Full-Time Nanny in Westfield, NJ

Maplewood Online; Westfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Travel expenses covered

Background screen

Job summary

Maplewood Online is seeking a dedicated full-time nanny to care for a lively 2-year-old in Westfield, NJ. The position offers live-in or live-out options and begins ASAP. Vaccinations are required, and a family vehicle is provided for duties beyond childcare.

The role includes transporting the child, planning educational activities, and sharing light household tasks related to childcare. A warm, dependable, and proactive caregiver is essential for creating a safe, nurturing daily routine.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nanny/childcare experience with toddlers.
• Knowledge of safety and child development.
• Ability to balance childcare with light household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Caring for a 2-year-old toddler with engaging activities.
• Transporting the child to activities and school if needed.
• Prepare healthy snacks and meals for the child and light meals for family support.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Light household duties related to childcare and child’s routines.

Skills

Dependable

Trustworthy

Teacher-type

Early childhood education

Job description

Position: Full-time, live-in or live-out

Location: Westfield, NJ

County: Union

Age: 2-year-old

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: None

Car requirement: Family vehicle provided

Vaccinations: Covid-19 vaccination required

Live-in schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:30 am-7:30 pm; Friday end time 3/4 pm

Live-out schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Compensation: $1,300 - $1,550 per week

Position Code: G962WF

More details

A warm, relaxed, and loving family in Westfield is seeking an experienced, energetic, and nurturing full-time nanny to care for their bright and engaging toddler daughter.

Ideal candidate

This family is seeking a nanny who is dependable, trustworthy, and highly reliable. A "teacher-type" who is passionate about early childhood education, child development, and finding teachable moments throughout the day. Looking for someone who is warm, patient, nurturing, energetic, and engaging with toddlers. The ideal caregiver is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing childcare with household support. The family's primary goal is ensuring their daughter has safe, happy, and stimulating days filled with meaningful interaction and learning. Household duties are secondary to providing excellent childcare. The family would love a nanny who enjoys cooking healthy, vegetable-forward meals. Meal preparation for Mom is particularly appreciated during the week.

Duties include

Assisting with morning and evening routines, including dressing, hygiene, meals, and bedtime preparation. Transporting the child to and from school. Providing engaging educational play, storytelling, music, outdoor activities, and developmental experiences. Offering healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. Maintaining a safe, loving, and structured environment. Encouraging positive behavior, independence, and age-appropriate responsibility. While the child's needs are always the highest priority, household support is appreciated during school hours and naps. This includes doing the family's laundry and preparing their meals. Shopping for and managing groceries. Vacuuming and tidying the home. Organizing play areas and the nursery. Cleaning the kitchen and cleaning up after meals. Teaching and encouraging the child to clean up toys and participate in simple household routines. For the live-in position, additional household upkeep is expected, including maintaining the nanny's bedroom and bathroom and assisting with the overall cleanliness of the home. Professional cleaners visit regularly.

About the child

This delightful 2-year-old is sweet, curious, kind, funny, and exceptionally bright for her age. She loves singing, dancing, music classes, ballet, and gymnastics. An early walker and talker, she already knows letter sounds, can count, sings entire songs, and recites books from memory. The family is looking for someone who can foster her love of learning, encourage her independence, and keep her engaged through enriching, age-appropriate activities.

About the family

Mom is busy, kind, and organized, while Dad travels frequently for work. Extended family members are involved and may occasionally visit during the week. The family is planning to grow in the future and is looking for a nanny who can become a valued long-term member of their household.

The family practices gentle, age-appropriate discipline focused on acknowledging feelings, redirecting behavior, and maintaining consistency. They are looking for a nanny who shares a calm, patient approach and can support the child's emotional development while setting appropriate boundaries.

Benefits

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. Travel expenses covered when accompanying the family on trips.

Applicants will be subject to various background screens and must be able to provide valid work and childcare references.