Job Description
Overview A wonderful family living in Mendham, New Jersey is seeking a career nanny to help care for their 4 children aged 15 months, 3 years, 4 years, and 9 years old. The family would prefer a live-in nanny but would consider a live-out candidate if they live close by, with the schedule being Wednesday through Sunday (Monday and Tuesday off), 7am-7pm.
Mom will be around throughout the day and is very involved in the children's lives, having regular interaction, so the nanny should be comfortable with this dynamic. There is a full-time housekeeper who takes care of all household duties, including the children's areas but the nanny should be willing to pitch in as and when needed.
The nanny will be provided with private staff live-in quarters on the lower level of the home with a private bathroom and kitchenette. This is an animal friendly household, with the family owning a dog, but the nanny won't be responsible for his care.
Responsibilities - The nanny would be responsible for preparing and cooking the children's meals, (though the family may possibly hire a chef in the future)
- They would like the nanny to create a schedule and routine for the children
- The 3 older children attend school and the nanny would be responsible for driving the eldest to school and collecting
- Research classes and activities in the area for the youngest child to attend
- Help with homework when required
- Organize outings to enrich and encourage the children's learning, ensuring they are reaching their educational milestones
- The candidate should be confident using apps, emails, etc keeping the parents up to date
Qualifications - You should have between 5-10 years experience
- You should have experience working in a home with HNW families
- A candidate who is energetic, flexible, enthusiastic, and reliable
- The candidate should be warm and playful but also able to set boundaries with the children
- Be able to encourage the children to learn life skills
Requirements - Fluent English speaking
- Good communicator
- Must have a travel ready passport for both domestic and international travel - the family travel by either plane or boat
- Driver with a clean licence
- Swimmer
- The candidate must have previous experience working with multiple children of a similar age
Salary and Benefits - Salary open, DoE
- Full health, dental, vision + 401k
- Life insurance
- 20 PTO
- 5 Sick days
British American Household Staffing
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Sunday,