Afternoon Family Assistant/Nanny Needed on the Upper East Side (NYC)
Start: End of August/Beginning of September (flexible)
Children: Three – 8-year-old girl, 5-year-old boy, 2-year-old girl
Compensation: $35-$45/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (early release on Fridays)
Description:
Afternoon Family Assistant/Nanny Needed on the Upper East Side (NYC)
Start: End of August/Early September (Flexible for the right fit)
Children: Three Children – 8-year-old girl, 5-year-old boy, 2-year-old girl
Compensation: $35–$45/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (early release on Fridays)
Hours: 25–30 hours/week guaranteed
A warm, vibrant family on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced and proactive afternoon nanny/family assistant to help care for their three active and loving children. This role is ideal for a motivated and organized caregiver who thrives in a dynamic household and enjoys supporting a busy family with school-aged children and a toddler.
Location: Upper East Side, New York, NY
Children: Three – 8-year-old girl, 5-year-old boy, 2-year-old girl
Start Date: End of August/Early September (flexible)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (early release on Fridays)
Hours: 25–30 hours/week guaranteed
Compensation: $35–$45/hour, based on experience
Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation (nanny chooses 1 week), 5 paid sick days, paid major federal holidays, open to a healthcare stipend
Live-Out: Live-out position
Household Dynamic:
The family’s three children are active, kind, and curious. Their oldest daughter is entering 3rd grade—she’s sweet, motivated, a strong reader, and enjoys extracurriculars. Their middle son is playful, energetic, and sports-loving, heading into kindergarten. Their youngest daughter is easygoing and communicative, just starting a morning school program 3 days a week.
The family has a morning nanny who handles school drop-offs. Afternoons will focus on school pickups, activities, and home routines. The role includes support with general home organization, scheduling, and light household management. Travel (both domestic and international) is occasionally appreciated but not required.
Both parents are involved and communicative. Mom is home full-time and Dad works outside the home. No pets in the home.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a smart, dependable, and confident professional with a proactive attitude and high level of organization. Someone who can think a step ahead, take initiative with tasks like playdate planning and school paperwork, and create a calm and structured environment will thrive in this home. A candidate who is health-conscious and attentive to food labels is important to the family.
A valid driver’s license is required. No personal vehicle is needed, and a car is provided for use on the job.
Primary Responsibilities:
Picking up children from school and transporting to activities
Supporting afternoon routines and transitions
Assisting with clothing organization and inventory
Managing household scheduling (playdates, school forms, activity calendars)
Preparing snacks and light meals, being mindful of family health guidelines
Handling dishes, general tidying, and light home organization
Qualifications:
3+ years of professional childcare or nanny experience
Strong understanding of ages 2–8 and developmental needs
Detail-oriented and comfortable with basic household management
Driver’s license required; must be comfortable driving in the city
Legal work authorization in the U.S.
Emotionally intelligent, energetic, and dependable
Organized, health-conscious, and a self-starter
If you are a thoughtful and enthusiastic nanny who enjoys fostering independence, supporting working parents, and juggling school-aged schedules, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance stipend (open to discussion)
Paid time off
Paid sick days
Paid holidays
Schedule:
Afternoon shift, Monday–Friday
Early release on Fridays
Occasional flexibility for travel appreciated but not required
Work Location: In person – Upper East Side, NY