Job Description

Nanny / Family Assistant (PT)

Job #: J2151

Location: Manhattan, NY

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Compensation: $35 to $45 per hour

Start Date: April 20, 2026

A warm, busy Manhattan family is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Nanny / Family Assistant to support the care of their two daughters, ages 10 and 12, while also helping maintain the smooth day-to-day flow of the household.

This role is ideal for someone who is nurturing, dependable, and highly organized, and can balance childcare responsibilities with hands-on family assistant support. The right candidate will be confident in managing after-school routines, helping the children stay on track, and assisting with household tasks that contribute to an orderly, well-run home.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide attentive after-school care and supervision for two girls, ages 10 and 12
• Assist with homework and help keep the children organized with their academic responsibilities
• Prepare the children for the next school day, including organizing backpacks, clothing, lunches, and school items
• Prepare meals and assist with daily family cooking
• Handle family laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and putting items away
• Run errands and complete grocery shopping as needed
• Maintain light organization and upkeep of the home
• Help support the overall daily flow and efficiency of the household
• Serve as a reliable, steady presence for both the children and the family

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced with school-aged children
• Warm, polished, and engaging
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable balancing childcare and household assistant duties
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take initiative
• Able to work in a busy household with professionalism and flexibility

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ solid years of nanny and family assistant experience in a private household.
• Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

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