Job Description

Location: Norfolk, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM ; 3:00pm-8:00pm
Compensation: $30-35 hour 
Guaranteed Hours:  40 hours/week

Position Overview
A warm, professional family is seeking an experienced live-in nanny to care for two young children (2.5 years and 3 months). The family splits time between a private property in Norfolk, CT and a home in New York City. The household is calm, structured, and screen-free, with a Montessori-inspired approach to learning and daily life. The ideal candidate is nurturing, engaging, and comfortable becoming a trusted part of a household that values consistency and hands-on, curiosity-driven care.

Benefits

• Health care
• 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Private, self-contained living accommodations in both locations — separate-entrance suite in CT and a private bedroom in NYC

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, full-time care for a 2.5-year-old and a 3-month-old
• Support the toddler's daily school routine (in school 9:00 AM–5:30 PM while in the city)
• Prepare fresh, home-cooked meals for the children 
• Lead engaging, age-appropriate, Montessori-aligned activities that encourage reading, curiosity, and independent play
• Maintain a screen-free environment
• Be comfortable with a small, friendly household dog (labradoodle)
• Travel with the family as needed

Requirements

• Prior professional experience caring for infants and toddlers
• Comfortable in a live-in role and working within a staffed household
• Experience with (or willingness to follow) Montessori-style, screen-free caregiving
• Strong meal-preparation skills; experience with Thai cuisine strongly preferred
• Comfortable around dogs
• Must respect household dietary and lifestyle guidelines
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

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