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Nanny Poppins Agency

Infant Nanny Position

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Early October 2026 Position Overview A warm, engaged first-time family is seeking a dedicated, long-term nanny for their 3-month-old son. The family lives in Lower Manhattan and also spends ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

The family maintains a strict no-screen household (no TV, no iPads) and wants a nanny who keeps the children active and engaged through play, reading, and daily activities. This is a non-driving role ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

The family maintains a strict no-screen household (no TV, no iPads) and wants a nanny who keeps the children active and engaged through play, reading, and daily activities. This is a non-driving role ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for nanny in Rutherford, NJ is $24.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.37 and $27.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nanny do?

A nanny plays a special role in a child’s life. Nannies are childcare professionals who assist parents with the day-to-day work of caring and raising children and are responsible for the children’s well-being and supportive of their emotional needs. As a nanny, your responsibilities may include preparing meals, dressing and bathing the children, arranging playdates, accompanying children to activities, and helping with schoolwork. Nannies typically work during the parent's work hours, but some families have nannies come early in the morning or stay at night until the kids go to bed. You may also be responsible for dropping off and picking up the kids at school and performing light housework.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nanny, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nanny, you need strong childcare knowledge, first aid/CPR certification, and often experience or training in early childhood development. Familiarity with child safety systems, age-appropriate activities, and sometimes communication apps for parent updates are important technical tools. Patience, reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help nannies build trust and connect with both children and parents. These abilities are vital for ensuring the child's safety, fostering healthy development, and maintaining positive family relationships.

How do nannies typically coordinate with parents to ensure consistent child care routines?

Nannies often maintain open and regular communication with parents to align on daily routines, discipline approaches, and developmental activities for the children. This can involve daily handover notes, shared digital calendars, or scheduled check-ins to discuss the child's progress and any concerns. By working collaboratively, nannies help provide stability for the children and adapt to any changes in family needs or schedules. This partnership is key to delivering high-quality, personalized care and fostering a positive home environment.

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AspectNannyBabysitter
CredentialsMay require childcare certifications or background checksUsually no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentLong-term, consistent care in the child's homeShort-term, occasional care, often in the child's or babysitter's home
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by families for ongoing careHired for temporary or one-time needs
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for consistent, long-term childcareSeeking occasional or short-term babysitting

In summary, a nanny provides ongoing, long-term childcare with potential certifications and a regular schedule, while a babysitter offers temporary, occasional care without formal credentials. Both roles serve different needs based on the family's requirements.

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Nanny / House Manager

Nanny Poppins Agency

Saddle River, NJ

$30 - $35/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Saddle River, NJ
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour
Commitment Level: Part-time, live-out, long-term
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM (weekly schedule provided one week in advance)
Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week

Overview
A family in Saddle River is seeking an experienced, reliable part-time Nanny on a long-term basis. There are three children — ages 9, 11, and 14 — all in school and all active in sports, so this afternoon role centers on after-school care, driving, meal preparation, and homework support. Education is a priority in this household, and the family wants someone who will genuinely engage with the children's schoolwork and help them build independence.

A typical afternoon includes pickup, snacks, homework, driving to and from practices, cooking dinner, and managing the evening until the parent is home. This position works alongside the family's live-in nanny, so a collaborative approach is essential. A vehicle is provided for work-related driving and parking is available at the residence. The home has a pool. The schedule stays consistent year-round, including during summer camp.

Benefits
Guaranteed 25 hours per week, one week paid vacation, two paid sick days, two paid personal days, paid holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving), family vehicle provided for work-related driving, parking available at the residence, weekly schedule provided one week in advance

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, engaged care for three school-age children during afternoon and evening hours
  • Handle school and activity pickups and transport children safely to and from practices, appointments, and social commitments
  • Coordinate timing across three separate activity schedules
  • Prepare afternoon snacks and cook family dinners
  • Assist with homework and support school assignments across elementary, middle, and high school levels
  • Encourage independence, routine, and age-appropriate responsibility
  • Manage grocery needs related to meal preparation and clean up kitchen and dining areas following meals
  • Children's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
  • Light tidying of children's bedrooms, play areas, and common spaces used during the shift
  • Maintain organization of school supplies, sports equipment, and activity gear
  • Track the children's activity, school, and appointment calendars and communicate schedule changes clearly
  • Coordinate and share responsibilities with the family's live-in nanny
  • Supervise the children safely around the pool

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of professional nanny experience with school-age children
  • Valid driver's license and confident, comfortable driving daily; the majority of this role involves driving
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Able to swim and comfortable swimming with the children
  • Strong cooking skills and comfort preparing family meals from scratch
  • Experience supporting homework for elementary through high school-age children
  • Highly organized with strong scheduling and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working alongside other household staff
  • Positive, upbeat, and able to work well with a family that values achievement, goal-setting, and independence
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to commit long-term
  • Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
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About Nanny Poppins Agency

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Since 1995, the Nanny Poppins Agency has been providing the highest level of support as a full-service, nationwide nanny and domestic staffing agency. Our clients range from young, rising professionals looking for their first mother’s helper, nanny, personal assistant, or housekeeper; to high-profile, world-traveling corporate executives, business owners, dual-professional families, celebrities and athletes; to professionally run family trusts and estates. We manage each search with discretion, precision, forethought and in constant consideration of your valuable time. We know that you are busy and that your standards are high. We look beyond the average and seek out the best candidates, carefully screening them prior to sending them over for your review. The Nanny Poppins Agency has earned a reputation for sourcing, thoroughly screening, and placing candidates that hold the highest standard of professionalism. Our clients return to us and refer us to their friends, family and colleagues. Our clients can trust our agency to work hard to meet their criteria and unique needs throughout the candidate screening process. Nanny Poppins will be available to them at any time after the placement is made to ensure our clients are satisfied and will return to us, referring to their family.

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