Neuroaffirming Before And After School Special Needs Nanny

About the job

Location: Hilton and Greece, NY Child: 4-year-old boy Start Date: As soon as we find the right fit! Anticipated Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8 - 11 a.m., then 2 - 5 p.m. during the school year. The family is open to offering additional house manager or family assistant duties while the child is in school to acquire a long-term candidate Compensation: $25-30+ per hour depending on experience, qualifications, and credentials Benefits: Guaranteed hours, Paid Time Off The family encourages school-based Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessionals, Behavior Interventionists, and Direct Support Professionals looking to transition into private care to apply! All About the Job: Family Concierge is partnering with thoughtful and intentional co-parents in seeking a consistent, hands-on, empathetic, and caring Special Needs Nanny for a 4-year-old boy currently residing between the mother and father's homes in Greece and Hilton, respectively. The child is exceptionally bright and affectionate, however experiences significant separation anxiety, sensory sensitives, and struggles with transitions. The parents work closely with the child's behavioral health care team to provide the appropriate supports, and would include the nanny as part of the child's overall care plan. The family is optimistic they will find a patient, experienced professional who is skilled in managing dysregulation and meltdowns. The Nanny should also have experience establishing structured and predictable routines, evidence based de-escalation/co-regulation techniques, and using visual supports while honoring and guiding a truly unique, active, and thoughtful child. The Nanny's main role will encompass establishing and maintaining a solid, consistent morning and after school routine that meets the child's transitional challenges as he settles into his new Pre-K program. To maintain consistency and a positive environment, the family can only meet with candidates who can commit to the full desired schedule of Monday through Thursday, mornings and afternoons. However, both parents are open to offering additional house management, family assistant, or personal assistant duties for the right candidate to provide a more stable, predictable weekly schedule. What You'll Do Morning routine (8 - 11 a.m.): Calm, predictable get-ready routine, breakfast, hygiene, pack-up Low-demand transition strategies for bus handoff (visual schedule, first-then, countdowns) Coordinate with parents on any morning updates or behavior plans Provide very light pet care as needed for a friendly Goldendoodle Afternoon routine (2 - 5 p.m.): Be present at bus drop-off and provide after-school decompression/transition consistent with the child's needs Prepare and serve after-school lunch Engage in outdoor/active play and "heavy work" aligned with OT-style sensory strategies. The child particularly enjoys outdoor play, farming, lawn mowing, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. Support flexible, choice-based transitions, avoid power struggles, reinforce regulation skills Track brief notes on antecedents/triggers, successful strategies, and wins for parent/school team Ensure safety of child and others during escalations using non-restraint de-escalation methods Provide very light pet care as needed for a friendly Goldendoodle Team collaboration: Align consistently with both parents' home routines and the school/therapy team Maintain concise daily communication (morning and afternoon handoffs, simple logs) Participate in periodic check-ins to refine strategies and routines Negotiable Additional Responsibilities: Light family-assistant tasks during school hours (simple tidying, quick errands) Additional coverage on school closures, breaks, and summers Who and What We're Looking For: At least 3 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and/or kids with anxiety and challenging behaviors. The family encourages school-based Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessionals, Behavior Interventionists, and Direct Support Professionals looking to transition into private care to apply. Experience with positive behavioral support systems Willingness to actively participate in indoor/outdoor activities that are often labor-intensive, like farming, "lawn mowing," raking leaves, and shoveling snow Candidates with strong emotional intelligence who remain calm in high-conflict situations A positive role model and mentor who sees the whole child behind the behavior Experience supporting IEP goals and coordinating with school teams and therapists Safety-focused mindset who can proactively navigate periods of emotional dysregulation without resorting to physical restraint Relationship-first professionals with strong teamwork and collaboration skills Clean driving record and a clean, reliable vehicle Superior written and verbal communication skills and experience with co-parenting environments Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to renew) Current CPI, TCI, or SCIP-R Certification (or willingness to obtain) Ability to provide consistent, reliable care for at least one year, with a desire to commit to the family as the child grows and transitions into a mainstream school environment Comfort and ability to work in a dog-friendly home Why You'll Love This Job You'll make a tangible impact helping a sharp, active child build regulation skills and succeed through tough transitions. You'll work with a collaborative team (two aligned households + school clinicians) who value your expertise, and you'll have predictable split-shift hours with opportunities to grow hours during breaks and summer. How to Apply Candidates may create a profile at http://apply.famconcierge.com to be considered. All applications must include a cover letter and résumé detailing relevant behavior-support experience to be considered for current and future opportunities.