Part-Time /Full-Time Mother's Helper - Manhattan, NYC

A family in Manhattan with 2 children (aged 8 months and 2.5 years) is seeking a part-time or full-time mother’s helper to start in mid-May. The schedule can be flexible (either part-time or full-time) depending on the candidate’s availability and preference. The family travel to Palm Beach for a week or two in March, and spend the Summers in the Hamptons (candidates should ideally be willing to live-in with them during these months). During this time, the schedule will switch to Thursday through Monday. Candidates should ideally be comfortable traveling with the family both domestically and internationally. The family is seeking a long-term commitment from the candidate.

Responsibilities

The primary focus will always be the care and well-being of the children

Candidates should be comfortable tag-teaming with mom and pitching-in wherever required, which may extend to throwing a laundry load on, ordering groceries, simple food prep, tidying up play areas, cleaning up after breakfast, making beds etc. There is a housekeeper so no deep cleaning is required.

Domestic and international travel are both possible, so candidates should be passport ready.

Qualifications

Must have at least 5 years' verifiable experience working in the capacity of a mother’s helper

Must be flexible to pitch in and help mom as much as the children

Candidates should be warm, kind, and proactive

Requirements

US passport, Green Card or EAC

Passport ready and willing to travel

Willing to spend the Summer (July and August) in the Hamptons and work a Thursday through Monday schedule

Available to start mid-May

Salary and Benefits

$40-$45 per hour + all industry standard benefits

Regular Full-Time