HN438 - Nanny/Family Assistant - SoHo, NY

Overview

A family in the Soho area of New York City is seeking a full-time Nanny/Family Assistant. The Family Office is in the early stages of formation, and the team is growing to support the needs of the family. Principal 1 is highly involved in the business and has a complicated schedule, including significant travel. Principal 2 is largely in charge of the properties (3+), household staff, children, and other logistics regarding the homes in addition to their own operating company and charitable boards. The current in-home staff includes a House Manager/PA, Nanny, Chef, and a Housekeeper. The existing Nanny has been with the family for 3 years and currently works Monday through Friday assisting with breakfast, drop-offs, pick-ups, child organization and general childcare. The existing nanny also travels with the family on alternating trips. There are three children in the household with one splitting time between this home and a coparent’s home. The children range from 4 – 11 years old, and all three children are enrolled full time in school in New York. They also have a variety of afterschool activities. This household is semi-formal, highly family oriented, likes to travel, enjoys sporting events and the culinary arts.

The Family is looking for a dynamic “on-the-go” Nanny that can both assist with care for 3 children under the age of 11 with extreme confidence and family/household support while the children are in school. This person should have knowledge of early childhood development, have worked in a private household previously and the ability to remain flexible as well as work collaboratively on a team. Someone with positive, but calming energy that can self-manage the children’s schedules is the ideal candidate. Remaining fluid around the family schedule and proactively anticipating the needs of the children and the family are a must have in this role.

This is full time Nanny position. The schedule includes two shifts Wednesday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Shift assignments may change depending on the Family’s needs and will be coordinated between the Nannies depending on that week’s needs. Weekends are typically Saturday from 8:00 a.m. overnight through Sunday 6:00 p.m. Flexibility is always required, including nights, weekends, holidays (for example, Christmas, New Years, and Easter), travel, and other special events as needed. The Nannies will also travel with the Family between their homes in New York City, Upstate New York, Idaho and Turkey as well as on family vacations. This candidate will work with the existing Nanny and Executive Personal Assistant to update the children’s calendars, coordinate pick-ups/drop-offs, perform light housekeeping and laundry in the children’s rooms, keep the children organized, and other child-related administrative tasks including 2 camp sign-ups and personal shopping. The Principals prefer a semi-formal, expertly run home. Privacy is paramount and minimal staff in the home is preferred. The Principals are seeking an individual who will be a great fit with the established team in the home. This position will report to a Family Office Staff member with a dotted line to the Principal(s).

Responsibilities

A. Generala. Support the family through childcare, organizational, housekeeping and personal projects.b. Flexibility to deal with potential changes to the schedule and the ability to manage last minute changes on your own without additional support.c. Keep the team informed of the physical location of the childcare team if anything changes.d. Facilitate learning at every chance.

B. Childrena. Childcare for 3 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old after school and into the evening/overnight.b. Plan for each day by referencing the children's schedule and updates provided by the family and their schools.c. Communicate directly with the children's teachers and coaches to keep them updated on the family schedule. Give as much notice as possible if canceling or missing school or an activity.d. Meal prep for children.e. Assist with pickup/drop offs.f. Laundry, cleaning and organization of the children’s rooms and play areas.g. Help with schoolwork.h. Coordinate on school projects by ordering supplies and thoroughly reading instructions.i. Set up play-dates when children's schedule permits and with their parent’s permission.

C. Administrativea. Keep children's calendar of activities and appointments organized and assist with overlap when possible (work with Executive Personal Assistant (EPA) to achieve this).b. Help with administrative activities of the children including setting appointments, signing up for school/camp (work with Executive Personal Assistant to achieve this).c. Assist with filling out school, camp, sports and medical forms.d. Manage children’s visual calendar in the home.e. Research Children’s needs as assigned by the Principal.

D. Errands and Householda. Work with the House Manager to keep the children’s food, toiletry, and other items stocked.b. Organize toys, books and children’s items.c. Clean and wipe down toys.d. Clean and wipe down lunch boxes, car seats, etc.e. Light cleaning and helping around the house during downtime.f. Clean up all messes that you create with the children during your shift.g. Prepare for your day by having time to clean up.h. Perform projects assigned by the House Manager on slow days or when the family is out of town.i. Help with deep cleaning and house projects if not traveling with the family.

E. Othera. Regular and collaborative communication with other house staff and family.

Qualifications

DESIRED CANDIDATELong-term success in this role will depend on the candidate’s ability to balance child-care, travel and household tasks. This person will shift smoothly between childcare and household tasks and should have both organizational skills and an understanding of child development. They should be comfortable setting and enforcing boundaries for the children and “taking ownership” of their daily activities and needs. The ideal candidate will be a be a positive, but calm-energy, low ego, go-with-the-flow individual that feels confident both taking charge and working on a team. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/characteristic–

Skills and Experience:● Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Childhood Development a plus● Experience working as a nanny in a private home● Current CPR/Red Cross training● Flexible in nature● Punctual and responsible● Highly Organized with a Problem Solving mindset● Availability to work during nights, weekends, holidays, or other special events when needed● Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff, clients, and vendor● Comfortable working with technology● “Swim ready” when traveling and have a “ready-to-go” attitude● Have a “team” mentality.● Be childcare focused and capable of providing a safe, fun environment for the children● Be a Self-motivated Self-starter that works well with little direction or oversight● Strong proactive thinking skills

● Exhibit strong emotional intelligence and communication skills

Salary and Benefits

• Compensation is $45/hour on weekdays, $55/hour on weekends, and $17/hour for overnights when the children are sleeping plus full benefits and retirement. Approximate compensation given aforementioned schedule: 20 hours during weekdays (two shifts Wednesday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.). 34 hours during the weekend (Weekends are typically Saturday from 8:00 a.m. overnight through Sunday 6:00 p.m.) is approximately 54 hours weekly; annual compensation is approximately $140,000-$170,000 with travel and overnights.