FAMILY ASSISTANT

The Nanny League, Inc.•Town of Cortlandt, NY

6d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

A warm, busy Connecticut family is seeking an experienced, proactive full-time nanny and family assistant for three children, including an infant. This is a long-term, weekend-focused position for someone who enjoys being actively involved with children and can take initiative in helping a busy household run smoothly. The target start date is early November. The family is open to a live-in arrangement on workdays, with a private guest bedroom and bathroom, or a live-out arrangement. Candidates must live within commuting distance and be willing to commute to the city with the family occasionally. The schedule is approximately 40 to 50 hours per week, includes weekend coverage, early mornings, and some evenings, and provides two guaranteed days off. Hours may vary based on school days off, children’s illnesses, and parent work events. On rare occasions, the family may request an overnight when an event runs late; notice and compensation will be discussed in advance. The role combines childcare and family support. Childcare includes age-appropriate activities, outings, reading and play; managing school and activity transitions; preparing meals and snacks; and safe driving in the family’s dedicated car. Family assistant duties include children’s laundry, tidying children’s spaces, meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals. The nanny will collaborate respectfully with the housekeeper on staff. Confidence using an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency is essential. The ideal candidate has substantial professional nanny experience in private homes, strong infant experience, and experience managing multiple children of different ages. Excellent recent references, a clean driving record, strong safety awareness, fluent English, swimming ability, current infant and child CPR and first aid certification, and completion of a first responder course are required. Tdap is required, and Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. An NDA is required. The family will conduct reference and background checks and arrange a paid, multi-day working trial before making a final hiring decision. Pay is $40–$50+ per hour gross, depending on experience, and is paid via payroll. Benefits will be discussed based on experience, schedule, and responsibilities.

Requirements

Substantial professional nanny experience in private homes; the qualifications section specifies at least five years of professional nanny experience or a BA/BS college degree, or an AA in a related field of study.
At least five years of childcare experience in any field.
Strong infant-care experience and experience managing multiple children of different ages.
Excellent recent work and personal references.
Clean driving record and a U.S. driver’s license, except for NYC residents.
Fluent English.
Able to swim.
Current infant and child CPR and first aid certification; willingness to renew as needed.
Completion of a first responder course.
Tdap vaccination required.
Non-smoker.
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Willingness to sign the no-cell-phone-driving guarantee.
Ability to make a one-year commitment unless applying for a temporary position.
Must live within commuting distance and be willing to commute occasionally to the city with the family.
Confidence using an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency.
Willingness to sign an NDA and complete reference and background checks, as well as a paid, multi-day working trial.
California residents must be live-scanned and registered with TrustLine.
Willingness to complete Stop the Silence training upon membership.
Passion for working with children.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency.
A BA/BS college degree or an AA in a related field of study, where the candidate qualifies through the alternative experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for three children, including an infant.
Plan and engage children in activities, outings, reading, and play.
Manage school and activity transitions.
Prepare meals and snacks for the children.
Drive safely in the family’s dedicated car.
Handle children’s laundry and tidy children’s spaces.
Plan meals, shop for groceries, and prepare nutritious meals.
Take ownership of the household’s daily rhythm, anticipate needs, and communicate potential issues.
Collaborate respectfully with the housekeeper.
Use an epinephrine auto-injector confidently in an emergency.