Full-Time Nanny Needed for Private Family in Brooklyn, NY
Position: Full-Time Nanny
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Schedule: Full-time, approximately 6:00/7:00 AM–6:00 PM; hours may vary based on the family’s needs
Overtime: Overtime pay provided for eligible hours worked beyond 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Long-term preferred
Children: One daughter, age 9
About the Family
A warm, busy family in Brooklyn is seeking a caring, dependable, and engaging full-time nanny to support their 9-year-old daughter. She is a bright, energetic, and curious child who loves reading, asking big questions, staying active, and learning new things.
The family is looking for someone who will be a positive and consistent presence in her daily life, providing a balance of attentive care, age-appropriate independence, and fun activities. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, communicative, and genuinely enjoys building a meaningful, long-term relationship with a school-aged child.
Responsibilities
- Manage morning and after-school routines, including helping the child get ready for school and keeping her daily schedule organized.
- Assist with homework and encourage a positive attitude toward learning.
- Prepare meals and snacks for the child.
- Keep the child’s bedroom, play areas, and personal spaces neat and organized.
- Accompany the child to extracurricular activities, playdates, appointments, and neighborhood outings.
- Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and trips to the park or library.
- Encourage the child’s interests, including reading, chess, and other educational or recreational activities.
- Provide attentive supervision, emotional support, and a safe, nurturing environment throughout the day.
- Communicate regularly with the parents regarding the child’s routine, activities, and overall well-being.
Ideal Candidate / Requirements
- Previous childcare or nanny experience, ideally with school-aged children.
- Warm, patient, energetic, and engaging personality.
- Reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and highly organized.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents.
- Enjoys reading, learning, playing games, and keeping a curious child engaged.
- Comfortable with a flexible schedule and early morning starts.
- Seeking a long-term position and committed to providing consistency for the family.
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States or hold a valid J-1 au pair visa.
- Available to start immediately or within the next few weeks.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated nanny who enjoys working with school-aged children and wants to become a valued, long-term part of a family’s daily life.