Nanny in New York City (Upper East Side)
City: New York City (Upper East Side)
State: New York
Compensation: $30–$40 per hour | 40 guaranteed hours per week
Start Date: September 8, with flexibility for the right fit
Children: 5-year-old boy, 8-year-old boy, and 13-year-old boy
Benefits: 10 Paid vacation days (5 days aligned with family’s prearranged vacation time; 5 at the nanny’s discretion), 5 Paid sick days, Paid major federal holidays, monthly healthcare stipend if needed, July and August will mostly be off while the family travels
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 40 guaranteed hours per week. Occasional weekend or date-night support would be preferred but is not required.
Description:
About the Family
A warm family on the Upper East Side is seeking a kind, engaging, and experienced nanny to primarily care for their 5-year-old son while supporting their three children as needed. The family has a 13-year-old boy, an 8-year-old boy, and a 5-year-old boy.
Mom is a stay-at-home parent, and Dad works primarily from an office. The family is looking for someone who can bring a warm, patient, and energetic presence to their home and who genuinely enjoys engaging with children and creating meaningful connections.
The family has two dogs and one hypoallergenic cat, so comfort around pets is important, although pet care will not be part of the role. There are no dietary restrictions or allergies in the household.
About the Role
This role is primarily focused on caring for the family’s 5-year-old son after school. He is very sweet, gentle, and cautious and loves Legos and Minecraft. He has low muscle tone and enjoys getting out to the playground after school. He benefits from loving but firm boundaries, clear and consistent expectations, and a nanny who will engage him in conversation and encourage him to be active and engaged outside the home.
The nanny will pick him up from school at 1:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. After school, the family would like the nanny to be proactive about getting him out of the house, arranging playdates, visiting playgrounds, and creating fun, age-appropriate activities. The ideal nanny will bring an animated and engaging energy to the afternoons and help the child build confidence, independence, and social connections.
The 8-year-old boy is described as super fun, funny, and very sweet. He looks up to his older brother and is especially caring toward his younger brother. He is active and has dyslexia. The 13-year-old is a very independent, kind, and conversational child who does very well in school. He loves playing guitar and soccer and has strong interests in music and movies. Both older boys are sweet and caring and may need occasional support from the nanny.
Household responsibilities will include preparing meals for the children, light household and kitchen tidying, and managing the children’s laundry. The family is looking for someone who naturally takes initiative and is comfortable keeping the children’s spaces and routines organized.
The ideal candidate is kind, patient, warm, fun, animated, and genuinely engaging with children. They should be comfortable setting loving but firm boundaries, maintaining clear and consistent expectations, and encouraging the 5-year-old to get out of the house and participate in activities. A nanny who is proactive about arranging playdates and creating enriching afternoon experiences will be especially well suited to the role.
Requirements:
Prior professional nanny experience
Experience caring for school-aged children
Strong understanding of child development
Kind, patient, warm, and nurturing personality
Fun, animated, and engaging approach
Comfortable setting clear and consistent boundaries
Proactive and willing to arrange playdates and activities
Comfortable encouraging children to get out of the house and stay active
Strong communication skills
Comfortable around dogs and cats
Excellent references from previous families
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: Two dogs and one hypoallergenic cat. Nanny should be comfortable with pets, but no pet care is required.
Transportation: No on-the-job driving is required, and the nanny does not need their own car. No parking is available.
Travel: No travel required