KC118 - Immediate Hire Temp Infant Nanny - Upper East Side, NYC

Overview

A friendly, professional family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking an experienced TEMPORARY Full-Time Nanny to care for their happy, engaged 6-month-old son. Both parents have demanding careers and are looking for a warm, engaging, highly experienced caregiver who will be genuinely invested in their son’s development and become a long-term part of their family. This role may be temp-to-perm for the right fit. As of now there is no set timeline for the role, since this role will work as interim care while they search for their permanent nanny. However, it will likely be atleast a month.

The ideal candidate is bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, hands-on, and calm, with a minimum of 8 years of professional infant-care experience. The parents are specifically looking for someone who will actively engage with their son throughout the day through reading, singing, developmental play, outdoor time, and age-appropriate learning. They are interested in Montessori-inspired activities, independent play, and introducing baby sign language, and would love a nanny who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about supporting developmental milestones.

The family does not have a pet and do not ask the nanny to travel with them.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours)

• Occasional date-night babysitting would be appreciated when available

Start Date: ASAP

Note: Candidates should ideally live within approximately a 30-minute commute

Responsibilities

• Provide loving, attentive, full-charge care for one infant
• Actively engage the baby throughout the day through reading, singing, talking, play, and age-appropriate activities
• Support developmental milestones, including sitting, crawling, fine and gross motor development, and emerging communication
• Incorporate age-appropriate Montessori-inspired activities and opportunities for independent exploration
• Introduce baby sign language
• Take the baby on daily walks, outings, classes, and activities throughout the Upper East Side
• Maintain consistent nap and sleep routines
• Prepare and feed bottles
• Support the transition to formula and combination feeding
• Help with introduction to purees, solids, and age-appropriate foods
• Prepare simple homemade purees or utilize prepared options as directed by the parents
• Carefully manage the baby's dairy and soy allergies
• Maintain the nursery, play areas, toys, and child-related belongings
• Handle child-related tidying and organization
• Communicate openly with parents regarding the baby's day, development, feeding, sleep, and any concerns
• Work collaboratively with both parents while confidently taking ownership of the baby's routine and care

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional childcare experience
• Experience with infants under 1 year old
• Strong understanding of infant development and developmental milestones
• Experience introducing solids and purees
• Comfortable managing food sensitivities and specialized formula
• Knowledge of Montessori principles and/or baby sign language is a plus
• Familiarity with the Upper East Side strongly preferred
• Warm, bubbly, outgoing, and engaging personality
• Calm and patient approach to childcare
• Highly hands-on and genuinely enjoys interacting with infants
• Strong judgment and situational awareness
• Professional, honest, trustworthy, and discreet
• Receptive to feedback and able to implement it consistently
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working alongside an involved mother when she is home
• Interested in a long-term position

Requirements

• CPR Certified
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work legally on a W-2
• Up to date on standard childhood vaccinations
• Staying up to date on flu vaccination is required
• MMR/measles vaccination required
• COVID booster preferred but not required
• Strong professional references

Salary and Benefits

• $40–$45/hour DOE