About the Role
A warm, close-knit family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, seeks an energetic, engaged, and loving nanny/family assistant for their two young children. The role involves primary care for an 8-month-old, occasional care for both children, and light household support. The family values a collaborative approach and seeks a long-term, trusted member for their household team.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving care for their 8-month-old son.
- Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities, outings, classes, and walks.
- Support their daughter's before- and after-school routine as needed.
- Occasionally care for both children when Mom is out or needs additional support.
- Assist with occasional evening routines and bedtime.
- Be comfortable carrying and caring for an active baby, including navigating stairs.
- Support the children's development and daily routines.
- Work closely with Mom to divide and conquer throughout the day.
- Keep the kitchen and common areas tidy.
- Handle children's laundry.
- Organize kids' rooms, toys, closets, and play areas.
- Help keep track of and properly store children's belongings.
- Unpack packages and put away groceries.
- Wash and prepare produce.
- Prepare simple foods for the baby.
- Assist with light household organization and tidying related to the children.
- Occasionally walk the family's dog when not responsible for the children.
Requirements
- Prior professional childcare/nanny experience.
- Experience caring for infants and young children.
- Strong references.
- Ability to safely care for and physically handle an active infant.
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents and adapt to a family-oriented household.
- Flexibility around occasional schedule changes and evening hours.
- Comfort working approximately 8:00/8:30 AM–6:30 PM on most weekdays.
- Comfort around dogs.
- Willingness to occasionally travel with the family is strongly preferred.
- Must be comfortable working around extended family.
- Sees this role as more than a job, taking pride in being a trusted family team member.
Skills
- Warm, loving, and genuinely enthusiastic about children.
- Highly attentive and engaged.
- Energetic and physically capable.
- Patient, calm, and emotionally attuned.
- Interested in child development and age-appropriate activities.
- Comfortable working with a child who has sensory sensitivities.
- Proactive and able to anticipate needs.
- Tidy, organized, and naturally helpful.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with a parent.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Comfortable around dogs.
- Open to occasional family travel.
- Reliable, communicative.
- Interested in building a long-term relationship.
- Understanding that challenging behavior requires patience, empathy, and consistency.
Location
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional travel
Experience Level
- Infant care experience
- Young child care experience
Salary/Compensations
- $45+/hr (50 hours per week)
Benefits
- Metrocard reimbursement
- Healthcare stipend
- Occasional family travel opportunities
- Long-term position
About the Company
- A warm, close-knit family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
