Team-Oriented, Proactive, and Calm Nanny/House Manager for Family in Upper West Side, New York City

City: New York City

State: NY

Compensation: $43–$48 per hour | 40 hours per week guaranteed

Start Date: ASAP with flexibility for the right fit

Children: 13-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl

Benefits: Paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid major federal holidays, healthcare stipend, annual discretionary bonus, annual raise, monthly metro card

Schedule:
Monday–Friday 11:30am–7:30pm
(Some degree of flexibility; occasional weekend and date night support appreciated)

Description:
About the Family
A warm and welcoming family on the Upper West Side of New York City is seeking an experienced nanny/house manager to support their two children and help maintain a well-run household. Their 13-year-old son is self-motivated, industrious, high-achieving, sweet, and kind. He loves spending time with friends and his younger sister, enjoys musical theatre, and is largely self-sufficient with managing his schoolwork and activities. Their 9-year-old daughter is full of energy, loves school, and is described as easy-going, happy-go-lucky, sensitive, and perceptive. She has had a wonderful year at school and is excited to continue learning and growing. The children attend school Monday–Friday, with their son returning home independently around 4:00pm and their daughter arriving home on the school bus around 3:45pm. Their daughter also participates in occupational therapy once per week and choir once per week. Dad works from an office and travels frequently, while Mom’s work schedule is more variable and is typically based from home. The family values kindness, consistency, teamwork, and maintaining a calm and joyful home environment.

About the Role
This role is a thoughtful blend of afternoon childcare and household support. The ideal candidate is patient, thoughtful, engaged, calm, and self-regulated—someone who can confidently support the children’s routines while also anticipating the needs of the household. Responsibilities include engaging the children in enriching activities, supporting after-school schedules and transportation, preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children, maintaining clear and consistent expectations, and seamlessly contributing to the operations of the household. Household responsibilities include kitchen tidying, light home tidying and organization, children’s laundry, children’s meal preparation, grocery shopping and meal planning, household errands, seasonal clothing organization for the children, taking out the garbage, and assisting with anything that contributes to the smooth operation of the home.
The family is seeking a collaborative and professional caregiver who communicates well, takes initiative, and can serve as a dependable partner to the parents. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who values teamwork, uses good discernment, and brings a calm, joyful, and steady presence to the home while helping the household run smoothly.

Requirements:
Experience caring for school-aged children
4-year college degree required
CPR certification
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Excellent references from previous families
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Pets: Family has a cat
Transportation: Nanny can use public transportation; monthly metro card provided
Travel: No travel required in this role