Full-Time Housekeeper/Nanny - UES, NY

Overview

A wonderful and kind family on the Upper East Side of New York, is seeking a full-time housekeeper/nanny to care for their home and their children, a girl aged 19 months, and a 5-year-old boy. Childcare and household duties will be split approximately 50/50. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 12pm to 8pm with some flexibility. The ideal candidate will be a great partner to the family, co-nanny, and will be happy to pitch-in where needed. This is a live-out position, and only local candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

All aspects of general housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing the home, including closets and pantry, dusting, mopping, laundry, ironing, and dishes

Changing of linens and making beds

Maintaining organizational systems currently in place and improving systems

Meal planning and prep for the whole family and snacks for the children

General full-charge care of the children

Always maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the children

Tidying up throughout the day

Coordinating/scheduling after school activities

Picking up 5-year-old from school, taking him to afternoon activities, the playground, and play-dates. The current school is within walking distance from the family home. However, the new school will be a public transit bus ride away next year.

Giving both children dinner (sometimes prepped by the other nanny), bathing and bedtime for both children. Co-nanny leaves at 5:30pm.

Set thoughtful boundaries for the children and provide structure while effortlessly putting them at ease

Encourage imagination and creativity

Provide a nurturing environment

Engage in developmental activities

Ad hoc projects or errands for household and children

Qualifications

Detail oriented, organized, and efficient

Proactive and ability to prioritize

Even keeled, calm, and thoughtful

Team-player and ability to work autonomously

Flexible can-do attitude

Warm, loving, and playful

Reliable, trustworthy, and true passion for children and their development

Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

Work intuitively and have common sense

Requirements

Safety oriented and mindful

Previous experience in a similar role

Ability to commute or stay overnight in Bellport, NY, where the family rents a summer home for 3 to 4 weeks

Ability to travel domestically or stay overnight would be a plus, but is not required

Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

$33 to $37 per hour depending on experience, and flexibility to work additional hours or stay overnight

PTO

Unlimited metro card

$100 medical reimbursement

9 paid holidays