Job Description

Full-Time Nanny Needed for Private Family in Redding, CT

Position: Full-Time Nanny
Location: Redding, Connecticut
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
Start Date: December 2026
Salary: $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience
Living Arrangement: Live-in preferred; live-out candidates will also be considered
Relocation: Family is open to relocating the right candidate
Search Area: Open to candidates nationwide
Commitment: Long-term / Permanent

About the Family

A warm, loving, and family-oriented family in Redding, Connecticut is seeking an experienced, calm, and nurturing nanny to care for their wonderful young daughter. The family lives in the beautiful Connecticut countryside and is looking for someone who genuinely loves working with babies and toddlers and would enjoy becoming a trusted, long-term member of their household.

The family also has three much-loved rescue dogs who are an important part of the household. The ideal candidate must genuinely love dogs and be comfortable providing occasional pet care as needed.

Position Overview

This is a permanent, full-time nanny position focused primarily on providing exceptional care for the family's daughter. The ideal candidate will have a naturally calm, nurturing, patient, and warm personality , with a genuine love for caring for young children.

The family is looking for someone who will be fully engaged with their daughter throughout the day, supporting her development and milestones through age-appropriate activities, reading, music, outdoor exploration, walks, and play.

The family values a nanny who is attentive without being overbearing, nurturing without being overly structured, and who can create a peaceful, loving environment for their child.

This is first and foremost a childcare position, with some light household assistance related to the child and family during nap times and quieter moments. The nanny should also be comfortable helping with the family's dogs when needed.

Responsibilities

Childcare & Development

• Provide loving, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for the family's young daughter.
• Create a calm, nurturing, and engaging environment throughout the day.
• Encourage developmental milestones, curiosity, and learning through age-appropriate play and activities.
• Engage the child in reading, singing, music, arts and crafts, and interactive play.
• Take the child on walks and spend time outdoors when weather permits.
• Prepare and serve the child's meals and snacks.
• Maintain the child's daily routine, including naps and activities.
• Keep parents informed about the child's day, development, and milestones.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for the child.
• Accompany the child on local outings and activities as appropriate.

Light Household & Pet Support

• Keep the child's toys, belongings, and play areas organized.
• Handle the child's laundry.
• Tidy areas of the home used throughout the day.
• Load and unload the dishwasher as needed.
• Wash and prepare fruits and vegetables.
• Unpack groceries and assist with simple family meal preparation.
• Be a proactive extra set of hands around the household when the child's needs allow.
• Provide occasional pet care for the family's three dogs as needed , such as feeding, letting them outside, or helping with walks.
• Be comfortable and happy living and working in a home where dogs are an important part of daily family life.

This is not a housekeeping or pet-care position. The primary focus will always be the care, safety, happiness, and development of the child, with occasional assistance with the dogs as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive professional experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• A naturally calm, nurturing, patient, and warm personality .
• Genuine love for children and a passion for providing attentive, hands-on care.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities.
• Must genuinely love dogs and be comfortable providing occasional pet care.
• Reliable, trustworthy, mature, and highly responsible.
• Proactive and organized, while also comfortable following the family's lead and routines.
• Someone who is warm and engaging but understands the importance of creating a peaceful environment for a young child.
• Comfortable living and working in a household with three rescue dogs.
• Interested in a long-term, permanent position and committed to becoming a trusted member of the family.
• Live-in candidates are strongly preferred, though exceptional live-out candidates will be considered.
• Candidates from anywhere in the country are encouraged to apply; the family is open to relocating the right person to Connecticut.

Compensation & Schedule

• $40–$45 per hour , depending on experience.
• Approximately 40 hours per week .
• Schedule will generally fall within the family's daytime hours, with some flexibility for occasional evenings as needed.
• Live-in arrangement preferred.
• The family is open to discussing relocation for an exceptional candidate.

The family hopes to find someone kind, calm, nurturing, trustworthy, and experienced who genuinely enjoys caring for young children, loves dogs, and is looking for a long-term relationship with a wonderful family.

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