FullTime Nanny Position in Montclair NJ

The Nanny Smith; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Job summary

The Nanny Smith in Montclair, NJ is seeking a full-time, live-out nanny for a energetic 2-year-old. The role runs Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with afternoons and early evenings.

Ideal candidates are kind, patient, and reliable, with toddler experience, a clean driving record, a valid license, and comfort with potty training. Responsibilities include managing belongings, attending swim lessons, and planning developmentally appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for toddlers.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
• Patience and nurturing demeanor.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Attending swim lessons and engaging in child-related activities.
• Organizing and managing the child's belongings.
• Minimizing screen time unless outdoor activities are warranted.
• Creating engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Taking outdoor walks and encouraging physical activity while tidying up after the child.

Skills

Toddler care

Driving license

Patience

Reliability

Activity planning

Education

Child development background

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Full-Time, Live-Out

Location: Montclair, NJ

Age: 2-year-old

Start date: ASAP

Pets in home: None

Car Requirement: Undecided

Covid‑19 Requirement: Vaccination required

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week

Compensation: $25 to $28+ per hour

Position Code: G771MC

Hours

• Monday: 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Duties

Attending swim lessons and engaging in child‑related activities. Organizing and managing the child's belongings. Minimizing screen time unless weather conditions warrant outdoor activities. Creating engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. Taking outdoor walks and encouraging physical activity and light tidying up after the child.

Ideal Candidate

The preferred candidate is kind, caring, gentle, and fun‑loving. They should possess experience working with toddlers and be able to handle various personalities with grace. Key qualities include patience, a proactive approach, warmth, and nurturing nature. A background in child development or education is a plus, but not required. A mature, responsible individual with a good driving record, a valid driver's license, and comfort with potty training is essential.

About the Child

The child is a highly energetic 2 year‑old who attends preschool two days a week for a few hours. He is very musical, enjoys activities involving banging and exploring, and has a fascination with planes, boats, and marine life. He is sociable, talkative, intelligent, and eager to learn. He can be a picky eater and is confident and bold. While in the toddler stage, he experiences typical behaviors such as tantrums and power struggles and is beginning to show signs of separation anxiety but remains quite adaptable. Known affectionately as the “Mayor,” he makes friends easily and is generally resilient. He tends to be passive and is quite resilient when facing peer interactions.

Discipline Philosophy

Maintain a calm and present demeanor. Allow some behaviors to pass, then gently explain why they are unacceptable and redirect the conversation. Provide explanations in a clear and calm manner. Set consistent boundaries with respect and without authoritarian methods or corporal punishment.

Benefits

Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off.

Application Process

Applicants will be subject to various background screens and must be able to provide valid work and childcare references. Qualified candidates should apply today! Visit www.nannysmith.com/job-seeker.