Full-Time Nanny/House Manager Port Washington, NY
$30 - $40/hour DOE | Full-Time | Long-Term Position | Start Date: ASAP
A warm, welcoming family in Port Washington, NY is seeking a nurturing, engaging, and organized Nanny/House Manager to become an important part of their family for years to come.
The family has two young boys, ages 2 and 4. The 4-year-old attends school full-time, while the 2-year-old will remain home for one more year before beginning preschool. They are looking for someone who truly enjoys spending their days interacting with young children—reading books, encouraging curiosity, planning fun activities, and creating a warm, engaging environment where children can learn and thrive. Their 2 year old naps for about 2 hours each day.
The family is very close with their extended family, and both grandmothers live close by and will come by the home for about 3 hours 1 -2 times each per week. What this means for you - there will be about 3 hours of time, about 3 days per week, when one of the Grandmothers will come to spend time with the 2 year old, providing you with time to both take a break, and to focus on House Manager duties - dishes, laundry and organizing, those tasks that assist with keeping the home running smoothly. There is no deep cleaning in this role. That will be handled by a cleaning service 1x/week.
The family hopes to find someone who is interested in growing with them for many years. While this position is focused on their two boys today, infant experience is preferred, as they may expand their family in the future. They are not currently expecting.
Schedule:
The schedule for this position follows Mom's work schedule and alternates throughout the week:
- On "even" days. i.e. 2nd, 4th, 6th etc: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- On "odd" days, i.e. 1st, 3rd, 5th etc: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
This is a full-time, long-term position.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving, and developmentally appropriate care for the 2-year-old
- Plan engaging activities including reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and learning experiences
- Transport the 4-year-old to and from school
- Drive both children to activities, parks, library programs, and playdates
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children
- Children's laundry and organization
- Maintain children's bedrooms and play areas
- Assist with household organization, errands, and house management while children are with grandparents or at school
- Help the home stay organized and running smoothly
- Partner closely with parents to maintain routines and consistency
The Ideal Candidate:
This family is looking for someone who is:
- Warm, loving, and genuinely enjoys young children
- Highly engaging and interactive
- Patient and nurturing
- Organized and proactive
- Reliable and dependable
- Comfortable balancing childcare with light household management
- Looking to build a long-term relationship with one wonderful family
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of recent professional nanny experience
- Infant experience preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Comfortable driving children daily
- Conversational English
- Excellent professional references
Compensation & Benefits
- $30 - $40 per hour, depending on experience and skills
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Stable, long-term position with opportunities to grow alongside the family
If you love creating fun, enriching days for young children and are looking for a family that values warmth, trust, and a lasting relationship, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed or send your résumé and a brief introduction to [email protected].
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Childcare : 3 years (Required)
- infant : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
