Part-Time Dependable Family Assistant/Nanny Needed in Huntington, NY (North Shore Long Island)
Location: Huntington, NY
Schedule: MondayFriday, 1:00 PM 6:00 PM (25 hours per week)
Compensation: $35$40+ per hour, DOE
Start Date: ASAP
About the Family
A warm, active, and busy family located in Huntington on Long Island's North Shore is seeking a proactive and engaging Part-Time Family Assistant/Nanny to help keep their home and family life running smoothly during the busy after-school hours. Both parents work full-time and are looking for a dependable professional who can seamlessly step in each afternoon to help manage the household and children's schedules.
The family has two active school-aged children involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Between sports practices, Hebrew school, birthday parties, and social events, they are looking for someone who enjoys staying busy, can anticipate the family's needs, and will become a trusted extension of their household.
The family also has one friendly medium-sized dog and a hamster.
Responsibilities
Household Support
- Maintain overall organization and tidiness of the home
- Laundry, folding, and putting clothing away
- Daily kitchen clean-up and dishes
- General household upkeep between visits from the bi-weekly cleaning crew
- Grocery shopping and household errands
- Prepare a simple family dinner each evening
- Keep commonly used areas clean, organized, and functional
Childcare & Family Assistance
- Supervise and engage with two active school-aged children
- Drive children to and from sports practices, activities, Hebrew school, birthday parties, and social events
- Help manage the family's busy after-school routine
- Encourage active play and participate in outdoor activities with the children
- Provide support during school breaks and summer schedules as needed
Ideal Candidate
The family is seeking someone who is:
- A self-starter who naturally looks for ways to help
- Warm, kind, and energetic
- Fun, active, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children
- Highly professional with strong integrity
- Responsible, dependable, and organized
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and changing schedules
- Able to run, play, and actively engage with the children
- Comfortable around dogs and willing to assist with basic pet care as needed
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Manager
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Reliable vehicle and willingness to use a personal vehicle for transporting the children (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Excellent professional references
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A long-term mindset with a desire to become an integral part of a wonderful family
This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, organized, and proactive professional seeking a long-term, part-time position with a welcoming family. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing childcare with household support while helping create a calm, organized, and fun environment during the family's busiest hours.