Full-time Nanny

Position

Full-Time Nanny

Schedule

The family is open to either option:

• Option 1: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Option 2: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• There is ample opportunity for overtime on weekends for candidates who would like additional hours. If extra hours do not work for you, that is completely fine too.

Compensation and Benefits

• $50 - $55/per hour
• This is a W-2 position with overtime at time and a half over 40 hours per week
• Monthly health insurance stipend
• $150 stipend per overnight
• Covers sleeping hours when staying at the home while the parents travel and when traveling with the family.
• Any time you're up and working counts toward your regular hourly pay.
• All travel expenses covered, including meals
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Paid Time Off

• 2 weeks of paid vacation (one week of your choosing, one of the family's)
• 5 paid sick days
• 6 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

The Role

This is truly a special opportunity. A warm, welcoming family in New Canaan is looking for a Nanny for their two boys, ages 6 and 2. They want someone long-term who will grow with their boys and build a strong bond with them. Equally important to them is finding a Nanny who will be engaged and enthusiastic about turning the boys' interests into crafts, projects, and activities. When you walk into the home, you immediately know that young children live there. The boys’ play area is full of color, their artwork, craft supplies, race cars, marble runs (plus more), and the house is decorated both inside and out for Halloween. They hang festive decorations throughout the year, with Thanksgiving next, then Hanukkah in December.

The parents are seeking a partner, not only a caregiver. Mom is home full-time, and the family is a big believer in one-on-one focused time, so you'll often be with one of the boys while she's with the other, and then you'll swap. They're looking for someone positive and energetic, who is genuinely happy to be there, gets excited about what the boys are interested in, and makes their days feel special.

About the Children

The older boy is 6 and in first grade. He's academically focused and has learned the flag of every country in the world. His little brother is 2 and goes to a three’s program 3 mornings a week. He loves whatever his big brother is into. The two of them are quite sweet with each other and easy to be around. After school, both boys are active with swimming, tennis, piano, reading, math, art, and music classes. An educator comes to the home twice a week for interest-based learning. They aren't adventurous eaters (think chicken tenders and grilled cheese), and there are no allergies or dietary restrictions.

The Household

• Staff: A full-time housekeeper and full-time driver
• 3 rescue cats
• Their grandparents live nearby and are very involved in the boys' lives. They have a strong village.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create a safe, engaging environment for both boys
• Plan, prepare, and serve the children's meals (simple child-friendly meals)
• Lead indoor and outdoor play
• Plan outings, crafts, and educational activities built around the boys' interests
• Drive the boys to school, to after-school activities, and playdates in the family's car
• Read with the boys
• Keep the bedrooms and playroom organized, and help decorate the house with the boys as each holiday comes around
• Keep daily logs and send the parents photos and updates
• Run errands when the boys are in school

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Travel and Overnights

• You will be asked to travel with the family 2-3x a year, up to a week for each trip, including international travel. Dates will be provided in advance.
• You will also be asked to stay with the boys overnight when their parents travel without them, for 3 to 7 days at a time, about 3x a year. You will not be completely on your own, as their grandparents will be around to help during the daytime.
• A few specific dates will be confirmed before hire.

Qualifications the Family Is Looking For

• Someone who genuinely loves being with children and nurturing their development
• Enthusiasm for the boys' varied interests, along with the ability to gently encourage activities they may not naturally gravitate to (e.g., playing catch)
• A steady, grounded, and warm presence
• Strong communication skills and good judgment, especially when explaining things to a curious 6-and 2-year-old.
• Shared values: doing the right thing, being kind, and being able to express gratitude to the people in the boys' lives
• A desire for a long-term role

Requirements

• At least five years of professional Nanny experience
• Authorization to legally work in the U.S.
• Availability for travel and overnights
• Comfortable with cats in the home
• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement
• A valid passport, valid driver's license, and a clean driving record
• Start date: as soon as possible; understanding that notice to a current employer may need to be provided