A Nannease Nannny: Is legally authorized to work in the U.S, is willing to be paid legally (on the books- no cash jobs), & is willing to undergo a background check in compliance with state law.

open positions:

Job #1

Energetic, fun-loving nanny needed for two toddlers
Location: Westfield, NJ

Schedule: 7:15am-5:30pm, 3 days/week
*(M, W, F is one option, but family is flexible; Nanny can determine what days are best for them long term if those don’t work)

Length: 2+ year commitment

Start date: ASAP

Pay: $30/hour

Benefits
3 weeks of paid time off
All federal holidays that fall on a typical work day off and paid

Family Values: “My husband and I grew up in NJ (met in High School!) and just moved to Westfield from NYC about 4 months ago. We have been loving the suburban life and everything this town has to offer from the parks & playgrounds to the restaurants. We both love to spend time outdoors with the kids, weather permitting of course, and traveling as a family for long weekends. Everyone in this family has a sweet tooth and loves nothing more than an ice cream cone 🙂 We really value spending time together and just having fun. Both of our boys are playful and silly and I love to create that environment for them to just dream and be kids. Aside from having fun, kindness means everything to us. I want to raise our kids to be kind and respectful to their peers, parents, teachers, caretakers and everyone in between.”

The top priority for this family is that their children are happy, engaged and safe. Mom and dad both sincerely value the happiness and laughter of their family.

About the children
Child A (4 years old): Sweet, sensitive, silly and playful child who loves legos and magnatiles and ANYTHING to do with trucks, cars, and rescue vehicles.
Child B (2 years old): Goofy, curious, energetic and wants to run around and be chased all day 🙂 Loves to try things for the first time, very adventurous

Ideal personality (of Nanny):
You are a timely, reliable, and organized individual who nannies because you genuinely derive joy from working with children. Known as being a playful and charismatic individual, you are comfortable getting on the floor and really engaging in sincere play with the children in your care. You are very communicative, provide updates throughout the day, and can approach me about any situation with trust and openness.Someone that genuinely wants to be an extension of our family. You are comfortable driving close distances with the kids and taking them to gymnastics, museums etc. You are comfortable in the kitchen for basic food items a toddler would want to eat.

Requirements:
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Family will provide vehicle for nanny’s use.
Vaccines NOT required
Must be a non-smoker
Must be comfortable with cooking of simple meals (baked chicken, steamed vegetables, french toast, eggs, etc.)
You are comfortable taking charge and planning events/outings for the children independently

Responsibilities:
*4 year old child is in school from 8:30-3:00. Majority of the day will be spent with the 2 year old.

Loving and attentive care of toddlers, including the meeting of all basic needs (diapering, pottying, bathing, eating, naps, etc.)
Follow schedules closely
Plan and participate in age appropriate activities
Engage children in learning and exploration via books, stories, art, songs and play. GET SILLY!
Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.), with a focus on developmental milestones
Foster confidence via nurturing care
Spend time outdoors when weather permits (playing in the yard, going on stroller walks around the neighborhood, going to the beach, etc.)
Bring children to events locally (library, playgrounds, etc.)
Maintain organization and cleanliness of spaces you use in the home (essentially: leave the house how you found it)
Meal prep for both children throughout the day

Job #2

Kind, compassionate career nanny needed for one lovely newborn baby

Location: Montclair, NJ

Schedule (28 hours/week):
Mon: 12:30-4:30pm
Tues, Wed Thurs, 8am – 4pm
*1-2 evenings a month from 5-9pm

Length: Very long term! Minimum 2 year commitment

Start date: March 20th, 2025

Pay: $30 – $35/hour, depending on experience

Benefits:
2 weeks of paid time off (one week determined by family, one by nanny)
5 days of paid sick leave
Most federal paid holidays

Family Values:
This family places a high value on empathy, compassion and understanding. They describe their parenting style as reflective, positive and authoritative; they believe that boundaries and structure are as important as love, warmth and playfulness. Both parents love building Lego creations together; Dad enjoys hosting trivia nights in the city, and Mom loves cooking and baking. This wonderful family is very excited to welcome a nanny into their home for a long term role.

About the children:

Child A (2 months old): Happy, sweet newborn baby boy

Ideal personality (of Nanny):
You are an active, positive and optimistic person who truly loves working with children. You consider yourself to be a type A personality, and are extremely organized. You have a lot of experience as a childcare provider, and you are happy to strike a balance with the parents of sharing your childcare wisdom, while prioritizing their values for their family. As a warm, go with the flow individual, you laugh easily and find joy in the small and silly moments. You are dedicated, nurturing, creative, organized, a quick learner, self-motivated, and able to solve problems independently. You are happy for a day that entails messy finger painting, puddle jumping, and other impromptu, child-centered infant/toddler activities. You are a loving, warm person who enjoys spending time around adults as well as children, as Mom does not work and will be in and out of the home throughout the day, and Dad works from home frequently.

Requirements:
Must be comfortable working hand-in-hand with mom, who will be in and out of the house throughout the day
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; and must have a car
5 years+ experience with infants and toddlers
Must be up to date on all childhood vaccines (including TDAP), plus, flu, COVID, and RSV if age-eligible)
Must be a non-smoker
Must be OK with a cat in the home

Responsibilities:
Loving and attentive care of child, including the meeting of all basic needs (diapering, pottying, bathing, eating, naps, etc.)
Follow schedules closely for feeding, sleeping, wake windows
Engage child in learning and exploration via books, stories, art, songs and play
Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.), with a focus on developmental milestones
Foster confidence via nurturing care
Spend time outdoors daily (playing in the yard, going on stroller walks around the neighborhood, visits to the park, etc.)
Maintain organization and cleanliness of spaces you use in the home (essentially: leave the house how you found it)
Bring child to events locally (library, play groups, etc.)*Mom may accompany you to events like this, depending on her schedule, or she may have you stay home to work on a project at the house while she brings Baby to an event
When baby is napping:
Laundry for child and meal prep for child (when he starts eating solids)

Important to note:
Family has a cat