This playful, musical, and bustling family in Darien CT is seeking a warm, engaging, and reliable household manager to provide excellent care for their three active children, ages 1 year old, 3 years old, and 4 years old.
This is a team environment that involves working in conjunction with another nanny who will help load balance schedules and meals, and keep an eye on the children when outside.
The children are home all day and not away at activities. They spend time outside every day, including in snow and light drizzle (though not during inclement weather).
Location: Darien CT (Family is primarily located in Darien ~10 min walk from train station, but may eventually move to Old Greenwich. Occasional visits to family in Westport)
Compensation: $35-45 per hour, paid via payroll
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12pm-8pm or 11am-7pm (whichever schedule the nanny prefers)
Start Date: Flexible for the right fit!
Benefits:
Weekly guaranteed hours
Paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick days
Annual raise (merit based)
Vehicle provided for on-the-job use
Responsibilities:
Care for all three children at the family home (collaborating another young nanny)
Child-related household tasks such as meal prep, tidying, organizing of children’s areas, occasional errands, coordinating activities
(Preferred but optional) potential trips with the family 1 or 2 weeks of year to Florida or California
Play with children outside, support learning through fun (arts & crafts, reading books, etc)
Children’s naps
Must-Haves:
Warm, extroverted, capable
Hands-on with kids
Play with children outside, supports learning through fun (arts & crafts, reading books)
Able to set boundaries, teach rules and manners for the kids
Keep kids on a schedule, including naps.
Able to swim and care for children in water
On time arrival (punctuality), organized
Proactive partner in raising the children to flag issues or improvement suggestions (parents are out of the house majority of the time)
Understanding of introducing solids and feeding babies and toddlers safely
Comfortable being paid via payroll
Comfortable working alongside other household employees
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate child developmental milestones for 1-6 years of age
First Aid/CPR certified
Current household staffing includes:
Young nanny/household assistant to help with flexible child schedules and meals
Regular cleaners
Chef
Household dynamic:
Value daily time outdoors, play, silliness, music
Prefer shared activities so brothers can deeply bond
No screens
You’ll have the support of a younger team member to load-balance, and chef who pre-prepares food
Agency Requirements:
Intent to make a long-term commitment
Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record
21+ years of age
Minimum of a high school diploma
Willing to participate in a criminal background check and social media screening
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Relevant job history with outstanding references
