ME359 - Family Assistant - Upper West Side

The family has two young children (ages 2.5 years and 8 months) and is looking for someone who enjoys creating a calm, organized home while providing loving, attentive childcare when needed. Overview: A warm, organized, and respectful family on the Upper West Side is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Family Assistant to join their household beginning in mid-September.

Overview:

A warm, organized, and respectful family on the Upper West Side is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Family Assistant to join their household beginning in mid-September. This position will work alongside the family's long-term full-time nanny.

The family has two young children (ages 2.5 years and 8 months) and is looking for someone who enjoys creating a calm, organized home while providing loving, attentive childcare when needed. This is an ideal opportunity for a career family assistant or nanny who is highly organized, proactive, enjoys cooking, and takes pride in anticipating a family's needs. The family values long-term relationships and has received consistently positive feedback from household staff regarding their supportive and respectful work environment.

 

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 2:30-7:30pm
• Start Date: Mid-September
• Live-out position

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Approximately:

• 40% Cooking & Meal Preparation
  • Prepare healthy, nutritious family meals
  • Meal prep and kitchen organization
  • Grocery organization and pantry maintenance as needed
• 30% Household Support
  • Family laundry
  • Household organization
  • Light housekeeping and daily tidying
  • Closet and organizational projects
  • Maintain an orderly home between professional cleanings
• 30% Childcare
  • Assist with the family's two children as needed
  • Support the full-time nanny during busy periods
  • Engage children through age-appropriate play, reading, conversation, and developmental activities
  • Maintain established routines and provide a nurturing, positive presence

Qualifications:

• Experience with infants and toddlers
• Background in education or child development is a plus
• Passport for occasional domestic and international travel (travel is appreciated but not required)
• Comfortable supporting developmental milestones and encouraging age-appropriate independence

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Assistant in a private home
• Strong professional references
• Clear English communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Up-to-date vaccinations required
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable preparing healthy meals
• Strong common sense and problem-solving abilities
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
• Minimal personal phone use while working
• No smoking or vaping

Salary and Benefits:

• $30-$35 per hour, depending on experience
• One week of paid vacation