KC086 - Nanny - Rye, NY

Overview

A warm, active, and structured family in Rye, NY is seeking a reliable, engaging, and experienced full-time nanny to support their three children, ages 9, 8, and 5. This role is centered around managing the children's daily routines, after-school activities, and overall household organization related to the children.

The family values structure, independence, and a proactive approach. They are looking for a nanny who can take full ownership of the role, anticipate needs, and confidently manage the children's schedules while creating a positive, engaging environment. The ideal candidate is organized, calm, playful with the children, and professional with the parents-someone who can seamlessly integrate into a busy household and help make daily life run more smoothly. Both parents are highly involved in their children's lives and also maintain busy professional schedules.


Start Date: Flexible

Schedule: • 32.5 hours, Monday-Friday, set up as a split shift
• Core schedule includes:
- Morning: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (approximate, some flexibility)
- Afternoon/Evening: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Flexibility to cover school holidays and sick days with a more full-time schedule
• Summer schedule may shift slightly (15-30 minutes for AM shift)
• Open to candidates who may have additional work outside these hours, as long as this role remains their primary commitment and they can remain flexible

Responsibilities

• Full-scope childcare for three school-aged children
• Managing morning routines and ensuring children are prepared for school and bus departure
• Afternoon school pickup and transportation to activities
• Coordinating and managing after-school schedules, including sports and extracurriculars
• Preparing healthy snacks and meals for the children
• Following simple recipes and maintaining balanced meals
• Assisting with homework
• Engaging children in age-appropriate activities, including reading, outdoor play, and creative play
• Supporting children's social and emotional development while respecting individual personalities
• Managing children's laundry, backpacks, lunch prep, and daily organization
• Keeping children's areas tidy and organized
• Maintaining a running grocery list for children's items
• Keeping the nanny car clean and organized
• Light household support related to the children (dishwasher, tidying kitchen, trash as needed)
• Utilizing and following the family handbook and established household systems

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional nanny with school-aged children
• Ability to effectively communicate immediate issues, updates, and needs with parents
• Highly organized and proactive with the ability to take full ownership of the role
• Comfortable managing multiple children with busy schedules
• Confident driver with experience transporting children
• Ability to balance structure with a fun, engaging approach
• Comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals and following recipes

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Comfortable driving children
• Non-smoker
• Comfortable swimming and supervising children in a pool setting
• Ability to manage a split schedule
• Open to occasional travel (optional, not required)

Salary and Benefits

• $59,150-$62,530 ($35-$37/hr)
• 2 weeks PTO annually (1 week chosen by family, 1 week by nanny)
• 3 sick/personal days
• Paid holidays
• Additional time off when the family travels
• Semi-annual bonus structure
• Family vehicle provided for work-related use