Job Overview: Overnight Infant Care Specialist (Night Nanny)

Apiari is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and highly experienced Night Nannies and Baby Nurses to provide essential overnight support to growing families across Manhattan and the greater New York City area. This role is designed for childcare professionals who excel in newborn care and want to help new parents navigate the first few months of their child’s life with confidence and rest.

As an independent contractor through Apiari, you gain the freedom of a private practitioner with the security of an established agency. We manage the administrative “heavy lifting”—including client sourcing, vetting, and payment security—allowing you to focus entirely on the well-being of the infants in your care.

Job Details & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive overnight care for newborns and infants.
Manage nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and soothing techniques to encourage healthy sleep patterns.
Monitor infant health and safety throughout the night.
Offer guidance to new parents on basic newborn care.
Maintain a calm, professional, and supportive environment in the family home.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional, paid infant care experience working for private families.
References: Must provide at least 2 professional references who can vouch for your infant care skills.
Specialized Knowledge: While not required, preference is given to candidates with experience in:
- Twin/multiples care.
- Managing colic.
- Umbilical cord and circumcision care.
Reliability: Ability to travel to in-person assignments throughout NYC.

Salary & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (Providers choose their own rates).
Estimated Average Salary: Based on a standard 3-night-a-week schedule (10-hour shifts), annual earnings typically range from $46,000 to $62,000, depending on your set rate and frequency of bookings.
Flexible Scheduling: You control your availability and choose the families that fit your lifestyle.
Financial Security: Payments are secured through the platform before you begin an assignment.

Why Work with Apiari?

Navigating the NYC freelance market can be daunting. Apiari simplifies the process by matching you with pre-screened, legitimate clients, effectively eliminating the risk of scams. Our streamlined application process means you only apply once to gain access to a consistent stream of opportunities. With over 70% of client interviews resulting in a booking, we provide a high-conversion platform for experienced providers to build their business.

Employer: Apiari
Location: New York, NY (Manhattan/In-person)
Job Type: Part-time, Contract

Application Process

Interested candidates should visit the Apiari provider portal to submit their credentials and begin the matching process. Focus on your specific experience with newborns to stand out to our client base.

Full Job Description

We are looking for engaging and reliable part-time babysitters and nannies for families in the greater NYC area. Ideal candidates have prior childcare experience, which can include camp counseling, teaching, tutoring, babysitting, or daycare experiences.

Typical Nanny Responsibilities:

Caring for children from newborns and up.
Feeding, bathing, diapering, and dressing younger children.
Helping children through various developmental milestones (eating solids, potty-training, early reading, etc.).
Assisting with meal prep and light housekeeping (e.g., tidying and cleaning after the kids).
Facilitating drop-offs/pick-ups and coordinating age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of paid childcare experience.
Minimum of 2 professional childcare references.
Fluent in English (second languages are a plus).
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass reference checks and ID verification.

The Apiari Advantage:

Flexible Work: Set your own work schedule and preferences.
Secure Payments: We guarantee payment for all sessions booked and handle pre-authorization of charges.
Earn More: Choose your own hourly rate; 100% of tips go directly to the provider.
Support: Ongoing human support and pre-screened clients to ensure safety and reliability.

To apply for this job please visit theapiari.com.