AS702 - Spanish-Speaking Nanny/Family Assistant - Upper West Side

Overview

A dynamic and loving family of five on the Upper West Side is seeking a full-time Spanish-speaking career nanny/family assistant to join their team and help care for their three children, ages 7, 3, and 7 months. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 9-10 hours per day, with flexibility for a shorter day on Friday. The nanny should consider herself a COO of the children’s lives, proactively planning and managing their activities and nurturing their development. The focus is on the children -- both parents work demanding and unpredictable jobs and are counting on the nannies to be fully responsible for everything to do with the children’s lives. The family keeps their children busy and active with multiple after-school activities. The family is looking for a nanny who is proactive and educationally-focused, who thinks ahead and makes plans for the children’s development. The family has a housekeeper who handles weekly cooking and laundry. Aside from preparing light breakfasts for the children and organizing snacks, no cooking or laundry is expected. 

Responsibilities

• Transporting two children to and from school and activities

• Managing naps for the younger children

• Tracking children's inventory and ordering supplies as needed

• Overseeing/switching out wardrobes seasonally and purchasing new clothing

• Researching and registering children for classes and activities

• Maintaining children’s schedule and managing shared calendar of activities/birthdays/classes

• Packing for travel and ensuring that bags are prepared for school and extracurriculars

• Planning educational and enriching activities for the children while on vacation

• Monitoring correspondence related to the children and keeping parents abreast of important events and updates 

• Scheduling and attending doctor's appointments with the children

• Assisting the children with homework

• Proactively planning games and activities to encourage academic development

Qualifications

• Willingness to get out and about with the children every day, regardless of the weather

• Able to handle sole charge care during the week

• Professional, proactive, organized, and independent

• Ability to problem solve- the parents do not want to micromanage

• Able to instill manners and values, and discipline in a firm and loving way

• Open, warm, and kind

• Team player- creating and maintaining a seamless childcare team with parents and housekeeper

• Reliable- both parents work demanding jobs and need to be able to count on the nanny to show up every day on time

Requirements

• Native Spanish speaker required 

• Degree in a child or education related field is not required but HIGHLY desired. Experience tutoring or facilitating education as a nanny is required

• Willing to travel with the family, domestically and internationally, 7-10 days once or twice per year 

• CPR certified or willing to get certified prior to starting the role

• Looking for a long-term commitment

• Good swimmer and comfortable in the pool/ocean

• Required to stay current with flu and other recommended vaccines for children’s health

Salary and Benefits

• $45-55/hr. or an all-in annual salary of approximately $125-150k (gross)

• Year-end merit bonus

• Metrocard

• Medical insurance stipend