Temp Part-Time Nanny – Brooklyn, NY

Overview

A first-time mother is seeking a temporary, part-time newborn nanny to provide hands-on care and supportive guidance during the early stages of her baby’s development. This role is well-suited for an experienced infant caregiver who is confident in newborn care and enjoys working closely with a new parent.

The ideal candidate will offer a calm, reassuring presence while helping establish feeding and sleep routines, and sharing knowledge around early development in a supportive, approachable way.

The schedule will be three days per week for 5-hour shifts, typically in the afternoon (approximately 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM). The family is flexible on specific days and is looking for someone available as soon as possible through the end of July.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, hands-on care for a newborn
• Support the development of consistent feeding and sleep routines
• Offer guidance and education to a first-time parent, sharing best practices and techniques
• Assist with soothing, engagement, and age-appropriate interaction
• Manage baby-related tasks, including laundry, bottle washing and sterilization, and diapering organization
• Help maintain a calm, structured daily environment
• Remain fully present and engaged during working hours (no personal phone use)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience caring for newborns and infants
• Strong understanding of infant development and sleep foundations
• Comfortable guiding and supporting new parents in a gentle, non-overwhelming manner
• Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certified
• Calm, steady, and emotionally intuitive demeanor
• Proactive, hands-on, and naturally supportive
• Genuine interest in working with infants and families in the newborn stage

Requirements

• Up-to-date vaccinations (including Tdap, COVID, and flu)
• Availability for part-time daytime hours without overlapping overnight commitments
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Able to provide strong references and pass a background check
• Authorized to work in the United States

Compensation and Benefits

• $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience
• Open to a guaranteed day rate structure
• MetroCard stipend available