Live-In Split-Shift Nanny (Closter, NJ)

Home Work Staffing; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private furnished living quarters

Gas/mileage reimbursement

Family car available

2 weeks PTO

5 sick days

2 personal days

Paid time off during family travel

Job summary

Home Work Staffing in Closter, NJ is seeking a full-time live-in nanny to care for two children, ages 4 and 8. The role is split-shift with mornings for getting the kids ready and school drop-off, and afternoons for pick-up, activities, homework, dinner and bedtime.

The nanny receives a private furnished basement suite, a family car if needed, and 2 weeks of paid time off plus sick and personal days. Applicants should have 3+ years of nanny experience, CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional nanny experience.
• Experience with children with special needs strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license; own vehicle is a plus (family car available).
• Confident swimmer, comfortable swimming with children.
• Active, high-energy and comfortable being on the go.
• Flexible with occasional schedule changes; willing to provide 3–5 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Wake children for school: breakfast, dressing, lunches and bags.
• Drive to school by 9:00 AM and pick up at 2:40 PM.
• Plan after-school activities, library visits, and playdates.
• Coordinate with other parents and caregivers for activities.
• Give daily medication as directed by parents.
• Oversee homework and provide healthy snacks.

Skills

Nanny experience

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Cooking skills

Swimming with children

Energetic/active

Flexible schedule

References (3–5)

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Closter, NJ
Compensation: $30–$35/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, split shift 7:00–9:00 AM and 2:30–8:30 PM, plus one weekend per month
Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours/week
Position: Full-Time Live-In Nanny
Commitment: 1 year minimum

Overview:
A warm, active family in Closter, NJ is looking for a full-time live-in nanny to care for their two children, ages 4 and 8. Both children are in school, so this is a split-shift role. Mornings are for getting the kids up, fed and to school. Afternoons cover pickup, activities, homework, dinner and bedtime. The parents set clear expectations and count on the nanny to run the day with confidence. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and nurturing, cooks well, drives safely, and helps the children become more independent and responsible.

The live-in nanny will have a private, furnished basement suite with a bedroom with a door, a full bed, a private bathroom and a small gym. Household essentials are provided, and the nanny may use the common areas. The family belongs to a local pool club. In summer, the schedule typically changes to 7:00–8:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM.

Benefits

2 weeks paid time off, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, gas and mileage reimbursement or use of the family car, private furnished living quarters, paid time off during family travel

Responsibilities

• Wake the children and get them ready for school: breakfast, dressing, packed lunches and school bags
• Drive both children to school by 9:00 AM and pick them up at 2:40 PM
• Plan after-school time, such as playground outings, library visits, activities and playdates
• Drive the children to activities and friends’ homes, and coordinate with other parents and caregivers
• Give daily medication as directed by the parents
• Oversee homework and provide healthy snacks
• Plan and cook family dinners
• Handle bath time and bedtime routines
• Prepare for the next day: lunches, school bags and outfits
• Keep the children’s rooms and play areas organized
• Do light, child-related housekeeping, including tidying up after the children and doing the kids’ laundry
• Supervise and swim with the children at the pool club
• Encourage independence and responsibility, and redirect behavior calmly and consistently

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional nanny experience
• Experience with children who have special needs strongly preferred
• Strong cooking skills
• Valid driver's license required; your own reliable vehicle is a plus (a family car is available)
• Confident swimmer, comfortable swimming with the children
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Active, high-energy and comfortable being on the go
• Flexible with occasional schedule changes (advance notice given)
• Able to provide 3–5 professional references