A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
Part-Time Nanny & Family Assistant for 4-Yr Old, Growing to Full-Time | Bellport, Long Island | $25/hr
Job ID:
#2505 Position Overview Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is representing a warm, creative family in Bellport seeking a thoughtful, engaged nanny and family assistant for their 4-year-old son. This is a role with real room to grow: it begins part-time this fall caring for their son, expands into mother's helper support when the family welcomes a new baby in October, and transitions to full-time in May when mom returns to work. The household is relaxed and unpretentious, guided by a gentle-but-steady parenting philosophy, and the family is looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and wants to build something long-term (although they are open to someone who is only interested in the part-time, short term role as well). The Child & Household Their son is communicative, curious, and social — he loves showing people his ideas, telling jokes, and being actively engaged. He does best with a caregiver who arrives with a plan and a sense of structure rather than waiting to be directed. The family practices gentle parenting paired with calm, confident leadership: the child makes some choices, but the adult is clearly the one keeping him safe. The household is vegetarian (the nanny does not need to be, but should be comfortable preparing vegetarian meals) and includes one small, friendly dog. Schedule & Location Phase 1 — Immediate need: August 31 through early October, Monday-Friday, roughly 1:45 PM-5:45 PM. Phase 2 — October through
April:
The new baby arrives in October. The role expands to include mother's helper support for mom alongside continued care for their son. Approximately 20 hours per week, part-time, same schedule as above. Phase 3 —
Beginning May:
Transitions to full-time when mom returns to work, including infant care starting in the morning. Located in Bellport, on the South Shore of Long Island (Suffolk County) Responsibilities Caring for their son: Provide attentive, engaged care including afterschool pickup and afternoon coverage Arrive with planned, age-appropriate activities — arts and crafts, outdoor play, imaginative games, and educational activities Support the family's parenting approach with calm, consistent, steady leadership Prepare vegetarian meals and snacks Manage his laundry, room, and play spaces Supporting the household and mom: Provide household support during quieter stretches — tidying, organizing, light meal prep, errands, and general help around the home Beginning in October, serve as a mother's helper during the newborn period: holding and soothing the baby as needed, keeping the household running, preparing food, and creating space for mom to rest and recover Help their son adjust to life as a big brother Communicate openly and warmly with parents Beginning in
May:
Provide full-time care for both children, including morning infant care Requirements Professional childcare experience with preschool-age children Newborn or infant experience — required for the October transition and the full-time role in May Valid driver's license and personal car Ability to bring structure, energy, and planned activities to each day Genuine initiative — a self-starter who sees what needs doing and takes it on, without needing direction Comfort working alongside a parent at home, with warmth and discretion during the postpartum period Alignment with a gentle parenting approach paired with confident, authoritative leadership Comfortable preparing vegetarian food Comfortable with dogs Interest in a long-term role that grows from part-time into full-time Reliable, verifiable references Legal authorization to work in the United States Willingness to complete a comprehensive background check
Compensation & Benefits Rate:
$25 per hour/ flexible for the right candidate Approximately 20 hours per week guaranteed, growing to full-time hours in May Paid time off, sick days, paid major holidays How to Apply Qualified new candidates, please complete our agency application. Candidates who have already interviewed and been accepted into the agency, please reach out to your placement specialist directly to express your interest. All applications are carefully reviewed, and we will contact selected candidates for interviews. Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. For the finest childcare positions in Bellport, trust Brooklyn Manny and Nanny — the Best NYC Nanny Agency for Long Island families for over 10 years, specializing in newborn, postpartum support, and childcare.
