#507 - Nanny / Family Assistant Needed in Tribeca

October 22nd, 2024

#507 - Nanny / Family Assistant Needed in Tribeca

Location: Tribeca, New York City

Child’s Age: 6 months old

Ideal Start Date: Mid-late November or sooner. 

Schedule:

  • Monday through Thursday or Monday through Friday, from approximately 9:30am to 5:30pm. 

  • 32-40 hours per week, depending on the right candidate’s preferences. 

  • Additional hours may be available one evening per week or one weekend day per week, depending on the candidate’s availability.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for the child.

  • Perform diaper changes and support healthy hygiene practices.

  • Assist with feedings (bottle and solids) and clean up.

  • Engage the child in age-appropriate activities—including reading, talking, tummy time/physical activity, walks, play, social time—both at home/outdoors (weather permitting) and through structured classes in the neighborhood.

  • Help maintain the child’s nap schedule.

  • Support the child in reaching developmental milestones.

  • Help maintain the organization of the home.

  • Help with pick-up and drop-off from daycare.

  • Run household-related errands and assist with household tasks (e.g. unloading groceries)

  • Keep up with laundry.

Qualities We’re Looking For:

  • Someone who partners with the parents and proactively plans enriching activities, supporting developmental milestones and social, physical, and emotional growth for an active and precocious child. 

  • A candidate with a firm understanding of early childhood development and can adapt to each new child’s needs.

  • Partners with the parents to support transitions such as sleep training, introducing solid foods, potty training, etc.

  • Someone punctual and reliable who maintains a professional demeanor while fostering a warm, nurturing atmosphere

  • Open communicator, observant, and a great listener.

  • Warm, gentle, calm and patient.

  • Clean and health-conscious.

  • Firm but gentle, confident, and flexible in approach to child-rearing.

  • Collaborative and seeking a long-term position as an extension of the family.

  • Committed to maintaining a happy and healthy environment for the child and assisting in running the household smoothly.

  • Someone who enjoys being outside - the baby loves being outdoors!

Additional Notes:

  • There is a nut allergy and fragrance allergy in the home - no foods containing nuts are allowed in the home and no perfume or strongly-scented products can be worn or used in the home.

  • The family maintains a clean and healthy home environment: they recycle, compost, and avoid processed foods. The right candidate will align with these values.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with infants

  • 2+ years of experience with household management.  

  • Warm, positive, and nurturing demeanor.

  • 2-3 relevant references. 

  • Local resident. 

  • Vaccinated (flu, tdap, MMR, covid)

Pluses: Experience with nut allergies in the home and gentle sleep training are pluses but not required; Ability/interest in occasional travel with the family is welcomed. 

Compensation: $45.00 gross per hour or higher, depending on experience and credentials. Legal pay on a W-2. 

Benefits:  10 days of paid vacation, 5-6 sick days per year, paid major holidays, MTA reimbursement, and other benefits such as a healthcare stipend can be discussed with the right candidate.