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Nanny/Family Assistant - New York

Armonk, NY

Full-Time Nanny / Family Assistant
 

Location: Armonk, NY (Live-Out)
Schedule: Tues–Sat (40 hours/week; flexibility required), including weekend coverage). Child is in school from 8 AM – 3 PM with after-school activities, and the role shifts between Family Assistant duties during school hours and Nanny responsibilities when the child is home.
Compensation: $50/hour
Benefits: 2 weeks PTO and 5 sick days provided. No health insurance or stipend offered with position.
Travel: Up to 4 weeks per year, typically in one-week increments, to New York City & Florida. Nanny must be flexible to travel with the family. Flights, hotel, and meals will be covered. Rate is $50/hour for hours worked while traveling; no overnight rate is provided.

Overview

A private UHNW family in New York is seeking a professional, organized, and engaging Nanny/Family Assistant to support the care of their 6-year-old son while also assisting with household-related tasks. This role is split between dedicated childcare and family assistant responsibilities, requiring a candidate who is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to seamlessly transition between both functions. The ideal candidate will be polished, dependable, and hands-on, with a strong ability to manage the child’s daily needs while maintaining organization within the home. Experience with one-year-olds is a plus, as there may be occasional support needed when the baby nanny is off duty. This is a live-out position with no pets in the home, and the nanny will report directly to the principals. The family values professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail, and is seeking someone who is both nurturing with children and highly organized in their household support.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare (Primary Focus Outside School Hours):

  • Provide attentive, engaging care for a 6-year-old child

  • School pick-up and drop-off, as well as transportation to and from after-school activities

  • Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities

  • Prepare light meals and snacks for the child

  • Manage child’s laundry, wardrobe, and belongings

  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of bedroom and play areas

  • Assist with routines and structure during evenings and weekends

Family Assistant Duties (During School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM):

  • Run errands including post office, returns, pharmacy, and grocery shopping

  • Assist with general household support

  • Organize pantry, household inventory, and children’s items/toys

  • Maintain organization across household systems as needed

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of verifiable nanny experience in private homes (UHNW preferred), with demonstrated longevity

  • Highly organized, able to multitask and manage both childcare and household responsibilities efficiently

  • Professional, polished, and well-spoken, with a warm, engaging, and hands-on approach with children

  • Flexible, proactive, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a staffed household

  • Experience with a one-year-old preferred; occasional coverage required when the baby nanny is off duty.