Live-In Split-Shift Nanny (Closter, NJ)

Start Date: ASAP 
Location: Closter, NJ
Compensation: $30–$35/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, split shift 7:00–9:00 AM and 2:30–8:30 PM, plus one weekend per month
Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours/week
Position: Full-Time Live-In Nanny
Commitment: 1 year minimum

Overview
A warm, active family in Closter, NJ is looking for a full-time live-in nanny to care for their two children, ages 4 and 8. Both children are in school, so this is a split-shift role. Mornings are for getting the kids up, fed and to school. Afternoons cover pickup, activities, homework, dinner and bedtime. The parents share their expectations and count on the nanny to run the day with confidence. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and nurturing, cooks well, drives safely, and helps the children become more independent and responsible.

The live-in nanny will have a private, furnished basement suite with a bedroom with a door, a full bed, a private bathroom and a small gym. Household essentials are provided, and the nanny may use common areas. The family is a member of a local pool club. The schedule changes in summer, typically 7:00–8:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM.

Benefits: Paid time off, sick days, paid holidays, health insurance, gas and mileage reimbursement, private furnished living quarters, paid time off during family travel

Responsibilities:

• Wake the children and get them ready for school: breakfast, dressing, packed lunches and school bags
• Drive both children to school by 9:00 AM and pick them up at 2:40 PM
• Plan after-school time, such as playground outings, library visits, activities and playdates
• Drive the children to activities and friends’ homes, and coordinate with other parents and caregivers
• Give daily medication as directed by the parents
• Oversee homework and provide healthy snacks
• Plan and cook family dinners
• Handle bath time and bedtime routines
• Prepare for the next day: lunches, school bags, outfits
• Keep the children’s rooms and play areas organized
• Do light, child-related housekeeping, including tidying up after the children and kids’ laundry
• Supervise and swim with the children at the pool club
• Encourage independence and responsibility, and redirect behavior calmly and consistently

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional nanny experience
• Experience with children who have special needs is strongly preferred
• Strong cooking skills
• Valid driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle is a plus (a family car is available)
• Confident swimmer, comfortable swimming with the children
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Active, high-energy and comfortable being on the go
• Flexible with occasional schedule changes (advance notice given)
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a full time position
Live-In?: Full Time Live-In
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