Nanny (After school Childcare)

About the position

The Nanny position involves providing after-school childcare for a 6-year-old child while managing various household tasks. The role requires a proactive individual who can multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the child's safety and well-being, as well as maintaining the home and caring for a pet dog.

Responsibilities

• Clean the home and maintain its overall organization and appearance.
• Manage household tasks, including organizing schedules and running errands.
• Drive the child as needed, including to appointments, activities, and events.
• Shop for groceries, household supplies, and other necessary items.
• Do laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away clothing and linens.
• Prepare light meals and snacks as needed.
• Provide childcare for a 6-year-old and engage in age-appropriate activities.
• Provide pet care for a dog, including feeding, walking, and cleaning.
• Organize the child's area of the home.
• Coordinate activities and appointments for the child including scheduling and reminders.
• Plan events.
• Maintain all household inventory: keeping the house stocked with food and necessary items.
• Ensure the child's safety at all times, indoors and outdoors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, and bend and being able to lift up to 35lb.
• Good communication skills including the ability to listen carefully and ask the right questions to gain clarification.
• Integrity including honesty and high ethical standards.
• Reliability including good time-keeping.
• High work standards including the ability to meet performance standards without supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in childcare and pet care.
• Flexible schedule, willing to work weekends or evenings occasionally.
• Legally able to work in the US and in Morris County, New Jersey.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large dogs.
• Previous experience in a similar nannying role.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work in a family environment.