ZI352 - Part-Time Live-Out Nanny - Park Slope, NY, British American Household Staffing, NY, US

Overview

A warm and welcoming family moving from London to the Park Slope/Cobble Hill area of NYC seeks a fabulous live-out after-school nanny.  The position is part-time with a likely schedule of 2-8pm, Monday through Friday.  Some flexibility around this would be appreciated, particularly during the initial period of settling into a new and very different set-up.

Responsibilities

This is a big move for the family, and supporting two boys aged 4-years and 6-years transition into a new home, new schools and a completely new life will be the main focus of the role.  Responsibilities will include:

• School and nursery pickups, and escorting children to/from activities and playdates
• Providing a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment
• Homework assistance and help with settling into new schools
• Some after-school tutoring for the very bright older boy
• Engaging the children in age-appropriate play and activities
• Ensuring their physical, emotional and social well-being at all times
• Preparing healthy, simple and fresh snacks and evening meal
• Proactively researching fun activities, events, local social groups, and helping the children integrate into the local community
• Child-related housekeeping, laundry, and organization
• Setting and reinforcing boundaries in a firm but loving manner.
• Some child-related errands
• Some international and domestic travel
• Limiting screen time and focusing on interactive, educational and outdoor play
• General support for the whole family where appropriate

Requirements

• Education or equivalent knowledge of the ages and stages of child growth and development
• Readiness to help with light housekeeping and all tasks related to childcare (meal prep, cooking, organizing, laundry, etc.)
• Degree educated, able to help with some tutoring if possible
• High energy and active, able to keep up with and enjoy two very active young boys
• Patient and calm personality, comfortable providing consistent, gentle boundaries while supporting the children as they adjust to their new normal
• Empathetic and warm approach to the children's care
• A real love for children and a genuine enjoyment in spending time with them
• Not essential, but German-speakers would be appreciated!
• Excellent communicator and native/fluent in English

Salary and Benefits

• From $40/hr, depending on experience and education
• Healthcare reimbursement