Job Description

Live-In Nanny/Family Assistant


Location: Watchung, New Jersey

Start Date: Mid-July or sooner (flexible)

Schedule: Approx. 40 hours/week to start, 5-6 days/week (split shift days) during peak season (July-mid-January) April 2026, the role will shift to approx. 50 hours/week with caring for both children. Flexibility needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights, and travel 1-2 weeks/year.



About the Family:
This loving and laid-back Christian family includes a 20-month-old son and a newborn due in November. They are planning to grow their family over the coming years and are looking for a long-term nanny/family assistant to become an integral part of their household as both parents have demanding schedules. They have additional support staff including a household manager and housekeeper, and plan on hiring a chef. They also have a sweet Rottweiler!



Responsibilities:

• Morning routine and daycare drop-offs/pickups
• Family laundry
• Scheduling pick up/drop off of dry cleaning service
• Ordering groceries (instacart) &light meal prep for children (a chef will eventually be hired)
• Light tidying up around the home (they have a weekly housekeeper,) packing bags
• Coordinating vendor visits and being available for arrivals.
• Pet care: feeding and letting out the dog
• Age-appropriate, milestone-focused engagement with the children
• Occasional errands

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced with both infants and toddlers; confident managing multiples
• Seeking a long-term role (5+ years) with a growing family
• Organized, proactive, and a strong team player
• Comfortable in a collaborative household with staff
• Confident driver - family car provided
• Fun, warm, and able to keep up with an active family; enjoys humor and sarcasm
• CPR/First Aid/Infant certified
• Fully vaccinated
• Valid Passport Required

Compensation Package:

• $1,400-$1,650/week (W-2)
• Health stipend: $200-$300/month
• 14 days paid time off
• Holidays off: Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Fourth of July, others TBD
• Family vehicle provided for job-related use
• Live-In Accommodations: A private guest house under construction specifically for the nanny.

Job Tags

Live in, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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