KP847 - Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Upper East Side

Overview

A warm family on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced live-out nanny/family assistant to care for their two children, aged 3.5 and 5.5. years. They are seeking a candidate who is dependable, nurturing and takes pride in their work. The schedule will be 7:30am-6pm Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to start or end 30 or so minutes later on occasion. There may also occasionally be some weekends or overnights required, so candidates must ideally be comfortable with this. Staying later or providing additional babysitting coverage is also much appreciated if candidates are willing. The core daily 10.5 hours/ 52.5 hours per week are guaranteed.

The children are generally in school from approximately 9am-3pm daily, and school hours will include a combination of household support, errands, light cooking/meal preparation, child-related organization, and a quick walk for their small, friendly dog.

The nanny will typically be required to travel with the family from December 26–January 2 each year, and they sometimes spend extended periods away during the Summer. For example, last summer they spent the month of June in Rhode Island and sometimes they spend Summers in Los Angeles. Ideally, they would love to find a candidate who is comfortable accompanying them on longer Summer stays when needed.

The position is available to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Getting the children to and from school safely and punctually (the children typically get to school on foot, by scooter, or by bus)

• Preparing healthy, child-friendly dinners, lunchboxes, and snacks

• Planning and organizing playdates

• Engaging the children in educational, creative, and age-appropriate activities

• Providing a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment

• Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries and routines

• Light tidying and organization related to the children and their belongings

• Grocery ordering and other child/family-related errands

• Light cooking and meal preparation during school hours

• Helping with household organization and administrative tasks related to the children

• Taking the family's small dog for a quick walk during school hours

• Occasionally wokring weekends or staying overnight at the family home when the parents are traveling for a few days

• Traveling with the family when needed, including extended summer stays

Qualifications

The family are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and genuinely enjoys working with children

• Nurturing while also confident in setting and maintaining boundaries

• Responsible, dependable, and highly organized

• Engaged and proactive rather than simply supervisory

• Discreet and respectful of the family's privacy

• Comfortable taking the role seriously and being a consistent, trusted presence in the children's lives

• Comfortable around and willing to care for a small dog

• Flexible and comfortable with family travel and changes in routine

• Comfortable balancing childcare responsibilities with light household support during school hours

Requirements

• Previous professional nanny experience preferred

• Strong references required

• Candidates should be reliable and punctual

• Candidates should be comfortable managing two young children independently

• Willingness to travel with the family, including extended summer stays

• Flexibility for occasional overnight stays at the family's home

• Candidates must have a clean driving record and a current driving license 

• Live-out position — this is not a live-in role

Salary and Benefits

• $40–$45/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

• Overtime paid for all hours worked over 40 hours per week

• Travel time, including time spent traveling on a plane, is considered paid working time

• Once at the destination, any time the nanny is not scheduled to work is considered off-duty time

• There are no additional overnight travel fees associated with family travel

• Appropriate additional compensation will be paid for occasional overnight stays at the family's home when the parents are traveling

• MetroCard provided

• Healthcare stipend