# 619 – ** POSITION CLOSED** Part-Time or Full-Time Nanny | Upper East Side

About the Family

A warm and busy family is seeking a proactive, engaging, and dependable nanny to support their two school-aged children (girls). The family is open to both part-time and full-time candidates and can offer additional hours for someone seeking a fuller schedule. This is a long-term opportunity with a kind, collaborative household that values education, open communication, and genuine connection with the children.

Responsibilities

• School pick-ups and taking the child/children to activities
• Supporting homework and academic enrichment, including piano and violin practice
• Engaging the children in creative, educational, and age-appropriate activities
• Helping maintain routines and schedules
• Children’s laundry and organization
• Tidying children’s bedrooms/play areas
• Preparing snacks and simple meals for the children
• Packing lunches
• Supporting bedtime routines
• Occasional child-related errands
• Maintaining open communication with parents
• Housekeeping related to children
• Support with household errands
• The household also includes a housekeeper and another long-term, full-time nanny, creating a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Warm, pleasant, and easygoing
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic
• Engaged and attentive with children
• Thoughtful and genuinely caring
• Flexible and team-oriented
• Organized and communicative
• Comfortable using basic technology
• The parents especially value a nanny who can thoughtfully support the children’s interests while creating a calm, positive presence in the home.
• The family is Mandarin- and English-speaking, and Mandarin-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, though Mandarin fluency is not required.

Additional Preferences

• Driving is a plus, especially for the summer months in the Hamptons
• Swimming ability is appreciated but not required

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant nanny experience
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Professional references from prior families
• CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to get it renewed)
• Non-smoker
• Annual flu vaccination required

Schedule

Core schedule: 3-4 afternoons/evenings per week, approximately 1:00pm–6:30pm; Full-day Saturdays, approximately 8:30am–6:00pm. The family is seeking a nanny with flexibility for some later evenings, particularly on Saturdays, with advance notice provided whenever possible. There is an opportunity for additional hours, up to 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate’s availability and desired schedule. The schedule is open to 25-40 hours per week. Summer schedule includes some time in the Hamptons with varying coverage arrangements and potential rotational scheduling with another nanny