Job Description
Overview A warm, professional family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking an experienced, energetic, and nurturing Live-In Nanny/Housekeeper to join their household. The family has two daughters, a toddler age 2.5 and an infant age 3 months. There is an existing live-out nanny on staff who primarily focuses on the younger child, and the new hire will work collaboratively alongside her. The family employs a weekly deep cleaning service, so this role focuses on maintaining day-to-day cleanliness, organization, and the smooth running of the household rather than deep cleaning. This is a long-term role with a family that deeply values the people who work in their home and is committed to finding their forever person.This is a nationwide search.
Schedule:
This is a split-shift role structured around the family's daily routine.
Morning Shift: 6:30am to 9:30am
Prepare breakfast for the family, assist with getting the toddler ready for school, school drop-off (10-minute walk; school begins at 8:35am), and light housekeeping upon return including making beds and general tidying.
Afternoon/Evening Shift: 2:00-3:00pm through 7:30-8:00pm
School pickup (currently 11:30am dismissal; transitioning to approximately 3:00pm-3:30pm starting in September), prepare and serve afternoon snack or meal for the children, engage and be present with the toddler during after-school hours, overlap with existing nanny staff, cook dinner as needed, perform light housekeeping, support bedtime routine as needed, and step into a background support role when parents arrive home between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
The family is hoping to find a candidate who is interested in building a long-term relationship with their household and becoming a consistent, trusted presence in the home as the children grow.The family will be relocating to the West Village mid-to-late next year, and the successful candidate should be open to that transition.
Responsibilities • Preparing breakfast and dinner for the family
• School drop-off and pickup for the toddler (walking distance)
• Engaging the toddler in age-appropriate activities during after-school hours
• Collaborating warmly and professionally with the existing nanny on staff
• Maintaining general household cleanliness and daily tidying of common areas
• Making beds and keeping living spaces neat and orderly
• Seasonal closet turnovers and wardrobe organization
• Household inventory management and grocery shopping
• Light vendor coordination, including interfacing with handymen or service providers as needed
• Maintaining household supplies and placing household orders
• Occasional travel with the family
Qualifications • Experienced, energetic, and upbeat with a genuine love for working with young children
• Comfortable balancing childcare and household responsibilities in equal measure
• Organized, proactive, and able to maintain a well-run home with strong attention to detail
• Warm and nurturing with a positive, family-oriented approach
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy professional household, with a collaborative spirit
• Comfortable working as part of a household team alongside existing staff
• Confident communicating in English, including with vendors and service providers
• Interest in a long-term role and becoming a steady, trusted presence in the household
Requirements • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a private household nanny, housekeeper, or hybrid role
• Minimum tenure of 3 years per position
• Valid US work authorization
• Strong verifiable references
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record preferred
• Comfortable working in a busy professional household environment
• Open to occasional travel with the family
• Open to relocating to the West Village with the family next year
• CPR and First Aid certification
Salary and Benefits • $40++ per year
• Health insurance stipend
• Two weeks paid vacation, one week at the employer's discretion and one week at the employee's discretion
• Holidays to be discussed
• Relocation assistance available and open to discussion for the right candidate
• Private bedroom, closet, and private bathroom provided
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Live out, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift