Overview
Two very involved and loving parents are seeking an experienced, full-time weekend Nanny/Family Assistant to care for their two young children, ages 4 months and 2 years.
The anticipated baseline schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 8 pm. They are open to more hours for the right people. The family would also appreciate flexibility for occasional later evenings but this is not a requirement.
The family is open to both live-in and live-out arrangements. They have dedicated staff accommodations within their home and are hoping to establish a long-term relationship with a nanny who feels valued, respected, and genuinely enjoys becoming part of the family.
Responsibilities
Enjoy working collaboratively with Mom and Dad to ensure both children receive attentive, loving care and are engaged, stimulated, and supported in their daily development.
Have a team-oriented approach, strong communication, and the ability to work harmoniously alongside an involved parent are essential.
- Establish and maintain consistent daily routines, including meals, naps, hygiene, educational activities, and playtime.
- Plan and facilitate creative, engaging, and age-appropriate
- Collaborate and communicate proactively with parents regarding the child's activities, development, schedule, and any concerns.
- Support the family's affectionate, hands-on parenting style
- Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the child
- If parents have the children they would like someone who can help with the below:
- Assist with family food preparation and cooking as time permits
- Complete children's laundry and select parents' laundry
- organize closets, pantry, refrigerator, and household storage areas
- Keep track of household supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
- Complete grocery and pharmacy runs and occasional personal errands such as dry-cleaning pickup
- Assist with online orders, returns, packages, and shipping as needed
- Empty the dishwasher and assist with kitchen cleanup
- Take out diaper garbage and complete general household resets
Qualifications
- Genuinely passionate about childcare: Someone who loves children, is emotionally invested in their development, and approaches the role with enthusiasm and initiative.
- Experienced and confident: Must have substantial experience caring for infants and young children, including the ability to independently manage both children when Mom is away.
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented: Maintains a clean, orderly environment and ensures the children’s belongings, routines, and needs are consistently taken care of.
- Proactive and dependable: Anticipates the family’s needs, takes ownership of responsibilities, and requires minimal direction- able to help with tidying the kitchen, and daily household tasks
- Warm and personable: Has a positive attitude and fits naturally into the family’s household.
- Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable with occasional schedule extensions, and travel to the family’s summer residence.
- Spanish-speaking ability preferred.
- Willingness to travel internationally preferred.
Requirements
- Exceptional childcare experience with infants and young children.
- Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a high level of personal investment
- Strong organizational skills and excellent household standards.
- Flexibility for occasional evenings, and extended Long Island stays.
- MUST be able to work weekend
- Long-term compatibility with the family’s lifestyle and expectations.
Salary and Benefits
Family is open to discussions for the right candidate hourly rate is $45 per hr
