Tenafly, NJ | Calm and Adaptable ROTA Nanny/Family Assistant Wanted For Family of Three

This busy, lively family in Tenafly, NJ is seeking a calm, adaptable, perceptive rotational nanny/family assistant to care for their three spirited children.

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• Location: Tenafly, NJ
• Ages of children: 11, almost 10, and 5 years old
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit!
• Schedule: Full-time, rotational schedule of 1 week on/1 week off, or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off. Candidates can expect to work between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm. The family will communicate about specific weekly hours in advance.
• Compensation: The family is offering an hourly and overtime rate equivalent to an annualized base compensation of $100-$125k/year dependent on candidate experience. The family may be open to candidates who are seeking a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing benefits including a health insurance stipend, paid holidays, and relocation assistance.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-in during shift, live-out while off shift.

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Household dynamic:

• This busy, active, and lively New Jersey family is seeking a rotational nanny/family assistant to support their three wonderful children! Their 11-year-old daughter is quiet and reserved, a diligent student, and a dedicated elite basketball player who brings real focus and discipline to everything she does. Their almost 10-year-old daughter is wonderfully extroverted, deeply warm-hearted, and full of big energy and even bigger emotions — she lights up every room she enters. Their 5-year-old son is an absolute sweetheart who is endlessly on the move, loves pretend play, and is fascinated by anything and everything to do with transportation. All three children attend school full time across two different schools with different schedules and holidays. On typical school days, the candidate can expect periods of downtime while the children are in school. Weekends bring more hours and more family time together.
• One parent is a hands-on, stay-at-home parent who is deeply involved in the children's daily lives and is looking for a true childcare partner to work alongside them. The other parent has a demanding professional schedule with frequent travel, so consistency and reliability in the home are especially important. This is a Jewish family who is looking for someone who is genuinely open and enthusiastic about their culture and traditions. The nanny will be joining an established household team with a housekeeper and additional support at home. The family anticipates 2–4 weeks of travel per year, typically to the beach, and they hope their nanny will travel with them. They are looking for a long-term partnership and are building a rotational team of two nannies to provide consistent, high-quality care for their children.

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Ideal candidate:

• This position is ideal for a calm, self-confident, adaptable, and open-minded rotational nanny/family assistant who brings a perceptive, resourceful, and structured approach to their work. The right candidate will be someone who genuinely loves children and thrives in a busy, high-energy household — someone who can hold the rhythm of the day with warmth and steadiness, helping three curious and spirited kids move through their routines with ease. They will be intuitive about each child's individual needs and personality, meeting each one where they are while keeping the household humming along. An ability to stay grounded and redirect with patience and creativity — especially during the more energetic moments — will be essential, and experience supporting children who benefit from consistent structure and thoughtful routine management will be a real asset.
• The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, communicative team player who is comfortable working alongside a hands-on parent and within a staffed household. They will be autonomous to take initiative and resourceful to problem-solve, while also being able to communicate proactively and keep everyone informed. Comfort with food allergy awareness — including reading labels carefully and responding calmly and confidently in an emergency — is essential, and a genuine openness to learning and following allergy protocols will be expected from day one. Someone who embraces travel as a natural and exciting part of the role, and who is enthusiastic about being a consistent, trusted presence across a rotational schedule, will thrive in this position.
• Responsibilities include creating an environment for the children to grow and thrive, child-related household tasks including but not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing of children's areas, occasional errands, before and after school routines including school drop-off and pick-up across two schools with different schedules, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year. Family assisting duties include running errands, light meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, coordinating vendors, and managing the family calendar.
• While not a requirement for the role, the family would love to work with a candidate who has experience with ADHD support and family assisting, and is comfortable preparing meals for the entire family.
• The family is requiring proof of all standard vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Flu) before employment begins and is requiring the candidate to remain current throughout employment, subject to applicable laws and legally required accommodations. This is a family requirement. Any documentation will be requested and reviewed directly by the family. Adventure Nannies does not screen candidates for vaccination status and does not collect or review vaccination records.

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Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional experience
• Able to swim and care for children in water
• Open to learning food allergy requirements and EpiPen safety
• Able to live-in while on shift, live-out while off shift
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Partners, family members, and/or pets cannot be housed in any temporary or long-term accommodations provided by the family
• A Note on Health & Safety Requirements: To protect their household, the hiring family requires candidates to provide proof of all standard vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Flu)] before scheduling an in-person trial or finalizing a job offer (subject to applicable laws and required accommodations). Because this is a private family requirement, any relevant records will be requested and reviewed by the family directly. Adventure Nannies does not collect, review, or screen candidates for vaccination status.

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This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US. Out of respect for the privacy of the families we work with, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please apply!