Job #3020

Male Nanny (Manny) for Two Boys | Upper East Side | $114K+ | Mandarin Preferred

Position Summary

A loving and experienced male nanny (manny) is sought for two boys (18 months and infant) in a bilingual Mandarin-English speaking household on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This full-time position offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits and the opportunity for long-term employment. The focus is on creating a nurturing, educational environment with emphasis on developmental support. A Newborn Care Specialist will be caring for the infant until June 2025.

Key Details

  • Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York

  • Start Date: May 2025 (with flexibility to start sooner)

  • Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (50 hours/week)

  • Children: 18-month-old boy and infant boy

  • Household Type: Bilingual Mandarin-English speaking family

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: Starting at $114,400 annually

  • Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate after 40 hours/week

  • Salary Negotiation Factors: Experience, credentials, schedule flexibility, Mandarin language proficiency

  • Healthcare: Comprehensive medical insurance (100% coverage including co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, prescriptions)

  • Additional Benefits:

    • Dental coverage

    • Vision coverage

    • 401(k) with up to 10% company match

    • 10 paid vacation days

    • 7 paid sick days annually

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive and engaged care for both children, ensuring their safety and well-being

  • Create age-appropriate activities that support developmental growth

  • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks

  • Maintain children's daily routines, including feeding, bathing, and napping schedules

  • Manage children's laundry and organization of their spaces

  • Arrange and supervise playdates and social interactions

  • Transport children to activities and appointments when needed

  • Maintain open communication with parents regarding children's development and daily activities

  • Travel with the family as needed

  • Support children's bilingual development (if Mandarin-speaking)

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of full-time nanny experience

  • Minimum 3 years experience working with male children ages 1-2

  • Experience caring for multiple children simultaneously

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

  • Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)

  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs

  • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Driver's license strongly preferred

  • Mandarin language skills preferred but not required

  • Experience supporting bilingual development

  • Background in early childhood education or development

Desired Personal Qualities

  • Active and energetic with a positive attitude

  • Strong male role model, especially for young boys

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Professional and discrete

  • Organized and self-motivated

  • Patient and nurturing approach to childcare

  • Cultural sensitivity and appreciation

  • Flexibility with schedule adjustments when needed

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