KC114 - Part-Time Family Assistant - Brooklyn, NY

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

1d•$42 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A warm family in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn is seeking a seasoned and proactive Part-Time Family Assistant to support their two school-aged children, a 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, as well as assist with the day-to-day organization of their home. The family is looking for someone experienced, kind, organized, and confident who genuinely enjoys the Family Assistant side of the role. The family would greatly value someone who notices what needs to be done around the home and takes initiative with tasks such as children's laundry, making beds, tidying, meal preparation, errands, and keeping the family's schedule organized. Both children attend school in the East Village, and a major component of the position will be safely navigating New York City with them. School transportation will primarily be via subway, so the ideal candidate must be extremely comfortable and confident taking children on public transportation throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. The family will provide money for subway transportation and access to their family Uber account for inclement weather or other circumstances when a car makes more sense. The parents are involved and may occasionally work from home, so this role is best suited to someone who can work collaboratively and recognize where their help is most valuable. When a parent is spending time with the children, the Nanny/Family Assistant should be comfortable pivoting to household organization, laundry, errands, or dinner preparation. This is a 9-month contract position through mid-June, with the possibility of revisiting the arrangement for the following school year. The family is looking for someone who can become a consistent and trusted presence in their home.

Requirements

5 years of prior professional Nanny/Family Assistant experience
Strong experience with school-aged children
Experienced, mature, kind, and dependable
Highly organized and proactive
Genuinely enjoys household organization and Family Assistant responsibilities
Comfortable taking initiative without requiring constant direction
Confident navigating the NYC subway system with children
Familiar with Manhattan and Brooklyn
Comfortable assisting with household tidying, children's laundry, and making beds
Comfortable cooking and meal prepping for a family
Ideally someone who enjoys food and proactively thinks about meal ideas
Fun and engaging with children while also able to establish appropriate boundaries
Able to motivate school-aged children through homework and activities without relying on screen time
Comfortable working alongside involved parents
Outgoing, friendly, and a clear communicator
Comfortable in a casual household
Legally able to work as a W-2 employee
Extremely comfortable navigating NYC public transportation with children
Comfortable using Uber with the children when appropriate
Comfortable with the possibility of a pet joining the household in the future

Nice To Haves

Spanish or French is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Safely pick up the children from school and transport them home via subway
Accompany children to after-school activities throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn
Assist with homework and after-school routines
Manage the children's schedules and family calendar
Coordinate occasional playdates and communicate with other parents, nannies, or babysitters as needed
Accompany children to occasional appointments
Unpack children's backpacks after school, pull out forms, papers, or school notices, and flag anything requiring parent attention
Prepare snacks and assist with after-school meals
Proactively assist with dinner preparation for the family
Suggest meal ideas and create grocery lists
Grocery shop or pick up ingredients as needed
Restock household basics and proactively flag items that are running low
Complete occasional errands, such as dry cleaning or purchasing birthday gifts
Handle children's laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting clothing away
Make beds and maintain bedrooms
Put away toys and maintain children's spaces
Reset the main living areas before leaving, including putting away toys, books, shoes, backpacks, and other items from the day
Assist with general household tidying and leave the home in a "reset" condition at the end of each shift
Bring in mail and packages and break down boxes as needed
Help keep the home organized and proactively notice tasks that need attention
Encourage homework, games, reading, or other activities rather than screen time after school
Communicate clearly with parents regarding schedules, activities, school notices, and household needs

Benefits

$42–$45/hour
15 guaranteed hours per week
4 sick days
Family is away for a total of 4 weeks over the contracted period, this will be considered PTO, so the hours/compensation are guaranteed
W-2 employment
Contract through mid-June
Potential for additional hours on school closure days and occasional evenings/date nights
Potential opportunity to travel with the family for spring break if mutually desired
Subway expenses covered
Access to family Uber account when transportation by car is appropriate