What are the responsibilities and job description for the AK064 - Live-In/Live-Out Local ROTA Nanny - Brooklyn, N.Y. position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
First-time parents based in Brooklyn are seeking an experienced rotational nanny to join their household and work opposite their existing ROTA nanny in caring for their 7-month-old daughter. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, professional career nanny with strong infant experience who is confident providing a high level of care within a structured yet warm and nurturing environment.
The parents are currently co-parenting between two residences located within a 10-minute walk of one another in Brooklyn. The nanny will provide care across both households and should be comfortable maintaining consistency with the child’s routines, developmental approach, and overall care between homes.
The position follows a 2-week-on/2-week-off rotation, working opposite the family’s existing nanny. The ideal candidate will communicate and collaborate closely with their ROTA counterpart to ensure seamless handovers and continuity of care.
The family values a calm, engaging approach and is seeking someone who will thoughtfully support their daughter’s development, provide plenty of age-appropriate stimulation and interaction, and encourage healthy routines and independence as she grows.
Candidates must currently be local to Brooklyn. This is primarily a live-in position; however, the nanny must be comfortable providing overnight/live-in coverage during their scheduled rotation when needed, as well as traveling with the family and have the option/flexibility to go home when needed.
Schedule
- 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, working opposite the family’s existing ROTA nanny
- 24/7 responsibility during scheduled rotations as needed
- Primarily live-out while the family is in Brooklyn, with overnight/live-in coverage as required
- Flexibility required for travel and occasional schedule adjustments
- Candidates must currently be local to Brooklyn
Responsibilities
- Providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for the infant throughout each rotation
- Plan and prepare nutritious, developmentally appropriate meals for the baby, incorporating baby-led weaning principles and supporting healthy eating habits and developmental needs.
- Managing feeding schedules, naps, sleep routines, and the child’s overall daily schedule
- Supporting developmental milestones through engaging, age-appropriate activities and play
- Encouraging a healthy balance of interaction, exploration, and independent play
- Preparing bottles and maintaining proper sterilization and organization of feeding supplies
- Maintaining the nursery and all child-related spaces
- Managing the child’s laundry, clothing, supplies, and organization
- Supporting developmental transitions, including solids, evolving sleep routines, mobility, and other age-appropriate milestones
- Anticipating the child’s needs and proactively managing supplies, schedules, and preparations
- Packing and preparing all child-related items for domestic and international travel
- Maintaining clear and consistent communication with the parents and existing ROTA nanny
- Providing detailed, seamless handovers between rotations to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications
- Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intuitive
- Knowledgeable and confident in introducing foods to babies, with a thoughtful approach to nutrition, developmental milestones, and fostering healthy eating habits.
- Calm, confident, polished, and highly reliable
- Engaging and developmentally focused without being overly rigid
- Naturally proactive with excellent judgment and initiative
- Collaborative and communicative with the existing ROTA nanny
- Comfortable independently managing all aspects of the child’s care while on rotation
- Adaptable and able to transition seamlessly between both households while maintaining consistency for the child
- Background in early childhood development, education, or a related field is a plus
- Spanish-speaking or another second language is a plus
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional nanny experience
- Strong knowledge of baby-led weaning, infant feeding, and age-appropriate nutrition to support healthy growth and development.
- Extensive infant experience and a strong understanding of infant-to-toddler developmental stages
- Experience working in private and/or UHNW households
- Previous ROTA experience strongly preferred
- Must currently be based locally in Brooklyn
- Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional last-minute travel
- Valid driver’s license preferred for future needs
- Ability to swim
- Discreet, professional, and comfortable working within a private, high-profile household
- Highly flexible and adaptable to an evolving schedule
- Willingness to sign an NDA
Salary and Benefits
- $100,000–$140,000 annually, DOE
- Health stipend or healthcare support
- PTO aligned with the rotational schedule
- Private accommodations provided when overnight/live-in coverage is required
- All work-related travel expenses covered
- Additional benefits to be discussed
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000