Full-Time Nanny, New Canaan, CT

Written By Jane Thielen

Full-time nanny needed for a family in New Canaan, CT with 1 child, 3 years old (and hoping for a second child soon).

Location: New Canaan, CT

Pay: Competitive hourly rate

Schedule (note that the family has flexibility to slightly adjust the hours based on the nanny’s preferences):

  • Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

  • Friday 11:30am - 3:30 pm

Start date: Flexible (as early as mutually agreed upon)

Benefits:

  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days

  • Yearly Raise

Responsibilities include:

  • Organizing and initiating the child’s schedule

  • Engaging the child in imaginative, developmental, and playful activities

  • Being proactive in thinking of new activities as the child grows that stimulate and aid in development

  • Provide nurturing, age-appropriate care for a toddler

  • Cooking for the child

  • Doing laundry for the child

  • Cleaning up after the child (picking up in the child’s bedroom, cleaning up after the child has meals, etc)

  • Occasionally running errands and coordinating appointments (only to be done when the child is at school)

  • Supervising swimming outings in public settings

  • Safely transporting the child to and from activities (vehicle provided)

Must-Haves:

  • Comfortable with dogs (family has 1 Golden Retriever, no pet care is required from the nanny)

  • Recent toddler experince

  • Experience caring for newborns

  • Safe driver with a clean driving record

  • Strong swimmer

  • COVID vaccinated

  • Willingness to grow with the family as they plan for a second child

  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar role

  • Maturity and ability to use own judgement to solve problems

  • Open and communicative with parents

Preferences:

  • Very communicative with the child, as the child is very communicative

  • Strong developmental knowledge and ability to set healthy boundaries

Agency Requirements:

  • Intent to make a long-term commitment to a role

  • Candidates should have a valid CT driver’s license and have a clean driving record

  •  18+ years of age

  • Minimum of a high-school diploma

  • Willing to participate in a criminal background check and social media check

  • Legally authorized to work in the US

  • Have a relevant job history with outstanding references


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