AK062 - Full-Time Nanny​/Family Assistant - Chelsea, NYC

Overview

A warm, welcoming family in Chelsea is seeking an experienced, engaging, and proactive Career Nanny to become a long-term part of their household. They are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and is excited to grow with their family for years to come.

The family has two wonderful children - a bright and independent 13-year-old son and a fun-loving, imaginative 9-year-old daughter and hopes to find a nanny who will provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and support while creating a positive and engaging environment each day. They value honesty, kindness, curiosity, and respect, and are looking for someone who shares those values.

This position offers a split weekday schedule with morning and afternoon/evening coverage. While the schedule is somewhat unique, the family understands this may not suit everyone and is committed to making it work for the right long-term candidate. Additional compensated hours are available for candidates interested in assisting with light housekeeping and household support during the middle of the day.

The family enjoys spending much of the summer at their home on Long Island and would love to find a nanny who is excited to join them during that time. Private accommodations are available, and a family vehicle will be provided if driving is needed. While summer travel is preferred, it is not a requirement of the role.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Morning:
Approximately 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Afternoon/Evening:
Approximately 2:30 PM - 8:00/8:30 PM

Additional compensated hours are available between shifts for candidates interested in assisting with light housekeeping and household support.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a career nanny seeking a long-term position with a kind, respectful family who truly values the important role a nanny plays in their children's lives. The family is hoping for an early September start and is excited to welcome the right person into their home.

• Assist the children with their morning routines, including breakfast, getting dressed, and preparing for school
• Escort the children to and from school and extracurricular activities via walking, public transportation, or driving when appropriate
• Provide attentive after-school care and supervision
• Prepare healthy snacks and dinners for the children
• Assist with homework and create a supportive learning environment
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities including outdoor play, crafts, sports, cooking, reading, and creative projects
• Encourage independence, responsibility, and positive daily routines
• Support evening routines and bedtime preparation as needed
• Maintain open communication with the parents regarding schedules, activities, and the children's development

• Children's laundry
• Tidying children's bedrooms and play areas
• Kitchen clean-up after meals
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Organizing children's belongings
• General household tidying
• Light housekeeping including floors, bathrooms, and taking out trash

• Warm, engaging, and nurturing with a genuine passion for working with children
• Interested in building a lasting relationship with the family and becoming a trusted extension of the parents
• Proactive and able to anticipate the family's needs without requiring constant direction
• Kind, patient, and respectful in their interactions with both children and parents
• Creative and energetic, with a love for outdoor activities, reading, sports, cooking, crafts, and imaginative play
• Dependable, trustworthy, and highly organized
• Comfortable encouraging independence while providing consistent guidance and support
• Flexible and happy to assist with additional household support for extra compensated hours if desired
• Values honesty, kindness, curiosity, and respect, and will help reinforce those values within the home
• Experience working with children with ADHD is a plus
• Spanish language skills are a plus
• Valid passport and willingness to travel with the family occasionally are preferred
• Background in education, tutoring, or curriculum development is a plus