AP022 - Infant Nanny/Family Assistant - Manhattan, NY

Overview

A warm, welcoming family based in NoLita, Manhattan, is seeking an experienced, proactive and personable Nanny / Family Assistant to join their household in December. The family is expecting their first child in November and is looking for a confident, nurturing professional who can provide exceptional newborn care while assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience caring for newborns and infants, alongside a naturally organised, intuitive and flexible approach. The family is particularly keen to find someone who can anticipate their needs, take initiative and become a trusted, valued part of their household.

This is a live-out, long-term position, initially working Monday through Friday, 8am–2pm (30 hours per week), with the potential to increase to 40 hours per week after the first few months as mom returns to work. Both parents will be involved in the baby's care, with the mother working from home and requiring periods of sole-charge childcare. A night nurse will also be employed for the baby's first three months.

While childcare will always take priority, the successful candidate will also assist with light household duties, organisation, errands and simple meal preparation as time permits. The family employs a separate cleaner for more extensive housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for the newborn, including periods of sole-charge responsibility.
• Support the baby's daily routines, including feeding, changing, settling, naps and general infant care.
• Maintain a safe, calm and stimulating environment, introducing age-appropriate activities as the baby grows.
• Work collaboratively with the parents, offering guidance and reassurance where appropriate while respecting their preferences and parenting approach.
• Manage baby-related duties, including bottle preparation and sterilisation, laundry, nursery organisation and maintaining baby supplies.
• Assist with general household organisation, tidying and daily upkeep during periods when childcare responsibilities allow.
• Assist with grocery shopping, household errands and replenishing essential supplies.
• Prepare simple meals and assist with morning routines as needed.
• Be open to occasional evening or weekend support and accompanying the family on domestic or international travel, subject to mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional childcare experience, with substantial hands-on experience caring for newborns and young infants.
• Confident and knowledgeable in all aspects of newborn care, including feeding, sleep routines, developmental milestones and infant safety.
• Previous experience working in a private household, ideally in a nanny or hybrid nanny/family assistant capacity.
• A calm, warm and nurturing personality, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and intuitive, with the ability to anticipate the family's needs and work independently.
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable balancing childcare with light household responsibilities.
• A genuine interest in child development, with a creative and engaging approach as the child grows.
• Strong practical experience is prioritised over formal childcare qualifications.

Requirements

• Legally authorised to work in the United States.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Current infant/paediatric CPR and first aid certification.
• Excellent, verifiable professional references.
• Willingness to undertake relevant background checks.
• Comfortable working alongside hands-on parents and other household professionals.
• Available to commence employment in December.
• A valid driver's licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Portuguese or Italian language skills would be a bonus but are not required.
• Flexibility for occasional travel, evening or weekend work would be welcomed.

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering a competitive hourly rate of $45–$55 gross per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–2pm, initially 30 guaranteed hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Healthcare stipend