Job Description

Full-Time Nanny/Housekeeper Position Available
Location: Chelsea/High Line Area, Manhattan
Start Date: Mid to Late January/Early February
Compensation: $35/hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 8 PM
Summer Flexibility: Willing to live-in during summer months in New Jersey or the Hamptons.

Job Description

Our family in Manhattan is seeking an experienced, professional, and nurturing full-time nanny to care for our two children, ages 5 and 8. This is a long-term position that requires exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a discreet, respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Childcare:

• Pick up kids from school and transport them to activities.
• Ensure timely dinner and bath routines.
• Provide occasional overnight care when parents travel.

Household Management:

• Light housekeeping of bedrooms: make beds, tidy bathrooms, fill water bottles, and humidifiers.
• Light housekeeping of kitchen and main areas: Swiffer/mop floors, light dusting, empty dishwasher.
• Assist with unpacking groceries and prepping meals for the children.
• Organize closets and maintain a tidy, well-kept home.

Other Duties:

• Walk the family dog (they also have a dog walker that comes and helps)
• Run errands as needed.
• Perform laundry for the children.

Preferred Skills:

• Spanish-speaking (not mandatory but a plus, as the children are on a Spanish track).
• Ability to drive (nanny car provided).
• Basic cooking skills and comfort with simple meal prep.
• Ability to swim (preferred for summer months).

What Works Best for Our Family:

We are seeking someone who is:

• Discrete: Able to exist peacefully in our home without intruding on our routines.
• Tidy and Organized: Maintains an immaculate environment and has strong organizational skills.
• Proactive: Capable of taking care of errands, managing time effectively, and being a problem-solver.
• Professional and Experienced: A career nanny with a history of long-term positions, seeking a stable, long-term role.
• Caring and Smart: Compassionate with the children, but also resourceful and capable of independent decision-making.
• Tech-Free: Zero phone use while with the children is non-negotiable.

If you’re a professional nanny looking to join a warm and respectful family while showcasing your organizational and childcare expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

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