KP814 - Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Upper East Side, NYC

Childcare

• School pick-ups and supervision of after-school transitions
• Accompanying children to nearby activities and appointments
• Supporting homework routines and reading assignments
• Managing after-school and evening routines, including snacks, showers, and activity preparation
• Encouraging independence while providing structure and guidance
• Engaging the children in creative, active, and age-appropriate activities
• Supporting the family's values around manners, healthy habits, and no screens

Family Assistant Duties

• Booking and coordinating children's activities and classes
• Helping manage family schedules and logistics
• Registering children for programs and activities as directed
• Running local errands, including gift purchases and household-related tasks
• Emptying and loading the dishwasher
• Setting the table and assisting with light household upkeep
• Keeping children's rooms and common areas tidy and organized
• Maintaining established organizational systems within the home
• Washing and preparing children's snack containers for the following day
• Assisting with children's laundry (the family also employs a housekeeper)
• Working with the children to put away toys and maintain orderly spaces
• Proactively identifying and addressing household needs

Meal Preparation (the family has a chef, so this responsibility is limited)

• Preparing simple snacks
• Heating prepared meals
• Preparing simple children's meals when needed (e.g., pasta)
• Cutting fruits and vegetables and supporting healthy eating habits

• Prior experience caring for school-aged children
• Experience in a nanny, family assistant, household management, or similar role
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to balance childcare responsibilities with household support
• Comfortable managing multiple schedules and priorities
• French language skills are a huge plus, since the family is also French-speaking and would love to reinforce this with the children
• Familiarity with Manhattan and navigating a walkable urban environment is a plus

• Valid U.S. Passport, Green Card, or Employment Authorization Card (EAC)
• Candidates should be dependable, punctual, warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned
• Candidates should also be aligned with a household culture that values manners, organization, healthy habits, and no screens

• $40/hr on the books (candidates must be on board with W2 payment)
• All industry standard benefits (prorated)