Private Family in Upstate, NY is Seeking a Full-Time Nanny Who Loves to Travel
- Position: Full-Time Live-In/Live-Out Nanny. Live-In when in Stanfordville, Live-Out while at their home in the Hamptons
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some flexibility as needed. The family typically travels from the Hamptons on Monday evening to their home in Stanfordville, where separate cottage accommodations are provided for the nanny from Monday through Thursday night. On Thursday evening, the nanny returns to the Hamptons with the family and resumes a live-out arrangement there.
- Salary: $35–$40 per hour
- Start Date: As soon as they find the right fit
About the Family
A kind and welcoming private family located in Stanfordville, NY is looking to hire a dedicated and professional nanny to join their household. They value discretion, reliability, and someone who will be a long-term fit.
- Children: 1 Child.
- Home Size: You will be working in 2 homes. Their main home is in Stanfordville, and their second house is in the Hamptons. You have the option to live-in when you travel to the Hamptons.
- Pets: One friendly Golden Retriever and One Happy Medium Size Rescue Dog
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive childcare, keeping their daughter on schedule, plan educational activities, prepare healthy meals.
- Light housekeeping related to children, organize play areas.
- Assist with child’s laundry.
- Frequent travel with the family to their home in the Hamptons.
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, and confident in their skills. They should be naturally nurturing, have a positive attitude, and take pride in maintaining a structured, clean, and peaceful environment. A flexible mindset, strong communication skills, and a calm demeanor are essential. This family is seeking someone who is looking for long-term placement and will become a valued part of their household.
The requested hours are: 7 am start in the summer with a 3 pm end time, and a 8 am start in the spring, fall and winter with a 4 pm end time. They are looking for someone highly capable and organized who can help create consistency with their 17 month old daughter. Someone who enjoys creating fun meals for her as well as planning and taking her to activities. The candidate must love dogs and the outdoors. The perfect candidate will be flexible, have a can do attitude and have a sense of humor. When their daughter naps or when mom is spending time with her daughter the nanny should be available to tidy common areas, help unpack and organize groceries, load/unload the dishwasher and assist with laundry. Additional duties related to childcare such as: unpack and organize her diaper bag, clean car seat and stroller, and organizing their daughters closet/room.
This family is very easy going, and relaxed. They live in two homes year round, so it is imperative that the candidate is flexible to go back and forth between their homes. Extra care for a date night or weekend would be appreciated. This family does have flexibility with hours for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Prior nanny experience
- Excellent references
- Legal to work in the United States
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- Driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable with pets
- Must be okay with monthly, week-long travel and longer periods over the summer