A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
$35-40/hour to start; up to $45/hour for an exceptional candidate
Start Date:
ASAP for part-time start; full-time by end of October Pets at home: One friendly, low-maintenance dog — light care required Travel expected: None with the family About the Role A warm, established Westchester family is welcoming their first child, a lively 3.5-month-old girl, and is looking for an experienced, long-term infant nanny. The role starts part-time (~20 hrs/week) while the mother is on maternity leave, then transitions to full-time by late October once she returns to work. The family values genuine developmental knowledge, patience, and a naturally organized, self-sufficient caregiver who can work comfortably alongside a parent who works from home part of the week. What You Will Do Full daily infant care: feeding, soothing, naps, diapering Age-appropriate developmental engagement, classes, and activities as the baby grows Light laundry (baby's laundry) Light dog care: bathroom breaks, walks with stroller, occasional feeding Maintain existing household organization systems (bins, labels, order) independently Family-assistant tasks (grocery runs, errands) as hours allow during the transition period Schedule and Compensation Transition phase (now-late October): Mon-Fri, ~9am-1pm (~20 hrs/week) Full-time phase (late October onward): ~3 long days/week (7:30am-7:30pm) plus 2 shorter WFH days (~9am-5pm) Occasional flexibility for later evenings $35-40/hour to start; up to $45/hour for an exceptional candidate Long-term placement strongly preferred Requirements 5+ years of professional nanny experience Direct experience with infants (4-12 months) Legally authorized to work in the US Valid driver's license Strong references demonstrating long-term placement history What We Are Looking For Patient, calm, and emotionally regulated, especially with a fussy or crying baby Genuine developmental knowledge and enthusiasm for infant/toddler care Naturally organized and self-sufficient Warm, communicative, and proactive with parents Comfortable working alongside a parent working from home Adaptable to an evolving family routine and philosophy Quick Checks Before You Apply Comfortable driving daily (family car available)? Does the transition schedule (part-time now, full-time by late October) work for you? Does $35-40/hour to start (up to $45 for an exceptional fit) work for you? Comfortable around a friendly, low-maintenance dog? Can you commute to Armonk daily? Do you have direct professional experience with infants, including developmental milestones? Are you naturally organized and comfortable maintaining existing systems without direction? Comfortable working independently alongside a parent who works from home some days? Looking for a genuine long-term placement? How to Apply Placed through House of Nannies, a boutique luxury placement agency serving Westchester, NYC, Greenwich, Fairfield County, and the Hamptons.
