KP814 - Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Upper East Side, NYC
2 months ago
New York
A warm, organized, and proactive nanny/family assistant is sought for a family with two children (ages 9 and 6) on the Upper East Side. This is a long-term opportunity for a candidate who is seeking a meaningful role supporting a busy dual-career household. The family is looking for one consistent, dependable person who can provide both after-school childcare and family assistant support. The schedule will typically be 3 pm - 7 pm Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to stay later on occasion, with advance notice. The family is seeking someone who can become a trusted, long-term presence and help simplify the day-to-day logistics of a busy household. No driving is required for this role; all schools, activities, and errands are within walking distance of the family's home. • School pick-ups and supervision of after-school transitions, • Accompanying children to nearby activities and appointments, • Supporting homework routines and reading assignments, • Managing after-school and evening routines, including snacks, showers, and activity preparation, • Encouraging independence while providing structure and guidance, • Engaging the children in creative, active, and age-appropriate activities, • Supporting the family's values around manners, healthy habits, and no screens, • Booking and coordinating children's activities and classes, • Helping manage family schedules and logistics, • Registering children for programs and activities as directed, • Running local errands, including gift purchases and household-related tasks, • Emptying and loading the dishwasher, • Setting the table and assisting with light household upkeep, • Keeping children's rooms and common areas tidy and organized, • Maintaining established organizational systems within the home, • Washing and preparing children's snack containers for the following day, • Assisting with children's laundry (the family also employs a housekeeper), • Working with the children to put away toys and maintain orderly spaces, • Proactively identifying and addressing household needs, • Preparing simple snacks, • Heating prepared meals, • Preparing simple children's meals when needed (e.g., pasta), • Cutting fruits and vegetables and supporting healthy eating habits, • Prior experience caring for school-aged children, • Experience in a nanny, family assistant, household management, or similar role, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to balance childcare responsibilities with household support, • Comfortable managing multiple schedules and priorities, • French language skills are a huge plus, since the family is also French-speaking and would love to reinforce this with the children, • Familiarity with Manhattan and navigating a walkable urban environment is a plus, • Valid U.S. Passport, Green Card, or Employment Authorization Card (EAC), • Candidates should be dependable, punctual, warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned, • Candidates should also be aligned with a household culture that values manners, organization, healthy habits, and no screens, • $40/hr on the books (candidates must be on board with W2 payment), • All industry standard benefits (prorated)