KP824 - Full-Time Mother's Helper - SoHo, NYC

British American Household Staffing • New York, NY

7d • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

A warm, down-to-earth family in SoHo is seeking a nurturing, energetic, and collaborative live-out mother's helper to assist with the care of their 20-month-old son and future children. This is a shared-care position where the mother is actively involved. The role involves assisting with daily routines, planning activities, preparing meals, and managing the child's laundry and play spaces. The family travels frequently and expects the candidate to be comfortable with this. Summers involve a live-in arrangement on Long Island, with accommodation and travel costs covered by the family. The family values a strong nanny-family relationship and seeks a long-term commitment.

Requirements

• Previous childcare experience (formal nanny experience is not essential).
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working alongside parents, comfortable taking initiative while also collaborating.
• Genuinely enjoys children and wants to create fun, engaging days filled with outings, parks, museums, nature walks, exhibits, and age-appropriate educational experiences.
• Gets excited about planning adventures.
• Warm, loving, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.
• Constantly engaged, talks with the child throughout the day, and creates an environment that is fun, interactive, and developmentally enriching.
• Knows how to support parents without taking over—offers ideas and solutions while giving parents the space to parent in their own way.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and loves being outdoors.
• Present and engaged—not someone who spends time on their phone.
• Patient, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys helping children learn through everyday experiences.
• Open to growing with the family over the coming years.
• Comfortable working as part of a team with involved parents.
• A driver's license is preferred but not required.
• Valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Shared care of one toddler alongside mom.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities and outings.
• Encourage learning through play, conversation, and exploration.
• Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the child.
• Child's laundry approximately 1–2 times per week.
• Keep child's play spaces organized and tidy.
• Support the family's daily routines with flexibility and initiative.

Benefits

• $40 per hour
• Additional overnight fee for Summer live-in
• Two weeks PTO
• Monthly healthcare stipend of $500
• MetroCard reimbursement
• Paid transportation to and from the family's Long Island residence
• Opportunity to grow with a warm, respectful family seeking a long-term relationship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed