Experienced, French-Speaking Nanny for Infant & Toddler | Long Island City | $40/hr

Job ID: #2489 COMING SOON

Family & Position Overview

Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is seeking an exceptional caregiver with outstanding infant

experience to join a warm, collaborative family in Long Island City. This position offers

the opportunity to work alongside an involved, hands-on stay-at-home father while

providing dedicated care for an infant and toddler. Our client family has two young

children and values a team approach to childcare. The stay-at-home father is

actively involved in parenting and will manage the toddler's daycare pickup and

much of his care, allowing the caregiver to focus primarily on the infant. This

collaborative environment is ideal for someone who thrives working alongside

engaged parents and can seamlessly integrate into an existing family dynamic.

Schedule & Location

Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (20 hours per week). The position is

located in Long Island City, Queens, accessible by public transportation. Start date is

January 5th, 2025.

Responsibilities

● Provide exceptional care for 6-month-old infant as primary focus

● Engage both children in activities when father is cooking or managing other

household tasks

● Prepare infant meals including introducing solids, making and freezing purees

● Facilitate creative activities, especially arts and crafts, drawing, and creative

projects for toddler

● Manage children's laundry

● Light household tidying including loading dishwasher and keeping common

areas tidy

● Research and explore local children's activities including ceramic painting

experiences

● Gradually facilitate playdates as family becomes comfortable

● Support gradual transition to independent outings with children

Requirements

● Minimum 3+ years of professional childcare experience with both infants and

toddlers

● Exceptional newborn and infant care experience (this is critical)

● French-speaking skills strongly preferred to support toddler's French

immersion education

● Comfortable working alongside an involved, hands-on stay-at-home parent

● Strong commitment to minimal screen time policy - no showing

screens/phones to children

● Open to creative activities, especially drawing and arts/crafts

● Respectful of parents' authority and parenting decisions

● Current CPR and First Aid certification

● Legal authorization to work in the United States

● Excellent references

Compensation & Benefits

● Hourly Rate: $40/hour

● Guaranteed hours

● One week paid vacation

● 3 sick days

● Federal holidays paid

Important Family Policies

● Strict minimal screen time policy: No screen time for children during care

hours (only exception is video calls with grandparents)

● Caregiver may use personal phone minimally during appropriate moments

but not to show content to children

● Gradual approach to solo outings - caregiver will begin by accompanying

father before transitioning to independent trips

● No pets in home, no allergies

● No travel required

How to Apply

Qualified candidates, please complete our Agency Application to

be considered for this and all future job opportunities. All applications are carefully reviewed,

and we will contact selected candidates for interviews.

Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a

diverse team. This Long Island City position is presented by Brooklyn Manny and Nanny, the Best

NYC Nanny Agency since 2013, serving families throughout Queens.