Live-In Nanny

Live-In Nanny (FT) Job #:

J2194 THIS IS A LIVE-IN POSITION

Position Details:

Live-In Live-In Details:

We have a separate mother-in-law suite available outside the house, or she could have a room inside our house.

Location:

Mt Kisco, NY Days:

Mon -

Sat Hours:

7:00 AM - 7:30 PM ( Not all hours during the day will be active work hours )

Compensation:

$30 to $40 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)

Start Date:

8/17/2026 We're a family of four in Mt. Kisco with two children who have autism. We're looking for a patient, engaged person to join our household — someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids and can bring calm, structure, and a sense of humor to our daily routines. This is primarily a childcare role with light housekeeping during school hours. Live-in is preferred given the schedule, but we're open to discussing arrangements that work for everyone. The principal has two children ages 7 & 11. One child autism.

Main Work Duties:

Assisting with the kids: The role centers on three high-need windows: mornings (school prep), after school/dinner, and bedtime.

Morning routines:

getting dressed, breakfast, school preparation After-school supervision and engagement Meal support (Occasional simple meals/snacks, sitting with them during meals) Bath time and bedtime routines Keeping them safe, redirecting when needed, and reinforcing positive behavior through consistent, patient interaction

Household:

Light cleaning and tidying of common areas, kids bedrooms Kitchen cleaning Occasional basic meal prep for kids and kitchen cleanup Errands as needed

What We're Looking For:

Experience with children with autism or developmental disabilities (professional or personal) is welcome but not a requirement Patience and emotional steadiness — not reactive to challenging behavior Willingness to learn and follow through on behavioral strategies Comfortable with hands-on caregiving (bathing, toileting support, dressing) Reliable and communicative — if something's off, we want to hear about it A genuine warmth with kids, not just "watching" them but actually connecting Ability to drive is a plus

Requirements:

Minimum 3+ solid years of nanny experience for a private home. Live-in experience Excellent references from both current and previous employers. Ability to work independently. Must speak and be able to communicate well in English. Authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please describe your live-in nanny experience, including the ages of the children you cared for, your schedule, and the length of time you stayed with the family. Tell us about your experience preparing simple, healthy meals for children. What types of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are you comfortable making? The family is looking for someone warm and nurturing, but also able to provide structure and act as an authority figure. How do you balance being loving with setting boundaries for children? One child has autism and may need patient redirection, emotional steadiness, and consistent follow-through. Please share how you would build trust and respond supportively when a child is overwhelmed, resistant, or having a difficult moment. This role includes hands-on caregiving such as dressing, bathing, toileting support, meal supervision, and reinforcing positive behavior. Please describe your relevant experience with these responsibilities.

Experience:

Nanny:

3 years (Required) Meal preparation: 3 years (Required)

Laundry:

3 years (Required) Live-in employment: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person