Job Description

Live-In Nanny / Childcare Specialist (FT)

Job #: J2192

THIS IS A LIVE-IN POSITION.

Position Details: Full-Time, Live-In

Accommodation: The family provides a private, comfortable room on the lower level of the home. The nanny will have access to a bathroom, kitchen, gym, and living room. The nanny may also have access to the family’s cars when they are not in use.

  Location: Tenafly, NJ

  Schedule: 6 days per week (Preferred Day Off: Wednesday or Thursday)

  Hours: Split schedule, generally 7:00 AM–10:00/11:00 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00/8:00 PM

Compensation: $1,200–$1,500 per week

Start Date: June 1, 2026

A warm and active family in Tenafly, NJ is seeking a reliable, energetic, and nurturing Live-In Nanny / Childcare Specialist to care for their two children, ages 4 and 6. This role is best suited for someone who truly loves children, enjoys being part of a family environment, and can provide a balance of warmth, structure, and guidance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, flexible, comfortable driving, and able to assist with children’s meals, school routines, activities, light household upkeep, and occasional evening babysitting. 

Main Work Duties:

Childcare Responsibilities:

• Assist with the children’s morning routine beginning at 7:00 AM.
• Prepare simple breakfasts such as eggs, bagels, pancakes, and similar meals.
• Help children get dressed and ready for school.
• Pack school bags and prepare items needed for the day.
• Drive children to school when needed.
• Pick children up from school and transport them to activities, clubs, and playdates.
• Prepare lunch daily for one child and simple, nutritious dinners for both children.
• Assist with evening routines, including dinner and shower.
• Provide occasional evening babysitting 2–3 times per week when the parents go out.
• Care for the children during sick days or school closures when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and additional adult authority figure in the home.

Children’s Meal Preparation:

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the children.
• Lunch preparation is mainly for one child, as the other has lunch at school.
• Prepare simple, healthy meals such as chicken, rice, pasta, proteins, and similar items.
• Focus on nutritious cooking with limited sugar and salt.
• No cooking is required for the parents.

Light Household Support

• Assist with children’s laundry and general household laundry as needed.
• Make beds and keep the children’s areas tidy.
• Help maintain general order in the home.
• Take out garbage and recycling on scheduled days.
• Water plants as needed.

Pet Care

• Walk the dog approximately 3 times per day for about 10 minutes each walk.
• Feed the fish.

Required Qualities:

• Prior nanny or childcare experience preferred.
• Must love children and enjoy working in a family environment.
• Warm, positive, energetic, and patient.
• Able to provide both affection and structure.
• Comfortable acting as a role model and authority figure for the children.
• Able to drive and comfortable driving children when needed.
• Speaks English at a conversational level or higher.
• Flexible and adaptable as family schedules may change.
• Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy.
• Comfortable with a friendly dog.
• Able to help with light household tasks and children’s meal preparation.
• Looking for a long-term position.

Schedule Details:

The typical workday is a split schedule. The nanny will usually help from approximately 7:00 AM–9:00/10:00 AM, then assist with light household tasks until around 10:00/11:00 AM. After that, the nanny will generally have free time until approximately 4:00 PM, when afternoon childcare responsibilities begin.

Most days total approximately 6 working hours, though flexibility is needed when schedules change, the parents go out, or one of the children is home sick or off from school.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ solid years of nanny experience in a private home.
• 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.

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