Full-Time Special Needs Nanny Start Date: October 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Tuesday–Thursday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out | Occasional Pre-Arranged Overnights
Compensation: Flexible for the Right Candidate | Hourly Rate: DOE| Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick & Personal Days, Health Insurance/Health Stipend, Year-End/Other Bonus
About the Family
A warm family in Millwood, NY is seeking an experienced, nurturing, patient, and highly dependable Full-Time Special Needs Nanny to care for their two young daughters, ages 2 and 1 .
Their 2-year-old daughter is described as a sweet, funny, happy, affectionate, and well-behaved little girl who was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth . She has global developmental delays and is meeting milestones at her own pace. She is currently walking and climbing, can follow directions, and is working on talking.
She attends a typical preschool five days per week , where she receives support from a special educator, speech therapist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist . The family is specifically looking for a nanny who can reinforce the skills her therapists are working on and become a core member of her overall care team .
Their 1-year-old daughter is described as sweet, funny, affectionate, playful, and full of personality . She is walking, working on talking, and doing everything she can to keep up with her big sister. She currently attends a one-hour class twice per week with a parent or grandmother and is expected to begin preschool five mornings per week in December.
This position is primarily focused on providing exceptional childcare and developmental support. The role also includes light housekeeping, light cooking for the children, and household organizational projects to help the family’s daily routines run smoothly.
Responsibilities
Provide warm, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for two young children, ages 2 and 1
Provide individualized support for the family’s 2-year-old daughter with Down syndrome
Reinforce developmental skills and goals established by her special educator, speech therapist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist
Work collaboratively and professionally as part of the child’s overall care team
Support communication, language, gross and fine motor development, independence, and social skills through everyday routines and play
Follow and reinforce strategies recommended by the child’s therapists and educators
Provide engaging, age-appropriate activities for both children
Encourage learning through play, books, music, conversation, movement, and outings
Support both children’s developmental milestones at their individual pace
Maintain consistent routines for meals, naps, preschool, activities, and transitions
Prepare light meals and snacks for the children
Drive children to preschool, activities, appointments, therapies, and outings as needed
Use the family-provided vehicle for driving responsibilities
Assist with light housekeeping
Keep children’s toys, clothing, play spaces, and belongings organized
Assist with organizational projects , including closets, pantry, toys, and other household areas
Communicate openly and consistently with the parents regarding the children’s days, routines, development, and progress
Coordinate appropriately with therapists, educators, and other professionals involved in the child’s care
Provide occasional overnight coverage when needed or pre-arranged
Ideal Candidate
Several years of professional nanny experience
Special needs experience required
Experience supporting children with developmental delays
Experience with Down syndrome strongly preferred
Strong toddler and young-child experience
Comfortable caring for two young children simultaneously
Understanding of developmental milestones and individualized developmental needs
Comfortable working collaboratively with speech, occupational, physical, and special-education…