JB027 - Live-In or Live-out Nanny/Housekeeper - Upper East Side, NY

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 9:30amPrepare 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 7:30–8:00pmSchool 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​