Part Time Nanny - Prospect Park

Maison D'Enfants NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited monthly metrocard

Sick/personal days

Two weeks paid leave per year

Job summary

A caring family in Brooklyn is seeking a part-time nanny for their 7-year-old daughter. The role entails providing loving care, age-appropriate activities, and light housekeeping. Candidates should have at least 3 years of nanny experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility for varying schedules, including evenings and weekends. Compensation ranges from $45 to $50 per hour, depending on experience, alongside perks like a monthly metrocard, paid leave, and potentially a healthcare stipend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a nanny; 5–10 years preferred in NYC.
• Exceptional childcare references and reliability.
• Demonstrates professionalism and discretion at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and loving care for a 7-year-old.
• Help with light housekeeping related to childcare.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Behavior management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Cooking for children

Education

Knowledge of child development stages

Job description

Job Overview

Part Time Nanny required for a Brooklyn family with one daughter (age 7), starting ASAP. Specific duties will be negotiated with the family, but in general, you will be responsible for providing engaging and loving care, age‑appropriate learning and activities, and child‑related cooking, tidying, and cleaning for their daughter.

Responsibilities

The family seeks a warm, dedicated, and energetic nanny who can create clear, fair guidelines with a bright and articulate 7‑year‑old. The daughter is independent and strong‑willed, and the family desires a dynamic, professional nanny to guide and support them long term. Candidates experienced with behaviour‑management and self‑regulation techniques who truly want to make a positive impact are encouraged to apply. You will provide consistent positive reinforcement, encourage creativity and passions, and communicate clearly and efficiently. This is a fast‑paced, demanding role with high expectations; teamwork with the parents, good judgement, common sense, and resilience are essential. Flexibility to adapt to evolving needs—including earlier days, overnight care as needed, and weekend support—is critical. The role also involves cooking for children and creative kitchen work.

Job Details

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

Days/Times: Monday to Friday, generally between 1 pm and 7:30 pm; guaranteed 25–30 hrs per week. The family may adjust hours for the ideal candidate. Expect occasional school drop‑off, later evenings, work events, date nights, and weekend events, including birthday parties.

Child: One daughter, age 7

Compensation & Benefits

Conditions: $45–$50 per hour* plus unlimited monthly metrocard, sick/personal days, public holidays, and two weeks paid leave per year. The family may provide a healthcare stipend for the perfect candidate.

*Dependent on experience

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a nanny; 5–10 years preferred in NYC
• A well‑suited demeanor for working with school‑age children
• Exceptional childcare references attesting to strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, and high emotional intelligence
• Education or equivalent knowledge of ages and stages of child growth and development
• Proven experience with behaviour‑management techniques
• Readiness to help with light housekeeping and all tasks related to childcare (organizing, laundry, errands, etc.)
• Confident in the kitchen and enjoys preparing meals for children daily
• Flexibility and interest in early/late hours as needed, ad hoc weekend support, and overnight care in Brooklyn; domestic and/or international travel with advance notice
• Demonstrates professionalism and discretion at all times, reflecting the high standards and values prioritized by the family
• Comfortable with pets—family has a calm, well‑trained fox‑lab‑ador and daily walks are expected