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Job Description
Overview A kind and busy family in Riverside, CT is seeking an additional nanny to join their household. The family has three children (ages 2 to 7) and is expecting a fourth child. The nannies will work collaboratively to provide seamless daytime childcare coverage and household support. This role is highly team-oriented and requires exceptional communication, flexibility, and partnership with the parents and the other staff. This is a screen-free household. The children are active, curious, and engaged in a variety of activities and interests. The family values respect, emotional regulation, consistency, and clear, firm boundaries. The home is warm and informal in tone but places a high value on professionalism, reliability, initiative, and strong communication. The family also employs a full-time housekeeper. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, collaborative, comfortable managing multiple children (including an infant), and confident balancing childcare, scheduling, and child-related household responsibilities. Candidates who enjoy creating enriching learning opportunities and fostering independence will thrive in this role.
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ASAP Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (with some flexibility) Minimal travel required Occasional overnights may be needed Responsibilities Partner with the existing nanny to provide team-based care for four children Confidently manage up to three children independently for short periods Provide attentive care for an infant, toddler, preschooler, and school-aged children Manage school drop-offs and pick-ups Coordinate and transport children to after-school activities Support preschool attendance and transitions for the 2-year-old Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities and maintain daily structure Provide full infant care, including feeding, diapering, nap schedules, bottle preparation, toy sanitization, and developmental support Manage all child-related household tasks Complete laundry and ironing for all four children Prepare healthy, homemade meals and snacks focused on teaching positive eating habits Coordinate children's schedules, activity registrations, and calendars Arrange and manage playdates Assist with homework and school projects Create educational opportunities through hands-on learning, science experiments, nature exploration, reading, and other age-appropriate academic support Supervise children safely in and around the family pool Drive children to and from school, activities, appointments, and playdates Help children develop emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy conflict-resolution strategies Maintain a calm, positive presence while setting appropriate boundaries and expectations Communicate proactively with parents and collaborate with household staff Support the overall flow and success of the household as needed School and activity schedules provide dedicated time during the day to complete child-related responsibilities and organizational tasks. Qualifications Experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary-aged children Experience managing multiple children simultaneously Comfortable working as part of a collaborative two-nanny team Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate expectations Warm, engaging, and nurturing while remaining confident in setting boundaries Highly organized and proactive Comfortable with long workdays and a dynamic household environment Strong swimmer with experience supervising children around water Confident and safe driver Emotionally intelligent with strong situational awareness and communication skills Passion for creating enriching educational experiences and encouraging curiosity Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus, but not required Experience working as a teacher would be a major bonus to the family Requirements Legally authorized to work in the United States CPR certified Fully vaccinated Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Minimum of 5 years of full-time nanny experience Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (especially in Early Childhood Education or a related field) Non-smoker Strong swimmer and comfortable supervising around water Salary and Benefits $130,000-$150,000 annual compensation, depending on experience W-2 employment Guaranteed hours 2 weeks PTO (1 week coordinated with the family's schedule) 5 paid sick days Health stipend negotiable Nanny vehicle provided for work-related driving
