Full Time Nanny

Full-Time Nanny in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Location: Cambridge, MA

General Schedule: 

• Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
• Fridays: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• There is some flexibility to start at 10am on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

Ideal start date: As soon as they find the right candidate

Ideal Candidate:

• 3 years of nanny experience with a similar age group
• Devoted nanny who loves working with children and supporting their cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.
• Structured with the child’s sleeping and eating schedule. 
• A strong communicator who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized. 
• Actively engages with children and keeps the child stimulated.
• Encourages a healthy and active lifestyle for the child – keeps the child physically active and refrains from exposing the child to junk food.
• Fosters creativity, imagination, and interest in learning. 
• Dedicated to the health, safety, and wellness of the child.
• Very attentive to child’s physical safety
• Seeking a long-term role with a family to build a lasting relationship.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Engaging the child in age-appropriate activities (reading, playing, music, crafts, etc)
• Inside play, outdoor exploration, and going on walks.
• Diaper changes and supporting overall healthy hygiene.
• Managing the child’s sleeping and eating schedules. 
• Manage the child’s laundry.
• Reading to the child.
• Serving the child (premade) meals and healthy snacks.
• Take the child to activities (e.g. storytime, music class, museum outings, playdates)
• Encourage socialization. 
• Keeping the child’s room and shared spaces clean and tidy.
• Occasional child-related errands (e.g. returning library books)

Requirements:

• 3 years of nanny experience with a similar age group.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• 2–3 strong, relevant references.
• Punctual and reliable 
• Must be able to carry baby (up to 30 lbs) safely up 1-2 flights of stairs (baby’s bedroom is on 2nd floor and play space is on ground floor and basement) 

Pluses but not required:

• Ability to drive if ever needed. 
• Creativity: Skilled at devising age-appropriate engaging activities, including art projects, games, and outings.

Compensation: $30.00 per hour gross, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

Benefits:

• Ten days of paid vacation. 
• Federal Holidays
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Other benefits can be negotiated for the right candidate.
• This role includes standard PTO plus additional paid time off when the family is traveling.