#649 – 2 Weekends Per Month | Nanny/Family Assistant | Upper East Side
About the role
An active family on the Upper East Side is seeking an energetic, proactive nanny/family assistant to provide support every other weekend. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys working with school-age children and can bring both positive energy and a sense of structure to busy weekends. Both children (ages 8 and 13) enjoy competitive soccer, and weekends often involve games, activities, and coordinating different schedules. The parents are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with them, take initiative, and help weekends run smoothly. The family also employs a weekday nanny and a housekeeper.
Schedule
- Every other weekend, Friday at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday at 9:00 p.m., including overnight stays
- Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Start date: ASAP
Accommodations
Private bedroom provided during working weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive care and support the children's safety and well-being
- Plan engaging activities, outings, and opportunities for physical exercise
- Coordinate soccer schedules and accompany the children to games and activities, including occasional trips outside the city
- Support homework completion
- Encourage reading, creative activities, and time away from devices
- Prepare meals and snacks and encourage healthy eating habits
- Assist with the children's morning and bedtime routines
- Help with family laundry, dishes, and daily tidying to keep the home organized
- Run family-related errands
- Communicate regularly with the parents and adapt as plans change
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional nanny experience
- Experience caring for school-age children and supporting their growing independence
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
- Strong English communication skills
- Proactive in both planning and following through
- Comfortable staying overnight during scheduled weekends
- Flexible and adaptable to changing activity schedules
- Legally permitted to work in the U.S.
Qualities
The ideal candidate is warm, upbeat, energetic, and resourceful, with a good sense of humor. They enjoy being active with children, come prepared with ideas, and notice where help is needed. The children respond well to someone who is kind and affectionate while setting clear, consistent boundaries. A nanny who can balance fun with structure, support each child individually, and pitch in with practical household tasks will be a strong fit.
Pay
- $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentials
- Guaranteed 29 hours of pay each weekend