exact hours flexible
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week

Overview:

A warm family in Ridgewood, NJ is looking for a long-term, full-time live-in nanny for their two children: a 10-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy. Their nanny of eight years is retiring, and she has truly been part of the family, so they hope to find someone who wants to grow with them for the long haul. Both children are in school, so the role covers getting them ready and off in the morning, after-school care, and keeping the household running smoothly. The live-in nanny will have private accommodations: either a guest house or a bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The family has no pets and no allergies.

Benefits:

Payroll position (W-2), private guest house or en suite bedroom, on-site parking, flexible daily schedule, long-term position

Responsibilities:

• Morning routine: wake the children, help them get ready, and get them off to school
• School drop-off and pick-up, plus driving to activities and appointments
• After-school care, homework help, and engaging activities
• Support the children's routines and daily structure with patience and consistency
• Children's meal prep, laundry, and keeping their spaces tidy
• Light household duties as needed
• Travel with the family during the summer

Requirements:

• Prior professional nanny experience with school-age children
• Experience supporting children with special needs strongly preferred
• Comfortable living in the family's home full-time
• Valid driver's license. You may use your own vehicle or the family's.
• Available for summer travel
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and comfortable being on payroll
• Long-term commitment
• Must be able to provide 3-5 professional references

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a full time position
Live-In?: Full Time Live-In
live out:
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