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.
11:30 AM-6:30 PM; some flexibility may be available, especially on Wednesdays. The family is seeking at least 35 hours of help per week. A schedule with slightly longer days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and a shorter day on Wednesday may be considered.
Compensation:
$40-$50 per hour, paid via W2 (on the books)
Benefits:
4 paid sick days and 2 weeks of paid vacation
Start Date:
August 3, 2026 A family in Yorktown Heights, NY is seeking a warm, organized, and dependable Family Assistant to support their household and children during the week. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, is comfortable helping with household tasks, and can keep the afternoon routine running smoothly. There are two (2) dogs in the home.
Responsibilities:
Handle family laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting items away Let the dogs into the backyard and back into the house once or twice per day Run errands as needed, including groceries, returns, and other household tasks Assist with light household upkeep, including tidying children's play areas, putting away dishes, and unloading the dishwasher Transport children to and from school, afterschool programs, and activities Assist with meal preparation as needed Monitor and care for children when they are not in school or activities, such as sick days, school holidays, or the time between school dismissal and the end of the shift Help keep the household organized and the afternoon routine on track
Ideal Candidate:
Caring, warm, and patient Organized and proactive Punctual and dependable Enjoys spending time with children Strong communicator Good driver Hardworking and flexible Comfortable supporting a busy family household
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of family assistant experience in a private home Strong childcare experience and a genuine enjoyment of spending time with children Excellent driving skills and a clean driving record Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Reliable transportation
Pay:
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): Please describe your experience managing afternoon routines for a busy family, including school pickups, activities, meals, and household tasks. This role includes driving children to and from school, afterschool programs, and activities. What has your previous driving responsibility looked like in a family assistant role? Tell us about your experience handling family laundry, light tidying, dishes, children's play areas, and keeping the home organized between professional cleanings. How would you structure your shift if you needed to complete laundry, run errands, unload the dishwasher, prep a meal, and pick up children from school or activities? Describe a time you had to care for children unexpectedly, such as during a sick day, school holiday, or gap between school and activities. How did you keep them safe, engaged, and on schedule?
