Position: Full-time, Live-out
Location: South Orange, NJ
Age: 4 years old
Start date: ASAP
Pets in home: None
Car requirement: Flexible
Covid-19 requirement: Vaccination required
Schedule: 38 hours a week (see below)
Compensation: $25 to $30 an hour
Position Code: E263SG
More details:
A family in South Orange, NJ is seeking a full-time, live-out nanny/household manager. They have a 4-year-old child. The schedule is:
Monday from 1 pm to 8 pm
Tuesday from 6 am to 8 am AND 2 pm to 8 pm.
Wednesday and from 6 am to 8 am AND 2 pm to 8 pm.
Thursday from 6 am to 8 am AND 2 pm to 8 pm.
Friday from 1 pm to 8 pm
Duties include:
Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the child. Transporting the child to and from school, extracurricular activities, and medical appointments as needed. Creating age-appropriate activities for the child. Teaching the child to recognize shapes, colors, and numbers. Assisting with writing and supporting reading development. Administering medication to the child. Assisting with potty training. Preparing snacks and meals for the child. Occasionally assisting with dinner preparation for the family. Doing laundry for the family. Household management duties include making appointments for the child, running errands, and shopping for groceries. Coordinating packages and deliveries. Returning/shipping packages. Taking out recycling. Coordinating household vendors, such as plumber and lawn care. Keeping common areas tidy and assisting with home organization.
Ideal nanny:
The ideal nanny for this home is nurturing, reliable, punctual, and able to take initiative. They must be a solution-oriented problem-solver who is willing to go the extra mile. The nanny should be nurturing but firm. Ideally, the nanny will be someone the child can look to as a trusted member of the family. Ability to swim is preferred.
About the child:
This child is curious, intelligent, humorous, intuitive, and empathetic. He loves planes and can watch them for hours on end. He also loves to travel and explore new places. He has recently experienced a lot of big transitions in his life, from changing schools to watching beloved family members move away. He needs a supportive caregiver who can help him through this period. This child also has asthma and struggles with allergies.
About the parents:
These parents are driven professionals who work demanding jobs. They appreciate people who are proactive and solution-oriented. Dad is a bit more relaxed and Mom is more Type A. They try to use positive discipline and have discussions with their child about any undesired behaviors. They allow him space to deal with his emotions. They do not allow iPad or television on weekdays.
Benefits:
Salary plus paid vacation days off, paid holidays off, paid sick days off, and paid personal days off. Annual performance bonus.
Position Code: E263SG