Nanny / Family Assistant on the Upper West Side

About the job

A tight-knit and welcoming family on the Upper West Side is seeking an experienced, organized, and engaging Nanny / Family Assistant for their two sons ages 9 and 11.

This position starts at the beginning of September.

The general schedule is Monday through Friday from 11 am or 12 pm to 6 pm.

There is some flexibility with the start and end times. The family can guarantee up to 40 hours a week to a candidate seeking FT hours.

Job responsibilities include everything related to keeping the children safe and engaged and helping the household run smoothly;

Engaging the boys in fun and creative activities.

Pick up from school.

Taking the children to activities, parks, and playdates.

Restocking household items.

Keeping the family’s schedule organized, making sure the boys have items needed for sports and school.

While the children are in school; running errands, getting groceries, and meal preparation for the family.

Keeping the boys off the screen and making sure they are doing their homework and cleaning up after themselves.

Keeping the main spaces clean and tidy, and pick up/ drop off from school and activities

Family laundry.

Cooking dinner.

The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, engaging, firm but loving, and genuinely interested in children’s well-being and development as being kind, aware, respectful, tolerant, able to verbalize their feelings productively, and will be seeking a long term position with a family.

The family is Spanish-speaking. A Spanish-speaking nanny is a major plus but not a requirement for the job. Familiarity with ADHD and celiac disease is also a plus but not a requirement.

This position starts at the beginning of September, however, they are starting their search now for candidates seeking employment in the Fall.



REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years of relevant nanny experience.

Legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Clean background check.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

2-3 relevant references.

Covid Vaccinated.



Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits: 10 days of paid vacation, 5 sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and full healthcare benefits.