A warm family in Cold Spring Harbor is seeking a part-time nanny/family assistant to replace their beloved nanny of two years who is relocating. They are looking for a dependable, nurturing, organized nanny who enjoys working as part of a team and is looking for a long-term position.
Mom works part-time as a therapist, so her schedule varies each week, but she is very hands-on and involved with the children. This is a collaborative position where the nanny and mom work together throughout the day to keep the household running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
✔️ Primary care for the family's 15-month-old during the day
✔️ School pickups and transportation to activities as needed
✔️ Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities and outings
✔️ Homework support and after-school routines
✔️ Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children
✔️ Children's laundry
✔️ Organizing children's clothing, toy rotation, and child-related organization
✔️ Light family assistant duties related to the children
✨ Requirements:
✔️ Must drive and have a valid driver's license
✔️ Reliable transportation and excellent driving record
✔️ Warm, engaging, dependable personality
✔️ Organized, proactive, and flexible
✔️ Comfortable working alongside a hands-on parent
✔️ Strong communication skills
✔️ Long-term mindset preferred
Additional Details:
✔️ The nanny will rarely be responsible for all three children at once.
✔️ The oldest child (5) will be in kindergarten from approximately 8:30 AM–3:00 PM beginning in September.
✔️ The middle child (3.5) attends preschool approximately 8:30 AM–1:00 PM.
✔️ The primary daytime responsibility is caring for the family's 15-month-old toddler.
✔️ Mom is home frequently and enjoys working together with the nanny as a team.
✔️ Family enjoys outings, imaginative play, and keeping the children active and engaged.
✔️ They are looking for someone warm, reliable, organized, and excited to become part of their family long-term.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a professional nanny looking for a collaborative, long-term position where the primary focus is one toddler during the day, with after-school support for the older children in a warm, family-oriented home.
