Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Childcare
- 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
Family Assistant Duties
- 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
Meal Preparation (the family has a chef, so this responsibility is limited)
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Salary and Benefits
- $40/hr on the books (candidates must be on board with W2 payment)
- All industry standard benefits (prorated)
