#650 – Part-Time Nanny / Family Assistant | Brooklyn, NY

Location:Brooklyn, NY

Schedule

• Core schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
  • 1:00–2:30 PM: Family assistant duties
  • 2:30–5:00 PM: Childcare
• There is an opportunity for additional hours, up to 25 hours per week, depending on the candidate’s availability and desired schedule
• The schedule is open to 20-25 hours per week.

Child’s age at start: 6 years old 

Ideal start date: As soon as they find the right fit

About the Family:

A warm and busy family is seeking a proactive, engaging, and dependable nanny and family assistant to support their 6-year-old child and help keep the household running smoothly. 

The role combines family assistant responsibilities with hands-on childcare. From 1:00–2:30 PM, the focus will be on family assistant duties, including household organization, errands, meal preparation, and general household support. From 2:30 PM onward, the focus shifts to caring for the child, including school pick-up, activities, homework support, and engaging playtime.

Both parents work inside the home for most of the day, so they are looking for someone who coordinates well and is also confident working independently, takes initiative, and can balance household responsibilities with attentive, thoughtful childcare.

This is a wonderful long-term opportunity with a kind, collaborative household that values education, open communication, and genuine connection. The ideal candidate is warm, organized, creative, and dependable, and takes pride in creating a positive, structured, and nurturing environment for both the child and the family.

Job Responsibilities will primarily focus on childcare and child-related household support, including:

• Create and maintain the child’s daily schedule and routines
• Coordinate school pick-ups and transportation to activities, appointments, and playdates
• Provide homework assistance
• Read with the child and encourage a love of books and learning
• Plan and organize age-appropriate activities, playdates, and outings
• Engage the child in playtime, outdoor activities, and creative experiences
• Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks for the child
• Clean up the kitchen after the child’s meals
• Support grocery shopping and prepare one or two simple family dinners or meal-prep projects per week
• Manage the child’s laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away clothing
• Help the child keep their bedroom and playroom tidy and organized, including picking up toys
• • Organize the child’s closets, clothing, and belongings
  • Run errands and accompany the child to doctor’s appointments as needed
  • Provide light housekeeping related to the child and reset shared spaces
  • Coordinate with the regular house cleaner and occasional contractors, helping prioritize tasks and keep household projects moving when the family is away
  • Maintain open, proactive communication with parents regarding the child’s schedule, activities, and household needs

  Ideal Candidate

  The family is looking for someone who is:

  • Warm, nurturing, thoughtful, and genuinely caring
  • Energetic, playful, creative, and imaginative, with the ability to engage the child in fun, enriching activities
  • Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent, and attentive to the child’s individual needs and interests
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative with both childcare and household responsibilities
  • Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to a strong work ethic
  • Organized, structured, and communicative, with the ability to maintain consistent routines and schedules
  • Flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented, working collaboratively with the parents and other household staff
  • Positive, optimistic, and easygoing, bringing a pleasant and reassuring presence into the home
  • Intelligent and articulate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Intentional about teaching kindness, encouraging fair play, and treating everyone with dignity and respect
  • Comfortable using basic technology for scheduling, communication, and household coordination

  The parents especially value a nanny who can thoughtfully support and encourage the child’s individual interests, curiosity, and development while creating a calm, positive, and engaging home environment. They are looking for someone who balances energy and playfulness with patience, structure, and emotional awareness.

• Additional Preferences

  • A background in early childhood education, child development, psychology, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Formal education or professional experience in childhood education is a plus.

  Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant nanny experience 
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S
  • Professional references from prior families
  • CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to get it renewed)
  • Non-smoker

  Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive and starting at $40/hour gross, depending on experience and credentials
  • Benefits package to be discussed based on finalized schedule and hours
  • Benefits may include:
    • Paid vacation
    • Paid sick days
    • Paid holidays