JB092 - Live-In Nanny/Housekeeper - Upper East Side, NY

Overview

A warm, professional family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking an experienced, proactive Live-In Nanny/Housekeeper to care for their children and assist with the day-to-day running of the household. The family currently has a nanny on staff, and the new hire will work collaboratively alongside her. They are looking for someone warm, genuine, and low-maintenance in approach. They are seeking a true forever person, someone who fits naturally into the household, works well alongside existing staff without ego or competitiveness, and brings a caring, easygoing spirit along with a strong skill set.

 

The family values being flexible on schedule details until the right candidate is found, with a general range of 40 to 50 hours per week. Days are open and can flex around the right candidate's needs, potentially running Monday through Friday with weekend flexibility, or a Tuesday through Saturday structure, depending on what works best once hired. This is intended to be a long-term placement, and the family is open to relocation for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, engaged care for 2 children
• Collaborate warmly and professionally with the existing nanny on staff
• Handle school drop-off and pickup as needed
• Prepare meals for the children and assist with family meal preparation
• Maintain general household cleanliness and daily tidying of common areas
• Manage children's laundry, closets, and bedrooms
• Support with light household organization and management
• Assist with errands, household inventory, and supply restocking
• Light coordination with vendors or service providers as needed
• Travel with the family as needed, including extended trips

Qualifications

• Highly experienced, energetic, and warm with a genuine love for children
• Comfortable balancing childcare and household management responsibilities
• Strong communicator with excellent judgment and emotional maturity
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a household staff team
• Cooking skills are a strong plus
• Strong organizational skills a strong plus
• Interested in building a long-term relationship with the family

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and comfortable driving
• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Full legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Strong verifiable references, ideally with recent reference availability
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Open to relocating with the family in the future

Salary and Benefits

• $40 to $45 per hour
• PTO Sick Days
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Meals provided
• Private bedroom provided for live-in arrangement