Thoughtful, respectful (see RIE) nanny needed for 3 children Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Thoughtful, respectful (see RIE) nanny needed for 3 children Nannease Chester, NJ 07930 Thoughtful, respectful (see RIE) nanny needed for 3 children

Location:

Chester, NJ Schedule:

Ideally 12pm-8pm for the summer; 11am-7pm for the school year •Can be fewer hours, if desired Start date:

ASAP Pay:

$30-$35 / hr based on experience

Benefits:

2 weeks of paid vacation 5 sick/personal days per year 5 federal holidays off & paid Health insurance contribution

Family Values:

These loving and down to earth parents strive to instill thoughtful values with their parenting approach. Healthy eating is important to them; ample time outdoors is essential; they love activities that promote engagement, and truly treasure the time that they spend together as a family. They explain, “We value having a nanny as an integral member of our family to help us build a strong and loving scaffolding for upbringing our children and maintaining good health.” About the children: Two school age children (both under 8 years old), and one newborn Ideal personality (of Nanny): You are a positive and optimistic person who truly loves working with children and being active outdoors. You are comfortable with a healthy (eating-wise) household and enjoy cooking. You are willing to support a media free upbringing for the children. Though you certainly have experience with babies, you are not set in your ways and you are comfortable collaborating with parents and hearing their preferences, in order to provide the most nurturing, enriching care for their children. You understand the importance of structure in a child’s life, and are comfortable implementing the daily schedules. While you are able to closely follow set schedules, you are also comfortable going with the flow as needed, and are happy for a day that entails child-centered infant/toddler activities. You are a loving, warm person who enjoys spending time around adults as well as children, as the adults in the household and grandparents will be around the home throughout the day.

Requirements:

Must be up to date on all childhood vaccines (including TDAP), plus, flu, COVID, and RSV if age-eligible) Must be a confident driver and have a clean driving record; family will provide a car for use Must be able to swim Must be comfortable traveling with family (5 days at a time) to

Mid-West and North East Responsibilities:

•Both of the older children are in school 4-5 days a week from 8am-3pm during the school year and mom will be home with the infant for the next 3 months. Household responsibilities will take place while the children are in school, and childcare responsibilities while the children are home. Loving, attentive and patient care of children (See RIE approach at end of this job description) Comfortable managing children’s schedules Work hand in hand with parent to manage transportation daily to and from school, camp, classes and/or extracurricular activities• Play daily outside with children (walks, trips to the playground, soccer, bike rides). Engage baby in learning and exploration via books, stories, art, songs and play Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities Foster confidence via nurturing care Spend hours outdoors daily (playing in the yard, going on walks around the neighborhood) Serve children healthy, well rounded meals; manage meal preparation for entire family When baby is napping and older children are in school: Laundry for the household •Priority Meal prep for the household (must be comfortable preparing meals) •Priority Tidy and clean the children’s play space and bedrooms Take out baby diapers daily Receive and break down packages when they arrive

Caregiving Philosophy:

RIE-Inspired Approach We are seeking a nanny who aligns with or is open to learning the principles of the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) method of caregiving. This respectful, relationship-based approach emphasizes treating even the youngest children as capable individuals.

It prioritizes:

Uninterrupted play for independent exploration Consistent, honest communication with the child Sensitive observation to understand the child’s needs Involvement of the child in their own caregiving routines (e.g., diaper changes, feeding, dressing) A calm, predictable environment with clear boundaries and minimal overstimulation Candidates who value respectful, attuned, and responsive caregiving will be a strong match for this role.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person