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Career Nanny (Swiss German Speaker) | Manhattan, New York
We are seeking a warm, experienced, and highly professional career nanny to become a trusted, long-term member of our household team in Manhattan. This is a full-time position providing attentive, consistent care for our young child in a loving, language-rich home.
Location: Manhattan, New York
Schedule: Full-time, with flexibility to accommodate occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Compensation: $125,000-$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Start Date: September or thereafter
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional, nurturing care for our young child, including meals, naps, developmental activities, and age-appropriate learning
- Foster a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment that supports healthy emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Communicate fluently in Swiss German with our child as part of our bilingual household
- Maintain consistent daily routines while thoughtfully adapting to our child's changing developmental needs
- Keep the child's spaces clean, organized, and well stocked, including the nursery, children's laundry, bottles, toys, clothing, and supplies
- Coordinate children's appointments, activities, and schedules as needed
- Collaborate with household staff and family members to ensure consistent routines and excellent care
- Travel with the family when requested
- Support occasional childcare outside of standard hours with advance notice whenever possible
Requirements
- Fluent Swiss German speaker (required)
- Significant professional experience caring for infants and/or toddlers
- Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
- Flexible, dependable, highly organized, and proactive
- Discreet, professional, and comfortable working in a private household
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Outstanding references required
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary of $125,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience
- Paid on the books
- Paid time off and benefits, to be discussed during the interview process
About the Role
We are looking for someone who will become an important part of our family's daily life. The ideal candidate is calm, proactive, nurturing, and confident caring for young children while creating a structured, engaging, and loving environment. This is a long-term opportunity for a professional nanny who values discretion, flexibility, and building a meaningful relationship with the family.