KC123 - Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - TriBeCa, NYC

Overview

A warm, collaborative family of five who recently relocated from Los Angeles to Tribeca, New York, is seeking an exceptional Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant to become a valued, long-term member of their household team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced, emotionally intelligent career nanny who genuinely enjoys connecting with school-aged children, understands neurodiversity-affirming childcare, and thrives in a collaborative family environment.

The family has three wonderful children: a 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old twin boys. Both boys are neurodivergent, with ADHD and sensory processing and regulation differences. They are bright, engaging, affectionate children who benefit from patient, responsive caregivers who understand that emotional regulation, executive functioning, and transitions can require additional support. Their daughter is academically curious, creative, and enjoys reading, music, art, and engaging conversations.

Having recently transitioned from California to New York City, the family is continuing to establish new routines, relationships, and support systems. As with many significant transitions, the children are adjusting to their new environment, and the family is seeking someone who understands how changes in routine and sensory demands can affect a child's ability to regulate.

An important aspect of this position is supporting children through moments of frustration, emotional overwhelm, and challenging behaviors. The ideal candidate will remain calm, confident, and compassionate during difficult moments, recognizing that behavior is a form of communication. They should be experienced in co-regulation, de-escalation, and maintaining safe, consistent boundaries with a neuro-affirming approach.

The family is looking for someone who leads with connection, builds trust naturally, and understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. They value neurodiversity-affirming care that recognizes each child's individual strengths, needs, and developmental path.

The role will currently involve approximately four hours of direct childcare per day, with the remaining time focused on Family Assistant responsibilities while the children are at school. However, the family is open to candidates whose strengths are primarily in childcare, and the balance of responsibilities may evolve based on the individual's experience and the family's needs.

The mother is very hands-on and values a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Rather than expecting one person to independently manage every household responsibility, she is looking for someone who can work alongside her, anticipate needs, and gradually take ownership of responsibilities as trust and routines develop.

The family also has a friendly, active Golden Retriever.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with 40 or 45 guaranteed hours per week, depending on candidate preference and the agreed-upon schedule.

• Typical schedule: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM or 10:30 AM–7:30 PM
• Thursdays: Approximately 1:30 PM–10:30 PM
• Flexibility required for occasional additional hours, evenings, overnights, or weekends as mutually agreed upon

Final schedule will be determined with the selected candidate, including adjustments needed to accommodate the agreed-upon guaranteed hours.

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

Childcare & Developmental Support

• Provide warm, attentive, and engaging care for three school-aged children.
• Establish trusting, positive relationships with each child, recognizing their unique personalities, strengths, interests, and developmental needs.
• Support emotional regulation through co-regulation, connection-based approaches, and calm, consistent boundaries.
• Recognize early signs of frustration, sensory overload, or emotional overwhelm and respond proactively to help prevent escalation.
• Confidently and compassionately navigate challenging behaviors, including moments of heightened emotional dysregulation, while maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
• Support executive functioning skills, including transitions, organization, emotional flexibility, and age-appropriate independence.
• Collaborate with parents, therapists, and educators to reinforce individualized strategies and support plans.
• Work alongside the family's existing occupational, speech, art, and other therapeutic supports as appropriate.
• Encourage positive sibling relationships, healthy communication, and problem-solving.
• Assist with school routines, homework, reading practice, and educational activities.
• Plan engaging activities based on the children's interests, including outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, music, games, baking, and educational outings.
• Bring warmth, humor, energy, and creativity into everyday interactions.
• Transport children to school, extracurricular activities, appointments, and therapy sessions using walking, public transportation, rideshare, or driving when appropriate.
• Manage children's laundry, wardrobes, seasonal clothing rotations, and organization.
• Administer medications as directed by the parents.
• Supervise swimming and maintain strong water safety practices.
• Provide occasional evening, overnight, or weekend childcare when mutually agreed upon.
• Accompany the family on domestic and international travel as needed.

Family Assistant & Household Support

The Family Assistant component of the position will primarily take place while the children are at school. The family is looking for someone who enjoys supporting a busy household, takes initiative, and is comfortable collaborating with the mother on daily priorities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with grocery shopping, household errands, and maintaining essential supplies.
• Monitor inventory of children's supplies, pantry staples, groceries, and household essentials.
• Support household organization projects and help establish efficient systems and routines.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, extracurricular activities, and family logistics.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and delivery personnel.
• Help manage family calendars, task lists, and household communication.
• Assist with travel preparation, packing, itineraries, and logistics for domestic and international trips.
• Support the mother with changing household priorities and day-to-day family needs.
• Gradually take ownership of specific responsibilities as the working relationship develops.

Cooking & Meal Support

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Introduce a variety of foods and flavors to encourage curiosity and broaden the children's palates.
• Involve children in age-appropriate cooking and baking activities.
• Encourage independence and life skills through positive kitchen experiences.
• Maintain organized children's food supplies and assist with related grocery shopping.

Pet Care

• Assist with the care of the family's friendly Golden Retriever.
• Help with walks, feeding, and supervision as needed.
• Coordinate occasional grooming or veterinary appointments if requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional nanny experience.
• Experience working with children who have ADHD, sensory processing differences, or challenges with emotional and nervous system regulation.
• Previous Family Assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting neurodivergent children, particularly children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, or emotional regulation needs.
• Practical experience with co-regulation, de-escalation, and positive, developmentally appropriate behavioral support.
• Strong understanding of child development and individualized approaches to childcare.
• Confident managing emotionally challenging situations with patience, compassion, and clear boundaries.
• Experience collaborating with therapists, educators, and parents.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional nanny or Family Assistant experience in New York City.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative household with involved parents.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate family needs.
• Comfortable balancing childcare with household support responsibilities.
• Experience with travel planning, itinerary creation, or household logistics is a significant plus.
• Musical ability, artistic interests, or other creative hobbies are welcomed.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States as a W-2 employee.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving when traveling outside New York City.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Confident swimmer with strong water safety awareness.
• Non-smoker.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Comfortable working with pets.
• Excellent professional references.

Salary and Benefits

• $45-$48/hr+, flexible for the right fit 
• 40 or 45 guaranteed hours per week, depending on candidate preference and agreed-upon schedule.
• Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable law.
• Health insurance stipend.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Three to five paid sick days.
• Paid holidays or applicable holiday pay.
• Annual performance bonus.